3 burning questions about Book 6
In response to the email I sent the other day, I inevitably received A LOT of questions about the sequel of The Divided Region, like… "Have you decided on a title yet?" "Are you going to give any sneak peeks?" "When will it be released?" All valid questions that I'm about to unpack, starting with: […]
I regret last night
As of writing, I'm slumped over my keyboard and accompanied by a coffee-stained mug I emptied mere moments ago. Safe to say, I'm shattered. Lady Laura and I had suffered one hell of a night with the boys — one for the books for sure. It seemed not a moment passed without incident; nappy leaks, […]
Let’s talk about Book 6
If you've been in this little asylum of ours for any meaningful length of time, you've likely noticed a severe lack of tongue-wagging about a certain The Divided Region sequel. Have I abandoned the series like a certain man who shall not be named (**ahem ahem** I'm looking at you, George)? Have I lost all […]
Lectured by a “brand” specialist
Here's a fun one: ("Fun" because it was only yesterday I yapped about why I pay little heed to critics. That doesn't mean they don't make great email fodder, though!) The other day, while sipping away on an ice-cold berry cider, my Instagram pings. "Another comment," I sigh. I don't know what Meta […]
Why I ignore critics
After a week away from Watson HQ con la familia, we're back to our regular broadcasting. Let's kick off the week with an expletive-laden post from someone I follow about Criticism vs Feedback (and why he doesn't heed the former). This sounds like a dickish thing to say. But I don't give a flying f*ck […]
5 things I learned from George Lucas: A Life
Just because you haven't done something doesn't mean you can't. One of the most interesting things about George Lucas is that he more or less fell into film school after a near-fatal car crash in Modesto. It became a grounding moment, one that forced him to decide what he actually wanted to do with his […]
That was a close call
Last week, while walking back home from a 4-mile walk, I almost witnessed a tragedy. As I crossed the road, further up the street, I saw this very young white-and-ginger cat casually stroll across what is, frankly, a busy stretch of tarmac. Naturally, I halted, willing the juvenile feline to turn back around to safety. […]
Paperbacks are LIVE on Amazon
Just a quick one for you today, Legionnaire: The paperbacks for The Divided Region are officially live on Amazon 🥳 I'm working to make them available on other retailers, but for now, you can snag 'em — for the first time ever — beyond my Storehouse's walls: https://books2read.com/dividedregionexiled However, if owning the superior, […]
“PAPERBACKS ARE DEAD.”
Rumour has it that paperback sales are down by 2-3% across the board compared to previous years. No doubt, many an industry "leader," who is more concerned about the engagement of their latest Instagram post, will prophetically decree something akin to: "PAPERBACKS ARE DEAD." Quite amusing, as it is predictable. Now, are they […]
The monster AI bubble nobody is talking about
Before we begin, let me state this plainly: I'm generally pretty positive about this technology. I actually find the tool quite useful for a myriad of simple and complex tasks, but therein lies the clue… It's a tool. The same way I wouldn't use a saw to chop my salad, I don't use […]
My response to the Iran war
Usually, I try to steer clear of the news because 80–90% of it is just rage bait masquerading as current affairs. That's not to say there's no value in staying informed, but I'm a big believer that if something is truly important, you'll hear about it anyway. People cannot help themselves. That said, this […]
The real reason I despise vapers
In 2023, I drove across Spain for 6 hours to see family. My destination? La Línea. Despite clocking hundreds of miles, dodging speed cameras, and encountering more tolls than I knew could ever exist in a country, the journey went off without a hitch. That was until I parked up a couple of […]
My unsexy cure to this deadly virus
True story: In the mid-2000s, scientists discovered that crocodilian blood contains powerful antimicrobial peptides and proteins that help explain why these reptiles almost never get sick despite losing legs and living in bacteria-infested waters. What's more… Researchers found that crocodile serum could successfully neutralise HIV-1 in a test tube in ways human blood […]
Author abandons readers because of Elon Musk
Last year, I happened across a rather shocking discovery. An author I had followed on Twitter — long before it became X — announced that he was leaving the platform and his 120,000 followers behind because he detested Elon Musk and "the Nazi pumpkin" he is associated with (his words, not mine). I wrote an […]
[FLASH SALE] Tiny Epics: Vol. 1
A quick heads up: I'm running a flash sale for Tiny Epics: Vol. 1, my collection of 141 bite-sized micro stories across fantasy, sci-fi, and horror. For the next 48 hours, you can get 40% off either the e-book or audiobook edition (or both, should you be so inclined) using code: EPIC40 You […]
I have no business telling a story this good
What do we have here? Is that… another stellar review for The Divided Region? OH, YES, IT IS. This one comes from a Patron who may or may not wish to be named, so I won't reveal their identity. But what I will say is, they've nailed their writing voice. I can practically […]
Notice anything different in your BookFunnel library?
If you ventured into your BookFunnel app at all over the Easter weekend, you might have noticed something afoot. Depending on how far your patronage extends, you might've seen several new "additions" airdropped into your library. I mean… EDITIONS. Because if you bought any E-BOOK belonging to The Divided Region directly through my store (be […]
A deal so good, even Iran would listen
Now it's quite common among writers to use voice dictation to help speed up their output, and it's something I've not only dipped my toes in… I've gone straight down the bloody rabbit hole. … And I still haven't come up for sunlight despite it being years since I bought Dragon NaturallySpeaking and a professional […]
“Bastard!”
It looks like yesterday's email inspired the level of shock I intended for, going by some of the following replies: "I honestly did not see that coming.. well played sir" Muhahaha! "You got me!!!" My devious plan worked. MUHAHAHA! "Bastard!! I almost spat out my coffee reading this email (no offence intended)! You had me […]
Big announcement
I'll get straight to the point on this one: I'm shutting the Legion down. It's a decision I've been wrestling with for longer than I'd like to admit — the most important being how much time it eats into other tasks. Fun fact: these broadcasts can take 1-2 hours to write, edit, and send. Some […]