Tag Archives: holiday

Mad Max: Fury Road – what a lovely film…

Posted on May 22, 2015 by D.R.Sylvester

Like many people, I had my socks rocked by the epicosity that is Mad Max: Fury Road. This post will be mainly about my thoughts on the film, so I’ll put all the non- Mad Max, nonspoiler stuff at the … Continue reading →

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Writing Over the Seas

Posted on May 18, 2015 by D.R.Sylvester

I’ve always loved flicks like the Mummy, or Indiana Jones, that step well outside the western world and off the beaten track. Reading has taken me through myriad exotic locales, especially in books by Matthew Riley (that launched me on … Continue reading →

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Christmas Book Review! The Whirlwind in the Thorn Tree, by S.A. Hunt

Posted on December 25, 2014 by D.R.Sylvester

Merrrrrry Christmas everyone! Ho Ho Ho! Now if only my beard were white instead of red… Here’s a quick post with a review of a most-excellent indie book. For the bargain price of $0 I’m pretty sure you’ll agree this … Continue reading →

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Hiatus

Posted on December 22, 2014 by D.R.Sylvester

My blogging has been on a hiatus. My writing has very nearly been on one. The word hiatus, only slightly recombobulated (and with a bit of “e”), says “I hate us.” That makes me sad, because I don’t hate us … Continue reading →

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Stopping to think ain’t so bad. Also BEER!

Posted on July 20, 2014 by D.R.Sylvester

So I’ve been reading Neil Gaiman’s Anansi Boys and drinking delicious Czech style Far North Queensland beery goodness. He somehow makes a story about a spider god’s dumpy son into a fate-of-the-world battle of wits. Made me wonder if I … Continue reading →

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Why no blogging? Because holiday awesomeness

Posted on July 15, 2014 by D.R.Sylvester

So my word count has temporarily ground to a halt. I blame good weather and family fun times. I did however find myself being put on the spot by my sister, who told her myriad small children that I’m writing … Continue reading →

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Cairns babymoon begins tomorrow! What to pack?

Posted on July 11, 2014 by D.R.Sylvester

Okay, what are the essentials of a week in the Aussie tropics with the wife? Aerogard, sunnies, spf30+ and laptop! Or is writing banned? Hmmmm What would you guys take? Wish me luck! Best regards, D.R.Sylvester

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