Matthew Sylvester
Writing
Dilemma – Help needed!
I’m going to be working on a couple of proposals for http://www.abaddonbooks.com/ @abbadonbooks. They have an open window from Midnight 31st August through to September. My dilemma is – do I propose the world of Blaise Maximillian – or use one that has been in the back of my head for a while? The reason I’m asking … Continue reading
Blaise Maximillian – Jam Roly Poly, Custard and Lead. Spiffing.
Blaise pushed himself away from the table in order to give his stomach some extra room. Happily full of horse steak, baked potato and red wine, he was relishing the thought of the jam roly poly and custard to come. “Damned fine meal sir, thank you.” Thatcher looked just as pleased with the meal they’d … Continue reading
The Olympics gave us REAL ROLE MODELS
So, with the Olympics over, I’m feeling strangely conflicted. On the one hand I’m feeling totally inspired by the effort that all of the Olympian put into their performance. Whether they came first or last, every one of those people did their utmost to represent not only their country, but themselves and their loved ones. … Continue reading
My Taekwondo’s MINE – What’s YOUR Taekwondo?
This is an article that I wrote a few years ago. I recently witnessed a spat between Taekwondo practitioners as to what was and wasn’t correct for a certain technique. Seeing this reminded me of the this article, so I thought I would post it up again. My Taekwondo has changed greatly due to the … Continue reading
Spring Heeled Jack – It wasn’t supposed to happen like this.
It wasn’t supposed to be like this. I’m supposed to die in bed, of old age. Constable John Scott gasped in agony as he tried to push his guts back through the savage tears in his stomach. The pain threatened to overwhelm him, and with a half-sob, half-retch, he vomited green bile. His scream was … Continue reading
