Archive - Chronically Burnt Out (but hopeful)

The Act of Rest

I find myself drifting a lot at the moment, and part of my brain thinks that's a good thing - hey, you're resting - while another part feels I’m just…

Jul 18 •

The unofficial CBO(bh) playlist

I've been listening to the 'This is Mike Shinoda' playlist a lot lately because I love his voice, and his music, the heart and emotion in his songs…

Jul 10 •

June 2024

A Writer's Guide to Staying Creative, Focused, and Productive All Year Round

Jun 30 •

Lies I Tell Myself #1

1) I'm not a very good short story writer

Jun 28 •

Jun 27 •

August 2023

Death in the Mouth Vol 2 - campaign now live!

Hey, stranger. I know it's been forever since I sent something out, but if ever there was a time, it's NOW.

Aug 2, 2023 •

June 2021

Butcherbird is now available for pre-order!

Yes, it's finally *almost* here.

Jun 12, 2021 •

October 2020

FIYAHCON is near!

And I am *almost* ready

Oct 16, 2020 •

September 2020

What the readers are saying

Hexes & Vexes hit the shelves a week ago now, and I’ve been so happy with the feedback. Many are finding it to be just the right kind of distraction…

Sep 29, 2020 •

Hexes and Vexes - releasing soon!

Quite rare and magical...

Sep 16, 2020 •

Manawatu Writers' Festival

Happening this weekend!

Sep 9, 2020 •

I have so much to tell you!

I know it's been a while, but...

Sep 3, 2020 •

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