Update for February 2025, changes to the blog content and a new project announced.

My analysis of Benio Adashino and the importance of humanity within a character.

A letter from Death, warning of three deadly encounters at the library.

My character analysis of Kiyotaka Ayanokoji, where I discuss the balancing act between the likeable and the unlikeable.

Death has written another letter. There are seven floors of parking, many ways to die.

I dissect the fictional character Batman, and one of his most enduring traits, his awareness.

Death has written another letter, warning of a cultural food party and the deadly meals to avoid.

I dissect what I love about the character Sanji from One Piece and how to create characters with a code.

Another letter from Death, this time warning of the consequences of taking a simple nap at work and advice on how to stop a mid-work brawl.

My reflection on a locked door mystery and how I as a writer reward the reader for their time.

Death warns of chasing after dropped phones as they fall into the water, and why dolphins can be deadly.

My personal reflection on teaching a Sherlock Holmes story and the importance of interest in my own writing.

Death writes a letter, warning of three cases where you might get eaten for lunch.

My professional reflection of one of my favourite novellas, The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.

Death sends another letter, needing to not only save the readers life, but the lives of others.

Death sends another letter, warning of the deadly combination of rushing and office redecoration.

I reflect on the year 2024 and that he has done and achieved.

Merry Christmas 2024.

When is a work finished? I reflect on my own writing practice and the temptation to improve on a published piece.

My reflection on Arthur Miller's play, The Crucible, and how character choices should hold weight.