Stories inspired by Genre Cinema and Pulp Paperbacks.
Spilt Latte Press First Book
Alice on the air
Coming Soon: September 2026
Alice on the Air is a supernatural horror thriller where words have consequences, and responsibility is a matter of perspective.
A blog about what inspired me to finally start writing books after being a screenwriter for so long. Plus an update on Alice on the Air
A look at my relationship between reading and my creativity, along with an update on what i’ve been up to of late.
I look into my current writing process, and how it’s evolved over the years from Scriptwriter to Author.
I look at the reasons I write, from my personal enjoyment to the need for a creative outlet, and everything in-between.
A look at why i’ve been enjoying reading Dystopian novels recently, and what some of my favourites have been.
I look at managing the endless story idea a writer can have, and deciding whether they’re a blessing or a curse. Also an update on my own recent writing.
Having seen a few articles this last week about different rules or approaches to writing I address my opinion on them, and how as a self publishing author you can take control.
Whenever i’ve struggled with a problem within my writing I always find a good long walk helps clear things up.
A look into two of my favourite character personality types, Assholes and Saviours. Both can be the hero, but in very different ways.
JOURNAL OF A COFFEE SHOP AUTHOR
William’s late shift at the Picture Palace takes a bizarre turn when an unknown menacing film is projected onto the screen of the empty Movie Theatre
Rita’s about to have a long day that she’s not ready for, but knows she has to see through.
When Cassie comes down stairs for a drink in the middle of the night she gets more than she bargained for, but then so does the Asshole Burglar…
After his shuttle is destroyed and Stern is left stranded on an asteroid with no hope of rescue he discovers his day can somehow get even worse.
SHORT STORIES
I share my experiences of Movie Theatre Horror through both what i’ve watched, and what I written. Also couldn’t help but discuss Movie Theatres in films in general.
I look at the role of Slashers in the Movie Theatre Horror subgenre using Witching Hour Theatre and Popcorn as examples.
A look at how the quintessential Movie Theatre Horror film Demons effectively uses its Cinematic Space in both a literally and figurative metaphorical sense.
There’s plenty of classic settings for Horror Movies, but one of my absolute favourites is the Movie Theatre itself.
A look at my experiences in Neo-Noir from the movies and books that influenced be early on, to my limited writing but future ambitions with the subgenre.
A look at the dangerous anti-hero of James Sallis fantastic Neo-Noir novella’s Drive and Driven.
A look at the modern role of Femme Fatales in Neo Noir through the lens of David Lynch’s Mulholland Drive and Lost Highway.
A look at the morality tales of the three detectives in Curtis Hanson Neo-Noir masterpiece L.A Confidential. Part of my Neo Noir subgenre Series.
From the sinister tense shadows of Film Noir emerges a more vibrant and disturbing anti hero and femme fatale within Neo-Noir
A look at my own experiences within the Space Critters Subgenre from watching Gremlins, and making Pepperdine Method, to writing Terraroid.
SUBGENRE AND TROPES
Reflecting on finishing my first book for Spilt Latte Press, Alice on the Air, and how it signifies a new beginning.