A life of prose

Now, I’m going to put out a short caveat before digging into this article. I am self employed—so to speak—and this enables me to commit significant amounts of time to my writing. But, with that said, I did begin my journey while living the average 9-5. And, after years of abrupt scheduling, poor work/life balance, and life altering health issues, I’ve finally developed my own weekly writing routine. And it works. But it isn’t some unrealistic, crack-of-the-whip, Stephen King zeitgeist

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA – August 28, 2025  Brisbane’s literary community is in for a treat this August as local author and veteran Brendon Patrick invites readers to join him for the launch of his debut novel: Afghani. This intimate gathering at Books@stones promises an evening of engaging conversation, cultural insights, and literary celebration. Event Details Date: Thurs, August 28, 2025,Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM AESTLocation: Books@stones, BrisbaneCo-host: Dylan from Brothers and BooksRSVP: brendon@alifeofprose.com.au About the Debut Novel This novel represents a stunning timeline, and a