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Thunderstruck – Once More Into The Drafting Breach

Posted on February 12, 2015 by J. S. Collyer

It feels great to say that I have now been given a deadline (one of those wonderful, terrible, productivity-fuelling, dread-summoning, fire-under-the-pants things that we love and hate!) for my third novel (See my Orbit Series page for already released & upcoming … Continue reading →

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DIY Writing – Writing Your Own WAy

Posted on March 21, 2014 by J. S. Collyer

I am still gearing up for an announcement which I hoping to be able to make next week which could change the course of The Path for good. I am aware I am in danger of building this up, but … Continue reading →

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Here We Go Again – Novel Drafting and a new #FlashForFriday

Posted on February 28, 2014 by J. S. Collyer

Last year I was presented with an opportunity (that I really hope I can give more details on soon): about half way through June I was asked if I could get a novel drafted by October. Knowing I’d be daft … Continue reading →

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Crazy Little Thing Called Blood: Book Review of To Touch The Sun by Laura Enright

Posted on February 18, 2014 by J. S. Collyer

I was really excited when I heard about the upcoming release of this debut novel, not least because I have recently re-discovered my love of vampire fiction. It did wane for a while: I’ve never been keen on the recent re-imaginings in … Continue reading →

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What’s Left Unsaid – Writing Horror and Another #FlashForFriday

Posted on February 14, 2014 by J. S. Collyer

One aspect of good writing, particularly horror writing, is that which is not said. Our imaginations can produce scenarios far more unnerving and thrilling than any words on a page can prescribe, so, when writing, especially horror, thrillers or ghost stories, don’t … Continue reading →

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Time to Destroy Stuff and another #FlashForFriday

Posted on January 30, 2014 by J. S. Collyer

Oh man…I’m going to have a go at talking about the real world here. This is scary. I’m not convinced I have enough substance to deal with this kind of thing. Here we go though, I’ll give it a shot. *Steels self* Ok… So, … Continue reading →

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The Three Stages of Good Fiction

Posted on January 24, 2014 by J. S. Collyer

First of all, a little shameless plug: All Hail the New Flesh, a scifi short fiction anthology containing a piece by yours truly is out TOMORROW, Sat 25th Jan on Amazon for your e-book or paperback pleasure 🙂 If you’re … Continue reading →

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For the love of everything Holy, write it the hell down!

Posted on January 10, 2014 by J. S. Collyer

One of my aims for this year is to be able to write a post entitled ‘How I Write a Novel’. However, since I should probably complete more than one before I claim to have enough experience to do this, I … Continue reading →

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Looking Ahead – Here’s to 2014!

Posted on December 31, 2013 by J. S. Collyer

I have mentioned before how advantageous not resting on one’s laurels is – I find keeping up productivity not only keeps your motivation and inspiration aflame, but it also means you end up with writing, and lots of it: projects you can … Continue reading →

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In the Spirit of the Season

Posted on December 20, 2013 by J. S. Collyer

I have always found it interesting to see the spaces writers work in. Often I find we prefer to nest in a study, or an office, or at least at a desk. Sometimes it is scattered in notes, references, books and … Continue reading →