I'm going to be honest about this one: I never really wanted to read this book. Marketed as more of a piece about the Australian landscape than a book with a story line, I was always hesitant to read it. Sure, I find Australia interesting (I do live in Australia, after all)... but a book... Continue Reading →
2018’s ‘Halloween’ is Ridiculously Fun
I've got to admit, I wasn't really the biggest fan of the 'Halloween' franchise before seeing this movie. Watching a ton of classic horror movies was something I'd always wanted to do, but I just never got around to actually sitting down and watching them. It wasn't until I saw the trailer for David Gordon... Continue Reading →
Five Bits Of Reassurance All Writers Need To Hear
Ok, so you're a writer. You've just finished writing a book or a short story or maybe even just a chapter of your latest work in progress. Adrenaline flows through your veins as you print it out for the first time and place it on your desk. It's your baby, your beloved, your life, and it's... Continue Reading →
Jordan Peele, Taika Waititi and the Art of Cliches
If you're a writer, you've probably come across the idea of story 'cliches' before. In this media dominated era, it's pretty hard not to. We're a people captivated by stories and desperate to delve into new worlds and universes that differ from our own. After so many centuries of stories, I guess it's not really... Continue Reading →