What an absolutely crazy start to the year, it has been - ridiculous. Literally cannot keep up with all the crazy things that have happened. But we have made it to the middle of the year(ish) and I hope you all have been staying safe. Plants I'm going to begin with plants because I like... Continue Reading →
Losing a bit of sleep is not a big deal and is just a general part of life. But its very easy for a lack of sleep to become the norm when are you trying to get everything done. I know many people who will forgo sleep in favour of completing a draft / blog... Continue Reading →
Book Blurb: Mysterious marina accidents. Destroyed evidence. Can a tenacious reporter decipher the twisted clues at a small-town lake? Jordan Reed is burned out from all the attention on her previous high-profile story. But when a new lead lands in her lap, she reluctantly postpones her vacation to investigate a classic New England marina. With... Continue Reading →
We all love books or I'm assuming you do (bit odd if you don't and are still here but hey I don't judge). As I have a love for books I also want to support authors. The more I've interacted with authors / writers the more I have found that writing full time can be... Continue Reading →
I love my kindle. Its amazing for taking on holiday when I don't know what type of book I might want to read. I also absolutely love the fact that when I get to the end of a book in a series (as long as its available) I can buy and download the next book... Continue Reading →
Everyone has a different mindset or space that they like to get into when writing, and music / sounds are a big part of that. There have been several scientific studies into music and productivity, the article linked below is a good read and provides a nice overview of research conducted. The science backed ways... Continue Reading →
I've always wondered how to write a murder mystery I absolutely love love love murder mystery books/ crime novels, always have done always will. I truly enjoy being drawn through a scenario of did this happen or that? How did it happen, who did it and why? Being fed tiny pieces of information - slowly... Continue Reading →
Ideas are the best and also the worst thing about writing, be it coming up with an interesting blog post, writing a short story or embarking on a 5 book series. They are great when they just 'ping' in your mind. Whether it be random ideas that seem to spring out of nowhere or something... Continue Reading →
I've seen a lot of people having trouble with reading slumps at the tale end of 2019. I think when you've been reading a lot of the same type of book or particularly when reading turns into a chore it can lead to a real disinterest in books. I find it particularly when I'm trying... Continue Reading →
Can you tell us a little about yourself? Hello, I’m Andrew J. Landis. I got my start writing back in early high school. I started writing fanfiction, but I soon wanted to create my own characters, worlds and stories. Writing continued to be simply a hobby for me for years. I started to dream of... Continue Reading →
