Welcome to My World

So, it’s taken longer than I intended to start an ‘author’ website, purely because I’m not actually published. Yet. I mean, why start a website when you don’t have any finished content, or links to Amazon for an actual book, or any of the usual jazz associated with published writers?

Recently, I started an online course by a chap called Joe Bunting after signing up for his email list, and this course is all about creating a platform for yourself as a writer and interacting with your audience. If you’re curious you can access his web site here: http://thewritepractice.com.

So, this fledging website was created. I’m hoping it’ll give me a kick up the ass to write on a more regular basis, so I can finish the first draft of my novel ‘Cara’s Journey’. I have done a substantial ‘chunk’ of the first draft, around 40,000 words so a good start, but there is still a long way to go. You can see a brief synopsis of the storyline on the Books page. If you like fantasy, adventure, sword fights, creatures and female protagonists I’m hoping this book will be right up your alley! Oh and a smattering of romance and conflicted emotions of course.

Why am I writing fantasy? Well, it’s by far my favourite genre spanning all media types including books, movies, TV and video games. Ever since I was ten and spent the summer holidays engrossed in ‘The Hobbit‘ and ‘The Lord of The Rings‘ I’ve loved it. I was a whimsical, over imaginative 1980’s child who spent hours creating worlds, doodling, writing and daydreaming. I’ve lost track of how many fantasy novels I’ve read, and I’ve always loved the written word.

So join me on a fantastical quest of my own, as I pursue that mysterious and elusive first draft.