At a recent local writing event, I had the opportunity to discuss my novel with a group of (significantly more experienced) writers. We talked about our writing projects and how we are going, with one of them asking me about... Continue Reading →
So this is a post that isn't entirely writing-related, but everything I write here is still LIFE-related, so bear with me. I'm a bit obsessive with my thoughts at times, sometimes overthinking a single point to the point of... ridiculosity.... Continue Reading →
Sleep is something I’ve virtually always had issues with. For starters, I’m a very light sleeper, often requiring almost total silence if I’m going to be able to get some rest at night. At worst, I can manage with white... Continue Reading →
The concept of a ‘deadline’ comes from early 20th century American newspaper jargon, which was in itself inspired by a famous story from the American Civil War (http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2014/01/origin-deadline/) in which detainees within a prison stockade could not cross a line... Continue Reading →
So if you follow me on Twitter or Facebook, you would know that I recently went away to New Zealand for ten days, visiting Wellington, Akaroa, Dunedin and Fiordland (including Milford Sound). Something that really impressed upon me was just... Continue Reading →
The New Year is in, and people are touting their relief across the internet, in the newspapers and on the streets. People are glad to be rid of 2016, which saw the passing of many beloved celebrities and the rise... Continue Reading →
The holiday season is often a period of joy for many people around the world. My family and I have always celebrated Christmas together, and we get all the relatives we can together for it too. Over time, our gatherings... Continue Reading →
For those of you who read my first blog post, you will recall that I mentioned the importance of finding a space that works for you when you write. I feel like this is something that I wanted to reflect... Continue Reading →
We live in a world that can be described rather aptly as inhabiting the Information Age. The world around us is continually being quantified, described, catalogued, organised, indexed, stored, and defined. With such continuing developments, we've seen the emergence of... Continue Reading →
Alexander McMahon 