You’d think I’d have been over the moon to see Leonardo DiCaprio in a Western, and I had really high hopes that The Revenant would be phenomenal. The trailers certainly promised as much. But sadly… The Revenant is BRUTAL It’s not an enjoyable film, it’s an endurance test. I’ve seen other reviewers toss around the […]
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How to write a Western from the UK
When The Guns of Retribution was first published, I got quite a few questions from prospective readers who wanted to know if it was a Western, or an adventure story, or a pulp tale. Really, it’s all three. I actually started describing it as a pulp adventure in the Old West, just to cover those […]
Is The Hateful Eight a Tarantino Triumph?
It’s taken a while for The Hateful Eight to see its UK release, compared to the US release, but by God, it’s definitely been worth the wait! After the relative disappointment that was Django Unchained (for me, at least), I was half-hesitant and half-excited to see Tarantino do another Western, but thankfully I was not let down. […]
5 Ways To Make Resolutions That Stick
We’re just four days into the New Year! If you’re a writer, you’ve probably made a dozen New Year’s resolutions related to your craft. You might find that you’re struggling to stick to them now that you’re away from your ‘holiday bubble’. Others have resolved to visit the gym three times a week, or to buy fewer pairs […]
5 Ways to Get Back into Your Writing Routine
Sticking to a well-honed writing routine over Christmas is virtually impossible. Putting aside all of the time commitments involved in buying and wrapping presents, visiting friends and family, and preparing all that food, even if you do manage to sneak in some writing time, you’ll no doubt be met with cries of “Oh you’re not […]
4 Christmas Horror Films for the Festive Season
Are you tired of sappy Christmas films? Let’s be honest, not everyone wants to watch Home Alone, A Muppet’s Christmas Carol and Elf every year, and if you’re anything like me, you’re quite happy to embrace a spot of horror over the holidays. Halloween and Friday the 13th might have the monopoly on franchises, but […]
