I'm a writer, blogger, husband and father. Writing is my passion, and sharing beneficial knowledge and insights has been a pillar of my life for many years. I blog at dreamlife.wordpress.com.
Continuing from part 1, this series chronicles the journey of publishing my upcoming book. Let it Flow was originally supposed to be a “best of” – bringing together what I considered my most meaningful creative pieces published on this blog from 2006 to 2016. Given that I posted quite regularly over that decade, I had a … More Behind the Book: Part 2 – From blog to book
From an early age, I loved reading. It was my favourite pastime: the thrill of delving into other worlds…the words on the page coming to life. Naturally, that progressed to an affinity for creative writing. … More Behind the Book: Part 1 – How it all began
Fever-infused sleep is often amazing, because dreams are so much more intense and varied. The thoughts are trippy, and I’m often emotionally transported back to the state of mind I was in during childhood – when life was simpler, more disconnected, and far more relaxed. … More Sick thoughts
Aside from publishing actual pieces from the book in progress, I’ve also dedicated several posts to updates on how things are progressing. And I think I’m finally ready to start on the proper launch marketing strategy. Except I’m not planning to be very strategic….or at least, not in the way that many other self-published writers … More Book marketing for dummies (where I’m the dummy)…plus exclusive content for you
Continuing from last year’s posts (see part 1 and part 2)… Which is your favourite, and why? Looking for news on the upcoming book? Sign up for the newsletter here.
Water unites:
single drops joining to form impromptu streams,
gently transporting debris and dead leaves
to resting places in stormwater sewers.
So too do moments in time gather,
transporting our youth towards inevitable decline. … More Stream of Consciousness
For those not working in a field they’re super passionate about, having the outlet to express yourself creatively is a source of great joy and fulfillment. And when struck by impostor syndrome or doubts, it’s key to look within and remember why you do what you do…what your output means to *you*. … More Courage and creativity
Thanks to our wonderful electricity generation utility, South Africa once again finds itself in the midst of rotational power cuts. Here’s a little piece I wrote earlier this year – inspired by the positives from an all-too-familiar situation… … More Powerless
From up here,
the world is calm,
no screaming, fights, or pain.
Just crisp, clean air,
sometimes, the occasional plane.
While you toil and labour,
struggling to find a smile,
I invite you,
dear human,
to join me once in a while. … More Life as a Bird
Unlike the train ride,
many of us don’t remember
that this life is just a short journey
which will inevitably come to an end;
and when our worldly journey eventually ends,
will we be satisfied with how we spent that time? … More Book 2: Train of Thought
