Welcome

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If you haven’t picked up on the fact by now, and just

to state the obvious, I am an author.

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I released my debut novel in December of 2023.

It is a fiction novel, about Covid

lockdown in Melbourne. It’s called Banksia Close.

Reviews have been excellent. 

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I am now working on my second book, Clover Hill; 

an unconventional love story that deals with themes

of child abuse, sacrifice, what love ultimately

means, and the dark places we can go when we are

intent to protect the people we care about. 

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My third book, Lemonade, will delve into the trauma 

associated with destructive religious indoctrination, shunning, shame, sex, philosophy, and the choices we must make when life becomes real, and God becomes the casualty.   

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I also do free online book club appearances, and write a regular blog.       

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As an avid reader, I am always interested in the research and motivations of my favourite writers, as well as their inspiration. That is what you will get on the blog. An honest journey that details the lengths I will go to in the name of research, in the name of my art. When you read these posts before embarking on the novel, it will be exhilarating to see where it goes. If you read them after, it’s fun to see where it all came from. It’s a win/win for you. I go to some interesting places when I write my books, and there is no telling where that might be. There is no theme. There is no pattern. There is no set plan.

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I personally like the idea of writing a blog for no other reason than hopefully connecting with my readers. It’s nice and organic. I don’t like marketing. Hate advertising. I mute them on television and throw my tablet across the room when my YouTube videos get interrupted because I am too cheap to pay for a subscription. In short, I am critical of anyone trying to make a buck off my attention. If you can relate, then you might like me.

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So, there you have it. Here, you will find a blog about the inner construction of my novels, and a shop to buy signed copies. If I do say so myself, I’m a pretty interesting person, with a lot of left-field perspectives which I owe to a rather abstract and bizarre upbringing (a story for another time). As such, you may find what you would expect to find on a blog that is not trying to sell to you: just a set of random posts which, if they seem interesting to you, might lead you to be interested in the book and how they relate.

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I love a good open relationship, and I don’t need many. Just a few. In return, I promise to always ensure my work is professionally edited, well-written, and thought-provoking. I won’t insult your intelligence, since having my own insulted is one of my biggest pet peeves. If I treat you with respect and write something you like, perhaps you will do me a solid and tell someone about it, or leave a review. In this way, no one is being manipulated and everyone is following their own voice (which is as it should be).  

Most of all, I enjoy the prospect of staying above the fray, reading interesting writing, and freeing myself from the dregs of the rabbit hole. If this sounds like you, then you might just be one of my favourite people.

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You’re already a true fan.

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I love to hear from my readers, and I’m a sucker for a good debate. I don’t do newsletters, since I have nothing to annoy you with, and I’m not a prolific poster (around once a month), so subscribing will not get your inbox flooded. If you are like me and an anti-subscriber (I have nil, despite the number of blogs I follow), I will respond to comments, and I LOVE emails. It’s about as romantic as it gets these days, and who doesn’t love that? Reach out, and I promise to reply. You are valuable to me, because writing books isn’t easy mate – especially when you have four little hellions under the age of 8 to raise, and I don’t just do it for me. It is also interesting to hear other people’s stories, and connect on a personal level. Everyone has a story inside them, and inspiration from readers is often better than anything you stumble upon yourself.

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Kudos for finishing this post when there is flashier seduction elsewhere. You must be truly unique.

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Hoping to hear from you soon.

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Much love.

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C.L.

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xo

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