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Four Daily Steps To Long Term Writing Success

Okay, so that title might’ve been a little clickbaity. I apologise. Blame the state of the internet.

But the truth is, I believe there are four tasks that can be carried out each and every single day that ultimately lead to writing success, and probably success in a whole bunch of other fields too.

A bit of back story first. I’ve been writing seriously–as in writing as my primary vocation–for around two years now. In those two years, I’ve dabbled with things like KDP Select, BookBub, tried diff...

Infection Z 2 – Now Available

Hi everyone,

I’m delighted to announce that the gripping sequel to Infection Z is now available to buy! Infection Z 2 chronicles the next stage of Hayden and co’s post-apocalyptic journey as they attempt to survive on the road in a harsh and unforgiving zombie world.

It’s everything you’d expect from my zombie apocalypse works with nail-biting suspense, thrilling action, deep and dark characters and twists and turns that’ll leave you breathless and begging for more.

Hope you enjoy reading Infect...

The Power of Pre-Orders

I’ve always been a little sceptical of pre-orders when it comes to ebooks.

Don’t get me wrong, I think it’s great that Amazon and co opened up pre-orders to independent publishers and authors. It creates a level playing field with the big boys, and while I think some of Amazon’s terms are a little strict when it comes to delivery dates, it’s a start, and something I was told multiple times to take advantage of when the option launched last year.

So I did. And my results sucked.

The first book I...

Infection Z 2 Pre-Order Now Live!

Hi folks,

Hope you’re all enjoying Infection Z. That book is still just 99c for a very limited time, so hurry up and grab it now if you haven’t already.

If youhaveread it and you happened to enjoy it, I wanted to give you a quick heads-up that the sequel, Infection Z 2, will be available on the 24th April and is now available to pre-order.

Writing Infection Z was a lot of fun. Writing the sequel was an absolute blast. It’s darker, more intense, and if you loved the first book, I think it’s a giv...

New Series! Zombie fans, this one’s for you…

Unless you’ve been sleeping in a cave for the last few months, you’ll be well aware that I’ve been working hard on a brand new series called Infection Z, a new post apocalyptic horror that fans of Dead Days are sure to enjoy.

The first book in the Infection Z series chronicles the journey of Hayden McCall, a layabout waster in his mid-twenties who is thrust headfirst into a dangerous and violent world where all that matters is survival. Forced to give a shit about something other than his over...

March 2015 Fiction Update

Hi everyone,

Wow, it seems like forever ago that I was last on this blog posting an update about new stuff. But here I am, out of my writing cave and… well, typing away some more. Thank God for my new ergonomic setup or my wrists/back would be ruined by now.

In an attempt to restore some order and routine to this blog, I figured it would be a good idea to do some updates every month. Info on what I’m working on, what’s coming in the next few months, and general musings on the writing life. I re...

Dead Days Season Four: Now Available to Buy

Hi everyone,

It’s the news a lot of you blog readers have been waiting for – Dead Days Season Four is now available to buy at your favourite retailers!

You can download the new season at the following links:

Amazon –http://viewbook.at/DeadDaysS4
Barnes & Noble –http://bit.ly/15CgGEs
Kobo –http://bit.ly/1CIz1wI
Google Play –http://bit.ly/1tgnlPH
iBooks –http://bit.ly/1wxLUmq
Smashwords –http://bit.ly/1zhAWsT

Note: the iTunes Store takes a little longer to launch. If you can’t wait a few extra hour...

Simplifying Things in 2015

Hi everyone,

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas. I certainly did. I always love Christmas, and find it a great opportunity to catch up with family and friends.

Alas, in between Boxing Day football and New Year parties, it’s also that time of year where writers like me have to start thinking about the next twelve months, as well as looking back at the previous twelve to see what we did and how we can improve on it.

Firstly, I’m very happy with my personal output in 2014. I managed to expand...

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays

It’s December 24th, so I figured I’d better write a little note to say thank you for all the support in 2014.

I’m sitting at my writing computer with the notes from my current work in progress beside me. I’ll speak a little more about this WIP in the new year, but the ideas are in full flow and I can’t wait to continue exploring this fascinating new world I’ve created.

I have cover proofs for the new season of Dead Days open in a new window, which will be revealed at the start of January. In an...

Another Year

Hi everyone,

So, it’s not quite 2015 yet, but I figure we’re close enough to the end of the year to talk about the next stage of my career, and what to expect in terms of new releases in the next twelve months.

First, a bit of reflection. In November, I published the fourth book in the Brian McDone mystery series. It’s called Eye Snatcher, and I happen to think it’s the best book I’ve done. Great fun to write, and readers seem to be enjoying it too, as dark as it is.

Anyway, the launch of Eye Sn...