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A sense of place

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Stuart

Yesterday, I spent an hour in a lunatic asylum. Admittedly, it was a Victorian hospital which has now been converted into luxury apartments but it had a real sense of place. The Orcadian Novels will climax in Orkney so when I’m there next … Continue reading →

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For the love of it

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Stuart

Spirit of Water is half . . . what? Half finished? Half started? The writing is slowing down. The panic is rising. People are waiting for this book. People are asking for this book. You know those times when you look at … Continue reading →

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Sex: Yes, yes, yes! No, no!

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Stuart

Long story short: I’m back on Goodreads. Long story long: Once upon a time, I lost my mojo. Now, I know how to write a sex scene. In all the stories I wrote in my teens and twenties, most consisted of … Continue reading →

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The Other Way is Essex

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Stuart

Back in 2010, I co-founded a writing group called Writebulb. As with many writing groups, there was a turnover of members—including me—but the the group has evolved to the point where they’ve published their first anthology, and they invited me … Continue reading →

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Take the time to be creative

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Stuart

I’ve started working on a story with my partner. It started innocently enough, with one of those “I have an idea” comments dropped into a conversation about writing. (It’s his idea, not mine.) Like so many story ideas, he had … Continue reading →

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Behind the scenes: Leven’s character profile

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Stuart

While working with my developmental editor on Memory of Water, I was asked to develop character profiles for all the main characters, and I thought I’d share Leven’s with you. If you haven’t already read the first novel, Body of … Continue reading →

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3 Signs You’re Heterophobic

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Stuart

Straight Panic – an overweight, unwashed colleague has one pint too many at the office party and makes a move on you. After all, as a gay guy, you must want to get into his pants, right? As a delicate … Continue reading →

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Going Dark

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Stuart

As from May 28 I’m going to go dark until Memory of Water is finished. No twitter, no Facebook, no blog, and no email. If you have my number, and you need me, just call. I’ll see you on the … Continue reading →

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5 Ways This Writer Beats Loneliness

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Stuart

“At the innermost core of all loneliness is a deep and powerful yearning for union with one’s lost self.” ~ Brendan Francis I spend a lot of time alone. I always have. I don’t recall spending a lot of time … Continue reading →

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Interviewed by… Me!

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Stuart

Completing and remembering last year Review the list of all completed projects. The Elements of Love (short story), Isali Dreams (co-written novella), and Body of Water (novel). What was your biggest triumph in 2011? Body of Water being at #1 … Continue reading →

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