Asking ‘how long does it take to write a book?’ is almost the same as asking ‘how long is a piece of string?’. Or at least it was for me. I began to write Haven Wakes in its current form as a children’s novel back in 2013 under the title Read more…
Since I first wrote a fantasy story, back when I was a child, I have always been drawn to this genre, both as a writer and a reader. Let me tell you why. Seeing beyond the mundane with a writer’s eye I don’t think I’m the only writer who does Read more…
When I started this blog, it was with the honest intention to post on here a couple of times a month. So what happened to my June posts? Well, I’ll tell you. Progress on my novel Do you know what a developmental edit is? I didn’t until the lovely folks Read more…
I love a good novel, but as a reader the thing that elevates a novel to the next level for me is when that story isn’t alone. It stands as merely one of many paths into a world created by the author. There are some real writerly experts out there Read more…
For many writers, probably all, the starting point to becoming a writer is the act of reading. As I’ve mentioned before, I was an only child brought up in a house of books. There were no siblings to amuse, distract or terrorise me. My parents were attentive but busy. I Read more…
The World of Fi is a curious place, full of magic, and challenging muses, and words that refuse to keep their feet off the page. It’s been around for a long, long time, but this website is a brand new open gateway. So what will you find here? Firstly, I Read more…