Lee Hopkins reflects on his writing journey, sharing three transformative lessons: embracing discomfort, practising gentle persistence, and finding joy in the process. He emphasises mindfulness, vulnerability, and creativity while balancing AI tools like Claude to enhance storytelling, making writing a practice of radical presence
She’s on her way back! Stephanie, our favourite cybercrime detective, is currently having her fourth book written about her. Want to read a draft of the first chapter? Be my guest!
“Embracing Neurodiversity“ offers an overview of several neurodevelopmental conditions (autism, ADHD, dyslexia, Tourette’s, and dyscalculia), explaining their characteristics, challenges, and strengths, and advocating for neurodiversity acceptance. Then, “Understanding AuDHD“ focuses specifically on the co-occurrence of autism and ADHD (AuDHD), exploring its neurological basis, impact on daily life, and strategies for support and understanding, emphasizing the Double Empathy Problem and the need for mutual understanding in communication. […]
Project title Empowering bibliotherapy literature by popularising and positioning psychological concepts as benefits Research topic summary This project delves into the use of psychological theories within fictional literature, specifically focusing on a novel. While the psychology discussed is based on genuine science, it is not central to the story being told. The project aims to highlight the challenges and opportunities involved in presenting complex psychological […]
A-ha! It’s finally here… the first in a series of novels about civilian cybercrime detective Stephanie McBride. In this thrilling cyber-crime novel, follow the journey of Stephanie McBride, a civilian specialist investigating cybercrimes in Adelaide, who unknowingly crosses paths with Logan Robinson, an IT consultant turned hacker. As their worlds collide, they become entangled in a dangerous game involving corporate espionage, hacking exploits, and a […]
Excellent — my latest novel is now live on Amazon. A fact-fiction novel based on psychology and crime, and the follow-up to How to be your Possible Self‘. In a world where the truth is the enemy, one woman’s quest to enlighten becomes a perilous battle for her survival. Dr. Lauren Millward, a distinguished social psychologist, stumbles upon explosive evidence, revealing how corporations manipulate human […]
Recording Your Books for Podcasting G’day! I’m Lee Hopkins, and I’m stoked to announce my professional book recording services for podcasting. Whether you’re an author aiming to expand your audience or a storyteller wanting to share your narrative with the world, I can help turn your written words into engaging audio experiences. Why Podcast Your Book? Podcasting is booming, with over 420 million listeners tuning […]
My first degree was in fact a joint Honours: Applied Psychology & Sociology. I took a particular shine to Social Psychology, but I did enjoy my Sociology lectures and got better marks in my Soc assignments than my Psych assignments. I watched the author of this book on a YT video where, for two hours, the host and she talked about the sexual environment for […]
Logan The glow from multiple monitors bathed the small office in a harsh, artificial light. I sat there, Logan Robinson, amidst the chaos of my digital battleground. The desk was a minefield of papers and empty coffee mugs, remnants of countless skirmishes with unyielding code and stubborn systems. My fingers flew across the keyboard, a rapid staccato rhythm that had been drilled into me during […]
In his technologically cluttered room, Logan Robinson is a master hacker pursuing personal vengeance. His obsession with exposing the corruption behind his father’s and brother’s deaths isolates him from his concerned mother, Patricia. Despite successfully hacking into a government database, Logan is haunted by nightmares of the accident that claimed his family. His mother’s plea and the painful realization of his destructive path lead to a silent promise to abandon his quest for revenge. As he disconnects his equipment, Logan acknowledges the hope and possibility of redemption, stepping into a future where he aims to make amends and heal.