National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) has rolled around again. If you’re not familiar with NaNoWriMo, the goal is to write a 50,000 word novel in one month and thousands of people … Read More
Do(ugh)nut Friday
I had a movie ready for this week then didn’t get it set up in time. Instead, here’s a picture of today’s do(ugh)nuts from Mello in Vancouver. Until next time. … Read More
“I’ve got it bad for David Duchovny”
You can find the new recording of the reboot Bree Sharp’s David Duchovny here –https://breesharp.bandcamp.com/track/david-duchovny-the-reboot [“I’ve got it bad for David Duchovny” by Philip Harris first appeared on Solitary Mindset on … Read More
August (and July) Writing Update
I definitely didn’t miss my July writing update, oh no. Definitely not. Look over there – a new David Duchovny album. Okay, you got me. I forgot to update at … Read More
Film Friday – The Gunfighter
Eric Kissack’s and Kevin Tenglin’s The Gunfighter is tagged on YouTube as the “Best Short Film Ever” and that may well be right. There are some sexual references in this … Read More
200 Days of Writing
I have a probably unhealthy obsession with tracking my writing habits. I’ve got 12 years of data about how much I write and for the last eight years or so … Read More
June Writing Update
Oooh ooh, we’re halfway there! Oooh oooh <cough> <cough> Ahem. Okay, that’s enough of that. We’re halfway through 2021 and it’s hot. Not as hot as a couple of days … Read More
Film Friday – Leading Lady Parts – BBC
This comedy short, written and directed by Jessica Swale, takes a sneak peek backstage as the cream of British acting talent step forward to audition for that dream role. They … Read More
The Wasteland You Call a Mind
As I write this, I have just finished the first draft of my next book. This one has been a bit of a struggle. I started it on the 2nd … Read More
Sunday Snippet – 20th June 2021
A quick unedited (and context free) snippet from the currently untitled first book in my new series. Memories surged around Tessa. Heart-wrenching loss entwined with stomach-churning fear. Night terrors wrapped … Read More