I can see the signals of a broken mind

But do not comprehend for I am blind
To your inner world, hidden from sight
Anxiety, worry and fear of the unknown
The start of your journey, lost and alone.

I ignore the signals of your broken mind
As time passes, your thoughts rea...

A photographic journey of the sunrise at Aberdour (Scotland).  

A collection of sunrise and sunset photographs by Marshall Hughes Photography from Aberdour, Cramond, St.Andrews, Dunfermline, Limekilns, Charlestown, Loch Fitty and The Forth Bridge at midnight - Scotland.  

Copyright: Marshall Hughes

Editing and more f”&!%ING editing. 

I may appear fanatical about writing articles on editing but that is because I find it such a horrendous process.  However, I met a fantastic technological friend in the form of ProWritingAid.  If all goes well, I intend to launch my...

Out with the Prologue, Into The Light starts where Out Of The Dark ends.  Reverend Charles McIntyre inadvertently hears Jayden Scott’s confession at the church just before New Year. The second book uncovers the web of lies surrounding the main protagonist.  It includes...

I self-published my novel last year, and after much reflection, I have re-edited the book for the third time.  Written in the first person present/first person past, the main character (Jayden Edward Scott) is also the narrator, inviting the reader into the life and mi...

As a parent/carer, you can only support but never mend a child's broken heart with regards to a break-up. This is for you, my sweet girl, with love, for the strength to carry on in life.

Only a lover and soulmate can wound so much

Disbelief, the initial shock and ultimat...

I want to discuss what I think is the most challenging aspect of writing a book. The hell-bent task of editing. Every writer's worst nightmare. The article includes the use of adverbs, clichés, adjectives, pronouns, repetitive sentences, active/passive voice and dangli...

I self-published Out Of The Dark (Book 1 of The Revenge Series) last year. I am now writing the second book, Into the Light, and discuss what I have learned and why I will not embark on the third book, Back To the Dark, unless I find an agent/publisher.

Out Of The Dark...