WORK IN PROGRESS APRIL 2023
So, the Captain tells me I should tell you, good souls, what I am writing about at the moment. I know...
A LITTLE STORY THAT MAY BE TRUE
Being a quartermaster, I hear a lot of tales. Usually, they relate to why someone deserves a little extra from the...
THE WIDER CURRENCY OF CRITICISM
Instead of taking each review too much to heart, try to see it for what it is: Useful feedback to extract...
WHO’S STEALING THE SOCKS? SHIP’S LOG 4
Ahoy, me hearties, and welcome back aboard the Resilience. I'm your ship's Sea Witch, Marie (M. W.) McLeod....
HOW I GO ABOUT DATING THE STORIES
In a previous post, I wrote about dating the stories to explain how I work my way inside the words to do a content…
RECOMMENDED: THE ELEPHANT VANISHES
I don’t think World Book Day should just be encouraging the world to read a book. It should also encourage...
WE HAVE A SOCK THIEF IN OUR MIDST
The Quartermaster and our Ship's Sea Witch's pet demon are fighting for control of the Resilience. The demon is trying to get a...
BOOKS, BREAD, BALLS & BUTTS SHIP’S LOG 3
Today, it’s my turn to update you lot on these various shenanigans. There will also be talk of books, bread, balls...
MY FIRST BOOK ANNIVERSARY
This is my birthday month as a horror writer! Yaaay! This time last year I was about to click “publish” for..
HOT MINT COCKTAIL WITH LEMON & HONEY
This month’s writing fuel cocktail combines the freshness of spring with the soothing effects of a...
CALYPTRA MORTIFERUM ANNIV. GIVEAWAY
Who wrote the classic horror short story “The Pit and the Pendulum”? That was the question you had to know...
WE ALL GET BAD REVIEWS
No love, you are not alone! It's all of us. Every single storyteller, artist and creator gets bad reviews. Granted, some get more than…
NEW HORROR SHORT: THE WAREHOUSE
Nobody goes down there if they can help it. The strip lights flicker and the walls are cold and slicked...
APRIL ANNIVERSARIES SHIP’S LOG 2, 13 APRIL
Why am I so happy when it’s wetter than a kipper’s knickers out there, and I’m snuffling away with a spring cold? Because this…
LAYLA BY COLLEEN HOOVER
Layla is a novel that, according to the publisher, “explores life after tragedy and the enduring spirit of love.” I guess that’s one way…
RESILIENCE SHIP’S LOG EDITORIAL CALENDAR
As a subscriber, you get a weekly Thursday email from us, with a gentle Sunday reminder in case you've had...
NEW PASSENGER:
FANNY INGRAM-BULLSo this is me, Fanny, saying hello. I’m rather trembly right now, and not just because next doors have hired a...
WELCOME ABOARD SHIP’S LOG, 6 APRIL
Welcome aboard my imaginary, yet very real, pirate ship, the Resilience; home to a slowly growing group of merry…
CONSIDER YOURSELF AT HOME
Well, now you know what to do. I hope you decide to join us and look forward to welcoming you to our midst.
MAP OF THE NEW PARIS CAMP
The reception area where you can find important information like: Announcements: A notice...
