Author Archives: P. S. Clinen

Music That Inspired the Writing – Australian Gothic

Something a little different today (and perhaps a bit self-indulgent); I would like to share a music playlist of songs that inspired the writing process for Australian Gothic. Some of these tunes are mentioned in the book itself, others merely fit thematically and were on repeat while I wrote. Take a listen if you wish,Continue reading “Music That Inspired the Writing – Australian Gothic”

A Milestone Week – Australian Gothic

Today’s post is a little different. No big announcements, no big insight about the novel. Just a note to say that this forthcoming week – 10-15 August 2025 – marks the days in which most of the plot of Australian Gothic takes place. Australian Gothic tells a story that jumps about in time, spanning anContinue reading “A Milestone Week – Australian Gothic”

Recording the Audiobook – Australian Gothic

For the first time in my writing career, I will be releasing an audio version of my upcoming novel Australian Gothic. This in itself has presented an entirely new set of challenges that I have enjoyed overcoming. I am unsure yet if the audiobook will be available at the same time as the print, butContinue reading “Recording the Audiobook – Australian Gothic”

The Writing Process – Australian Gothic

Australian Gothic is my fourth novel, and also happens to be my most unique in a number of different ways. Primarily the biggest difference between this work and my other novels is the writing process itself. Unlike my other novels, Australian Gothic was mostly handwritten with black pen in a notebook – not typed untilContinue reading “The Writing Process – Australian Gothic”