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Exciting Change On The Horizon

by Gary Holdaway
Posted on November 26, 2018March 12, 2019

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A multigenre fiction author from the UK, with a flare for horror, suspense, and character driven thrillers. An experienced blogger and freelancer, Gary spends as much time creating lifestlye and writing-tips posts as he does working on his own fiction. Gary has a keen interest in philosophy, psychology, fitness and health, and believes helping others achieve the life they deserve is his purpose.

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Fuck what anyone else says, thinks, or does. Being unapologetically you is the strongest thing you can do. #nofilterneeded #selfie #summer

On receiving yet another animal playset, I suggested that my daughter attempt to draw/paint a few of them to practice. She does a lot of fairies and unicorns, ‘My Little Pony’ style stuff. She’s hit that stage where she’s very critical and down on herself over her art, and I’ve explained to her that she needs to go into a ‘drawing to learn’ phase, so she can start enjoying her ‘drawing for fun’ pieces at a higher level. She told me that drawing the animals would be too hard, and that she isn’t good enough. So, I flipped over the sheet of paper she was doodling on, grabbed a pencil, and very quickly blocked out the basic shapes of the giraffe. That took honestly a minute or two. From there, I showed how to add details on top of the frame, things like the shapes of the legs, and hoofs, and explained that she only needs to learn these things once or twice before they’re forever in her ‘creative bank’ to draw upon whenever she wants/needs them. I don’t often draw, and I keep saying that I’d love to dedicate some time to solid illustration practice, but with the writing I just don’t have the time right now. Still, I enjoy learning how to learn, and all my exposure to art YouTube allows me to at least help direct my daughter to where she wants to be with her artwork. Still, I do kinda regret having this on scrap paper, and not rubbing out all the pencil before watercolouring it. Maybe next time! . . #dadlife #dad #daddy #daddysgirl #sketch #sketches #sketchbook #art #artist #artistsoninstagram #artistsofinstagram #illustration #animals #animalillustration #watercolor

How can I make an impact today? How can I change lives? Thinking is the powerful precursor to action. A little strategy is never lost on any one idea. Even the smallest of things deserve some thought and precise action. Don’t sell yourself short. Creatives, business owners, and those looking to enhance and improve their reach, friend me. I’ve got something coming for you ✌🏻 x #writerslife #writerscommunity #selfie #nofilter #nofilterneeded #norse #pagan #pagansofinstagram #creative #artist #blogger #bloggersofinstagram

Writing this tortured me and inspired mein equal parts. Yes, I was limited to 300 words for the weekly prompt, but that’s not where this story ends. Poppy Pringle is a character that I instantly adored, and can see a good few books with her 😍 I can’t wait to write more with her at centre stage! Hope you enjoy the story. . GDHOLDAWAY.COM Link in bio! . . #flashfiction #fiction #fictionwriter #writerslife #writerscommunity #writersofinstagram #writersofig #blogger #flashfictionchallenge

🖊 I’m that annoying type of person that needs a structured routine 😅Sleep and wake times, morning and evening rituals, planned out activities at certain times, spreadsheets (🙄🙄 yeah, I know…), the lot! Seriously, without one, the whole damn world collapses around me and I don’t know if I’m coming or going. Still, even with knowing that, when my routine does eventually slip away into chaos, I struggle to sit and create a new one. Just think: I haven’t scheduled ‘write routine’ into my daily routine, have I? Can you imagine how hard that makes everything? Do you even know how much this very post breaks all those rules!? I’m practically sweating! Read more @ www.gdholdaway.com 😈😈

My new (and first!!) collection of short stories is due for release toward the end of June. In a bid to bring my community into my work, I’m asking for any kind of suggestion from you guys- as weird and wonderful as it may be. Drop me a picture, a crazy plot idea, an unlikely pair of characters, a unique setting... you choose! #amwriting #writing #writer #writerscommunity #writingcommunity #writersofinstagram #writerslife #stories #story #shortstories #flashfiction #novella

Time to get back the summer bod... and beyond. See if I can get more than 3 months in this time 🙊

My first attempt at watercolour. This year I intend to work seriously and consistently at improving artwork alongside my writing/reading commitments. Lots and lots and lots of studies, gestures, animals, creatures, shapes, and scenery. I’ll experiment with different mediums and find a happy balance and style. For now though, I had to get this painting of Toshiro from bleach out of my system. I don’t think it’s bad, but I also don’t think it’s good. That said, it’s framed and on my desk as a reminder of my first ever watercolour illustration! . . #art #artist #artistsoninstagram #artistsofinstagram #sketch #sketchbook #illustration #lineart #watercolor #bleach #bleachanime #anime #manga #mangaart

Some art supplies just call to you on another level, it’s spiritual. The desire to create. To explore. To hold a story in your hand and watch it unfold stroke by stroke, word by word. . . . #art #artist #artistsoninstagram #artistsofinstagram #dippen #traditionalart #watercolour #story #storytelling #spirituality #writer #writerscommunity #writersofinstagram

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