The Tatzelwurm – a free online Story Eddie Baird must capture the legendary Tatzelwurm for his grandfather’s cryptid sanctuary. But two things could stop him. Gabi, the remarkable Swiss girl who has befriended the acid-spitting creature. And an evil presence in the alps… Read FREE online. Part 1 and Part 2 Warning: This story gets…
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For those who love Christmas Tales! Happy New Year! I hope your Christmas was merry and bright, and that your New Year started off with a positive bang or a relaxing sleep-in, whichever you preferred! What Christmas tales do I have to tell? My family had a great Christmas. I usually take my kids (…
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Thank you for the Sir Julius Vogel Award I was gobsmacked. Speechless. And in tears. Quietly (my friends can vouch that’s not usual for me), I thanked the many people who have shaped my writing – a long list – while tears tracked down my cheeks. But, wait, roll back. What’s this show of emotion…
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Writer’s Island I recently appeared on Radio Access in their Writer’s Island program. The discussion topic was anthologies and collections. Three Wellington anthology editors were in the studio, hosted by Deb Potter. The guests were Alicia Ponder, Blair Polly and me. We discuss how to put a collection together – the submission process, evaluating stories,…
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Dragons Realm to be Published I’m excited to announce that my middle-grade novel, Dragon’s Realm, for 8-12 year-old children, will be out in before Christmas this year. You Say Which Way! You Say Which Way is a great series of stories in which you choose the adventure you want. These interactive e-books are similar to…
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5 reasons why rewriting a novel is tough! Rewriting a novel can be especially tough when time has passed, and your craft has been honed since you wrote those old words. Rewriting a novel can be tough when you changed major plot elements mid-novel, and thought you’d fix them later. And later is now! Rewriting…
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