Thoughts and Ramblings
Deeply Rooted and Deeply Uncomfortable
Why K-Pop Demon Hunters Rocks
Zeitgeist: The Vibe of the Times
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I recently read a fascinating blog post by Thomas Umstadt of Author Media about the zeitgeist cycle, so I thought I’d give you the ‘Cliff Notes’ version.
Rage Against the Machine
Unrecognised Worthiness
Shouldn't it be 'a' Masu?
Meet the Cast
Bilbo, Thorin, and the Concept of Home
Katniss' Choice
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The Hunger Games as Harbinger
The Stakes of Christmas
Why 'The Hunger Games' Works as Dystopian Fiction
With A Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes still fairly fresh in my memory, I thought I’d reflect on why some dystopian novels work and some just … don’t.
The Best Fantasy Series You've Never Heard Of
This series has been truly inspirational for me, and the final book is coming out this year after a seven year wait.
3 Things I Have Learnt About Writing
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Why 'The Phantom of the Opera' is one of my Favourite Musicals
Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera is a masterpiece of musical theatre. Here I delve into what I think keeps audiences coming back again and again.
Why I Don’t Write ‘Spice’—The Answer Might Surprise You!
Spice in books has been a hot topic lately, sometimes getting nasty. My aim in this article is not to judge anyone, but to shift the narrative.
The Best Bad Choice
I really struggled with the concept of the ‘best bad choice’. But life has conspired to teach me not only an important part of story craft, but a valuable life lesson.
The Chosen—An Evolving Masterwork
Right from the very first episode, I knew The Chosen was going to be something special—and it hasn't disappointed me. Here I explore my thoughts on why.
