Paper rules: do you want a printed copy of the book?
Jan 21, 2020
The printed edition of the book is due out very soon. Do you want a copy? Details inside… … More Paper rules: do you want a printed copy of the book?
Category: Poetic Meanderings
The succession of precious pursuits
Jan 16, 2020
A poem expressing the internal struggle I faced in a specific period where I was trying to keep my writing dreams alive while my spirit was being suffocated in a dead-end job. … More The succession of precious pursuits
It’s not for everyone…but it might just be for you
Jan 2, 2020
As humans, we relate to each other through sharing experiences. Sometimes, if we can convey our experiences and ideas well enough – through a story, a poem, or a thoughtful reflection – the one who receives gains far more than just knowledge, or a temporary thrill. As a reader, you are inspired. Encouraged. The words resonate with you on a deeper level. You *feel*. … More It’s not for everyone…but it might just be for you
Let it Flow: worldwide release
Nov 29, 2019
I’m pleased to announce that my book, Let it Flow, is now officially out worldwide as an e-book. It’s an anthology which brings together my most meaningful creative pieces – both poetry and reflections – written over the thirteen year life of this blog. … More Let it Flow: worldwide release
Limited Flow
Nov 27, 2019
The book is out…but in limited stores for now. Find out more… … More Limited Flow
Behind the Book: Part 6 – Don’t dream it’s over
Nov 23, 2019
I really felt like giving up. Life’s challenges were overwhelming me at the time, and this book had turned into a burden I could do without. It was a weight I’d carried for three years, and it seemed irrelevant at that point – when I had so many other ‘real-life’ problems to deal with. I was deflated.
This passion project – the dream of having a book out – was an unnecessary luxury. Something I didn’t have the time nor energy for, given my circumstances. … More Behind the Book: Part 6 – Don’t dream it’s over
Behind the Book: Part 5 – Making things happen
Nov 22, 2019
With a firm decision to self-publish, I wanted to start building momentum – both with an audience and within myself. I started posting individual pieces on my blog in September 2018. I included backstory to each piece – which was to be an unusual feature of the book.
I also found a few people to read the draft copy and give feedback, before finally stopping for the year. … More Behind the Book: Part 5 – Making things happen
Behind the Book: Part 4 – Publishing decisions
Nov 21, 2019
For about one year, the book project was dormant: there was no movement from the typesetter, and my personal circumstances were also challenging – so I had little will to soldier on and make it a reality. … More Behind the Book: Part 4 – Publishing decisions
Behind the Book: Part 3 – Things fall apart
Nov 20, 2019
After a positive initial assessment from a professional in the publishing field, I had recruited an old acquaintance – who was a talented typesetter and book designer – to help turn this dream into a reality. However, because there was almost no budget at that point, she was taking it on as a favour – which inevitably meant the project was low on her list of priorities. I thought I was fine with that…and initially, I was. … More Behind the Book: Part 3 – Things fall apart
Behind the Book: Part 2 – From blog to book
Nov 19, 2019
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
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