Books, Encouragement, Loreless, True Stories, Writing
I’ll cut to the chase. Pitching to a director is relatively easy. You just walk up to them and introduce yourself. Having said that, preparing to act on your intentions is where the real trial lies. It is not dissimilar to the act of writing itself. You must swallow a...
Books, Research, The Promptuary, Writing
I recently published my third novel, the second in a series about a witch with a twist. In The Promptuary I introduce a gone, but not forgotten, twentieth century icon. I’m sure you have heard of Marilyn Monroe. Early on in the writing process I established a sort of...
Inspiration, Research, Reviews, Writing
For Father’s Day I wanted to do something with my kids. I decided to go to a movie. I wanted to see a specific movie which I had heard had touched people. We went to see Wonder Woman. The Cinema We went to what I consider Amsterdam’s best cinema. It is a masterpiece...
Inspiration, Publishing, Reviews, Writing
This week I was interviewed by fellow independent author Lisa White. It is the first time I have put myself out there on film as an author. Not only do I think filming interviews like this helps an author to get more exposure to readers, it can also assist other...
Inspiration, Research, Reviews, Writing
Every year I travel to Rotterdam for their international film festival. There is always something inspiring to see. Writing is my passion and so is cinema. Nothing really beats images when you wish to convey a story. I was quite satisfied with my choices this year and...
Inspiration, Reviews, Writing
For the past few years I have religiously spent a few days at the end of January in Rotterdam at the International Film Festival. This year was no different. Well, it was a bit different. I usually go at the beginning of the 10 day festival, this time I went at the...