Ok, a quick update is needed here of some of the things that have happened. We’ve been preparing for our voyage to Namibia, which includes preparing the boat, fixing anything that seems to go wrong and stocking up Delos for a mountain of food. I had always dreaded doing the food provisioning, finding it stressful … Read moreThe Delos Diaries: Part 1 “The Beginning!”
So guys, I’m in South Africa. This time last year, my world had crumbled and I didn’t know what on earth I was going to do with my life. Hope had disintegrated. Joy was gone. All I could ever hope for was another day of feeling slightly less worse, feel a day with less pain. … Read moreDreaming of Delos
She turned, ash falling hot on her fingertips. She turned slowly to the sound of that voice. She didn’t want to meet the gaze. Didn’t want to square her body up to that person’s. Yet she didn’t want to retreat. The coldness from stone seeped into her spine as she slowly took a breath. One. … Read moreSalt
She swirled the glass before her eyes, staring at the dark liquid as it swished back and forth. She dug her toes further into the sand as she brought the cold glass to her lips, the rum spreading across her tongue and down her throat. “Oh man…” she murmured into the empty air, her mouth … Read moreLooking for Nowhere
This has been a good week. I’ve celebrated my book release in Perth city and becoming a bestseller in Australia, I’ve been on a road trip, visiting ancient caves, stopping off at an abandoned maze, visited a lighthouse and driven down to the southern most point of Western Australia. I’ve been on an epic full … Read moreAn adventure of caves, abandoned mazes, and wine.
So, a few days have passed since my last personal update. Have things changed? I suppose so. A sense of clarity and realisation came in. I suppose I was holding onto a lot of things. Hope mainly. But I was hoping for the wrong thing. I realised my energy was misdirected. I could make myself … Read morePersonal Update Part 2
With all of the current things that have been happening, I thought I would give an actual personal update. I moved over to Australia in November. It was a scary move. Leaving everyone was a tough decision but I found that my days had become repetitive. And it’s not just that either. I wanted an … Read morePersonal Update
She thinks… It’s more than she can take. Her spine cracks under the pressure of forsaking various subtleties. Her mouth turns but she doesn’t feel the smile. Her eyebrow tilts but she holds back the full grimace. She can’t remember the last time it didn’t take effort. “What’s your name?” “Don’t touch me.” “You’re a … Read moreBurning
Chapter One My dearest Maddie, you must forgive me for leaving you. There is something I must do and alas I cannot bring you with me. You are too young to understand and I fear that you will not survive. Stay strong, daughter. There will come a time where you will see many a great … Read moreThe Contract of Maddox Black Extract
