There is nothing more soul-crushing than being a writer on submission, as well as unemployed and seeking a job. I don't recommend it.

Well.....half of that was fixed today. I landed a great job. I know in this current market, I am very fortunate.

Live and Uncut made the shortlist for the Ripperology Book of the Decade. It’s the only fiction book to make the list. A huge honor.

What really bothers me is how this story can be so well received by readers, yet rejected by editors on the traditional route.

Makes it make sense 😞

When artistic mashup realizes its full potential

The only thing more epic than seeing a backflip at Monster Jam this close, is to see it in slomo

Celebrating 🇦🇺 Day the best way I know how. With a Lamb Roast.

Happy Australia Day fellow Aussies and Expats. 🫶🇦🇺

Sporting a new license place frame. I dig it.

I feel ya, dear beta-reader, I feel ya 🤷‍♂️

And that's a wrap 🎭

Charlotte's school's performance ended today, & my little girl CRUSHED IT in the role of Lafou!!!

She received rave reviews & so much praise from people who attended. So proud of my little one, (Thespian 2). She has a great future in stage ahead of her. ❤️

I can’t say I’m this person, all the time. But each day I try to be as close to this as possible. #goals

It's been nearly 2 years since this aired live, but I still receive feedback like this via my website:

"I just watched a repeat of History's Greatest Mysteries about Jack the Ripper, and loved your prominent appearance on it. I hope to get my hands on a copy of your book one day."

If people wonder why I continue to fight for my Ripper novel, then blame readers like this, who sent me the below email. They've never read my writing before and Live and Uncut is their introduction to my stories. This is fuel, and why I still believe Carl Axford has a future.

Following on from a friend's inspiration today, here is the mood board for my current WIP

Ok, this is so dramatic it doesn't even look like me. This fella scares me a little.