by Neil | Oct 19, 2011 | Conventions, Diary
Just to let you know, I will be at Bristolcon 2011 at the Ramada this Saturday. I won’t be on any panels as I’ve been a too busy with the current novel project and Getting Married to Get My Shit Together and volunteer. I’m looking forward to catching...
by Neil | Oct 10, 2011 | Diary, Personal, rambling post that goes all over the place
Some writers are able to craft wonderful prose come what may be they drunk, knackered or in the midst of crisis. I am not one of them. Failure to use the correct fuel may result in premature wear… I require energy to be creative, drink leaves my inhibitions...
by Neil | Sep 21, 2011 | Diary, Personal
*Taps screen* – This thing on…? It has been a while, hasn’t it? Let’s see: when we last spoke I was heading off to get married in darkest Wales before heading off to Italy for a rest. I am pleased to report that the NLP worked well and G did indeed turn up, agree to...
by Neil | Aug 16, 2011 | Diary, Personal
Like everyone else in the SF community, I’m shocked and saddened to hear of Angry Robot author Colin Harvey’s untimely death following a stroke. When I was just starting to attend conventions in 2008/09, Colin (along with the Flash Fictioneers) looked out...
by Neil | Aug 2, 2011 | Diary, Writing
Don’t worry, I haven’t injured myself. I’m still thighs deep in the editing and revision stage of Forever, gradually pulling this awkward beast under control, and trying not to mix my metaphors too much. My present concern is, because it’s contemporary fantasy, how...
by Neil | Jul 22, 2011 | Diary, Writing
*taps screen* This thing on…? Good. It’s been a while, hasn’t it? Generally, I think you’re not meant to apologise for your blog going dark for long periods of time but I’m not convinced this is actually the best advice because it assumes readers don’t notice. My...
