"This is the day the Lord hath made" – how are you spending it?
Appeared 2007-01-14

Appeared 2007-01-06

Born in Falkirk, in 1972, Neil grew up in a variety of Scottish towns and Villages. He studied English at Aberdeen University and as part of the degree, he took a creative writing course with the Scottish writer, William Mcllvanney. The course proved to be very inspirational and Neil says that if he had to pick one person who made him become a writer, he would have to say it was this guy.
Appeared 2006-12-31

Is there such a thing as a Christmas story that isn’t thematic? Ever noticed that even in stories that involve Santa giving kids lots of cool presents, there is still a warning against losing sight of what the Holiday is all about? Yet, sometimes the stories seem vague on the “what it’s about” part. And perhaps that is because it’s about more than just one thing. After all, there’s a good reason it is both a religious and a secular Holiday. The similarity between the secular and religious is the giving part, while the difference is in the form of the giving.
Appeared 2006-12-25

don't create a whodunnit mystery
Appeared 2006-12-17

Recently, Selena Thomason discussed the idea of the Trinity in her column. Here are a few more thoughts on the topic.
Appeared 2006-12-09

In SpecFic, it's important to say what you mean. In magical and futuristic worlds that have no basis in fact, anything and everything can happen. People can fly, animals can talk, mind-speaking is the best form of communication, shape-changing happens on a daily basis, and ghosts are real. Until you set the "rules" for your world before your reader, be very careful of your descriptive sentences.
Appeared 2006-12-02

Understanding the concept of the Trinity.
Appeared 2006-11-25

Appeared 2006-11-20

Given the choice, would you rather read poetry or listen to it?
Appeared 2006-11-13