When I was younger Science Fiction was one particular genre that always fascinated me. I was a fan of Isaac Asimov, Robert Heinlein, Ray Bradbury and such. I found their alternative worlds rich in texture and imagination, even the darker tales. I have to admit to enjoying 'space opera' as well, a sub-genre that is … Continue reading Take Science Fiction
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On a Lighter Note
Considering that my last post was a little bit serious I thought I might change the mood a little with a discussion about music. One of the things that I have found is that when I am writing or working on my books in any other way, such as editing for example, then I really … Continue reading On a Lighter Note
The Blade’s fell Blow
I set myself the target of October 2017 to publish the final part of the Sorrow Song Trilogy; The Blade’s fell Blow. I do not normally impose deadlines on myself, I know from past experience that I do not work well with them. This is partly because I have a medical condition that reacts to … Continue reading The Blade’s fell Blow
Torn Between Two Books
Gosh! Another enforced hiatus. I really did not think that it had been so long but it has. I have used the excuse of suffering the curse of living a busy life previously, I know, but it is true. Things just seem to get forgotten about. That is both a little disappointing and frustrating, however. … Continue reading Torn Between Two Books
70K and Counting
As well as writing I also paint and draw and one of the things that I have learned with regards to visual creativity is that it can be difficult to know when to stop, to step back and look at a picture and say ‘that’s it!’. Indeed, I, like many other artists I imagine, have … Continue reading 70K and Counting
The Challenge of Dialogue
One aspect of my written work that I think has changed since I published 'The War Wolf' in 2013 is the dialogue. It is not a dramatic change and I am not talking about just grammar or spelling or punctuation, it is more a question of style, I first noticed this when I was writing … Continue reading The Challenge of Dialogue
Fantasy is not an easy option
My son is a big fan of ‘Game of Thrones’, not just the television series, he reads the books as well. He had hoped that I would enjoy the series with him but after the first season I just lost interest. The fact is that I am bored with medieval based fantasy. When I told … Continue reading Fantasy is not an easy option
Can too much knowledge spoil your entertainment?
I surprised a friend recently by admitting that I did not like the Vikings television show. I had tried watching the first series, or season as they say in America, and just could not get into it. The same was true for the Musketeers, which was aired here on the BBC, despite the fact that … Continue reading Can too much knowledge spoil your entertainment?
I Actually Quite Like Doing this Blog Thing!
Yet again an entire month has gone by without me writing anything for my blog. The usual reasons apply; busy, seasonal holidays, illness (nothing major, just man-flu), disappointments, etc. Nothing of any real note actually but all of which combine to frustrate me all the same, and it is the New Year again! I have … Continue reading I Actually Quite Like Doing this Blog Thing!
I Happen to have Misplaced My Blog!
Well this is a bit strange, I wrote a piece about visiting Croatia and Montenegro recently but now I cannot find it! Of course it was meant to be my next blog post and as I am sure that I have written it I do not want to jump ahead and publish something about Italy … Continue reading I Happen to have Misplaced My Blog!
Peter C Whitaker 