Zombie Apocalypse Dystopian Fiction: Why Human Stories Matter More Than Survival
What makes zombie apocalypse dystopian fiction so powerful? Discover why human-led stories, community, and quiet tension create the most unforgettable survival narratives.
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The Part No One Talks About: When the Numbers Don’t Make Sense
A honest look at indie author sales, rankings, and page reads—and why the numbers don’t always make sense.
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What a Slightly Chaotic Week Taught Me About Social Media (and Bookmarks)
A slightly chaotic few days of writing, printing mishaps, and social media experiments taught me more than any perfectly planned week ever could. Here’s what I learned about showing up, staying real, and why bookmarks are more complicated than they should be.
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The Part No One Talks About: When People Quietly Leave
The quietest part of being an indie author? People leaving without saying a word… and your brain filling in the blanks.
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The Part No One Talks About: Being Seen
There’s a version of being an indie author that looks great from the outside. And then there’s the part where you’re writing, posting, and quietly wondering if anyone is actually going to read it… or like it.
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Launching Queen’s Road: Surprise, Gratitude, and the Sound of the Street
When I launched Queen’s Road, I didn’t expect the response. In this honest reflection, I share what surprised me about launch week, the early sales, and the emotional experience of beginning the audiobook journey.
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Meet The Street - Zombies
A quiet introduction to the people who hold Queen’s Road together when the world begins to fracture.
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Meet the Street - The Young Farmers
A quiet introduction to the people who hold Queen’s Road together when the world begins to fracture.
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Meet the Street
A quiet introduction to the people who hold Queen’s Road together when the world begins to fracture.
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Finding the Voice of Queen’s Road
Turning Queen’s Road into an audiobook has opened a whole new creative space. From meeting narrators to navigating ACX, here’s how I’m finding the right voice to bring my story to life.
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Meet the Street
A quiet introduction to the people who hold Queen’s Road together when the world begins to fracture.
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Meet The Street
A quiet introduction to the people who hold Queen’s Road together when the world begins to fracture.
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Meet The Street- Jay
A quiet introduction to the people who hold Queen’s Road together when the world begins to fracture.
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Meet The Street
A quiet introduction to the people who hold Queen’s Road together when the world begins to fracture.
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The End, the Beginning, and Everything In Between
After months of writing, editing, late nights, and quiet moments of inspiration, Queen’s Road is finally stepping out into the world. This post reflects on the end of one chapter and the beginning of another and what it means to see a story become a real book.
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A Small Update, A Big Step
A quiet update from behind the scenes — the website is live, Queen’s Road is moving through Amazon setup, the Kindle preorder is on its way, and Book Two has already started whispering in the background.
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How I Create the Atmosphere Around My Stories
I wanted to share a gentle behind-the-scenes look at how I build atmosphere around my stories, using sketches, photography, cosy editing sessions, and lots of creative curiosity. Every visual is carefully crafted, shaped by hand, and designed to reflect the warmth and emotion of my worlds.
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From Feedback to Fire — Why I Started Writing Queen’s Road
A companion novel invitation, a kind rejection, and a spark of belief changed everything. Queen’s Road didn’t fit The Undead universe, it became its own. At nearly 50, I leaned into fear, family, and folklore, writing a zombie-survival story based on my real home and real people I love. Book One is with the editor. Book Two is unfolding. This is how it began.
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