The books have turned out so much better than I could've ever expected. I really enjoyed the whole process and creative freedom of releasing them independently. I think there's a bit of stigma around self publishing options, unfortunately. To me, in a way, the difference between that and traditional publication routes, is kind of like the difference between being on YouTube and being on Television. For example, one option openly allows access to the opportunity, something that you can build on over time whereas the other option has a lot more difficult barriers to entry. Often, requiring certain qualifications and/or an impressive resume and years of experience to back it up. In reality, times have changed and so sometimes both routes can still lead to fulfilling careers, either way.I've spent the past few years focusing on improving my writing skills. There's days when it's extremely difficult, where I can't come up with anything whatsoever. There's days where the ideas and storyline just come naturally. There's still so much for me to learn, plenty of room for improvement and I love it, I love the challenge. I plan on writing more and creating new stories, characters and fictional worlds to get immersed in. For me, it's taken a lot of time, trial and error to find something that I'm this passionate about. I just really hope that people enjoy the adventures inside of my books.

I love sinister stories, more specifically the fictional ones as opposed to the true crime. I just really wanted to make my own, it was all that I could think about for such a long time. Teddy Toddy was the first novel that I'd ever written. It wasn't easy, learning how to properly structure the plot, subplots and characters with their personalities and development throughout the story. I think that originally, even though I'd focused more on the layout with Teddy Toddy, I was really happy with how the characters and their individual stories turned out. I loved writing this story and I'll always treasure it.When it came to writing The Puppeteer Pleaser, I felt a little more confident but was aware that I still had a long way to go and wanted to challenge myself further. Some time ago, I'd watched an interview between Rainn Wilson and Bryan Cranston, where they were discussing writing. I can't remember everything what was said specifically but Bryan talked about how important it is to know your protagonist through and through when your creating the character. It helps the audience to understand why the protagonist makes the decisions that they make. This inspired me when it came to writing The Puppeteer Pleaser. I wanted to push the story and really dive in deep into Dolly's character.

I think when it comes to any personal goal that initially seems unattainable, it's just so easy to dismiss yourself. It's even easier to let other people dismiss you, as well. Especially when you don't know where or how to even start in the first place. For most of us, there's the added struggle of demanding responsibilities, financial barriers or restrictive circumstances. I can probably say, just give it a go but I know life's not as simple as that for everyone. Maybe, what I should say instead is, it's worth looking into what kind of resources are available near you. There might be training opportunities, adult courses, apprenticeships, online or evening classes. In some cases, colleges and universities provide information about financial support for some opportunities, dependant on your situation.Alternatively, a lot of topics can be self taught. I bought educational books that teach readers about how to create and structure novels and scripts. Some other books that I'd gotten also helped with improving literacy skills, in general. If there's a goal that you have in mind and you don't know where to even start, then there's no harm in just looking into what might be available to you. I've tried and failed a few times in my professional life. It seemed understandable for people to assume that I'd fail again, when it came to my writing. It's also been a challenge to promote my work without the use of social media. I realised a few years ago, just how much it contributed to anxiety. So, I prefer to stay off it. That being said, I recognise how useful of a resource it is. Trying to navigate a way to go about this kind of a career path without social media, has proved to be quite difficult. I'm just really grateful for all of the support that I've received from Nahthrn for promoting my work.Realistically, there's still room for me to fail. Nothing is guaranteed, is it? Regardless, I'm going to keep writing and I'm going to keep going for as long as I can, anyway. So should you, don't dismiss yourself. You can't predict the future, no one can. If you have a goal that you want to achieve, it really is worth looking into what options there are, because you might be surprised by the opportunities that become available.