Hollywood...what do you see when you hear that?
Women in ball dresses, furs and gloves. Men in black top hat and tails. Where everyone is sipping cocktails. Black and white photographs. A place clean, almost resort like, a dream, a place of possibilities. 
For 100 days, I have lived in this place, from the perspective of my protagonist, Constance J. Collins and the stories she collects, unveiling the truth behind the curtain.
This story evolved from one small idea, a short story, about the begone Hollywood actresses of the 40s and 50s, sharing their life experiences in a sort of AA situation - Actresses Anonymous. 
Think the #metoo movement, but in the golden era of Hollywood.
Learning to love each actress that revealed her secrets of the system, that's focus was not protection but control. The never-ending things women endured or were subjected too, that people knew about but never stopped. 
Behind these stories, a woman, with her own path, investigating the death of her sister, and investigating who was behind it. Living in a time, she had started to outgrow. A time that she simply wanted more from.
Immersed in a time, that has long since gone, and how in small short spurts, the world changed so rapidly, moving from decade to decade - each one, leaving a part behind. 
Making now, such a distance memory from their lives then. As the hands of time continue to wind down, only a few people remain and remember what it was like. Their stories, falling like sand in an hour glass, eventually forgotten, to just become a part of our history. I wanted to capture this. Their story. 
As my 100 days wind down, and my 3rd and final draft comes to an end, ready for its next stages, I reflect on the dark truth, that has held me captivated. The many tragic lives lost, the cost behind the magic of Golden Hollywood. The path paved so this dream could continue to grow.
I can't wait for you to read it and I hope you love this as much as I have researching and writing it.
To the end of my 100 days...and final a place for those lost voices to finally be heard.
Love Aria x

This year marks Marilyn Monroe's 100th Birthday! 
The blonde bombshell actress who passed away in 1962, still to this day, her legend continues to inspire music, movies, books and podcasts - a stardom that has carried longer then her own life and career.
I was introduced to Marilyn Monroe and all the other 'Golden Hollywood' actresses by my grandmother. Who enjoyed watching the movies from that era.
It was this influence that inspired me to write 'Golden Hollywood', a novel about the dark truth behind the silver screen. 
Honoring all of those who inspired the characters in my story. Actresses, like Marilyn, who's life and truth wasn't discovered until too late. 
A system that eventually was blown wide open with the #metoo movement. 
So, lets take the time to pause and remember the late Marilyn Monroe.
1 June 1926 - 4 August 1962
Love Aria x

It's been a great month of research and working on my final draft of Golden Hollywood. 
I started this project about 8 years ago, having been inspired by the classic black & white movies from the 'golden' cinema era. 
As a child, I was fortunate enough to spend my school holidays with my grandmother, who used to watch all of these movies. I fell in love with the glamour, the outfits, the music and the stories. As I grew older and my love of films expanded, I still found a love, something beyond nostalgia, for these films. 
My curiosity changed though and I became fascinated by the people of that time, that made this era. The studios, the writers, the actors...asking the question what happened to them all?
This latest project of mine takes us back to 1950s, old Hollywood. 
We meet journalist J.J Collins who is writing an expose. Her source - the legendary leading ladies, who write their confessions in red lipstick. Reveling the dark secrets behind the silver screen. 
Her story is cast aside,  in an effort to protect the men, the ones who made the world go round, from facing embarrassment. 
Even more determined, she continues writing this story, except now, someone is trying to silence her, but she doesn't know who. Is it the mob or is it the studios fixer?
I look forward to sharing with you this story - so back to work I go.
Love Aria x

At the end of May, I was torn with what to work on and felt stuck. What do you do when you have so many drafts and ideas? How do you know the right one to choose?
I read somewhere that you need to commit to something called 100 days. Its about continuously writing and working on the same piece. Avoid working on new ideas that will distract you. Keeping your focus on the one project - even through the stale times, writers block, and persevering.
So, this is where I am at. Focused and excited working on a project that I'd previously started working on here and there, but haven't really committed to finishing until now. 
I look forward to sharing updates with you as the months go on and let you know if '100 days' works.
Until then...keep reading and writing.
​Love Aria x

Another year older...
This year I quietly celebrated the day I was born, but unlike previous years, where I felt like it was the start of a new chapter, this year felt like it was more of the start of a countdown.
The hour glass has been turned, the sand is now running down...
In February, I lost a family member and their passing really reminded me that life is short. What is it that remains once we are gone?
Since then I have been so focused on other parts of my life that I haven't had time to really sit back and enjoy what I love - to write.
I have lost leads, missed deadlines and fumbled opportunities to progress my career, that I can't help but feel like I'm sitting idle. 
Unlike the protagonist in my stories, I feel like I am taking the backseat in my own life, instead of leading from the front, being the one in control of my narrative.
So much fills our attention, our schedules, our decisions that it really can feel hard to move forward in something we feel is selfish... like our dreams.
If nothing else, I want to remind myself this year and especially for my birthday, that this is my life, and I've got to stop living in the backseat and time to take back control of the wheel, otherwise I am going to end up in a destination that I never meant to find myself in.
For anyone that has been feeling the same way lately. Time to pull over, take a look at your own map, and figure out where you want to go.
Happy Birthday to me and hopefully this time next year, we have gotten our life back on track.
​Love Aria x
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March was such an exciting ride with the release of 'Lost Souls,' but as the month winded down, I began to wonder -  what's next?
After all the work of editing, proof reading, formatting etc. that went into my novelette, I wanted to take a break, before beginning the same process with my next pending novel.
But a writer can't just be idle - can they?
Recently, I was visiting my 92 year old grandmother, and was telling her about what inspired my latest story I had in development. A story I 'm very excited to be finally writing - set in my hometown!
My new story, 'Tailor Made' is set in 1920s Perth, Western Australia. Think of it as the Australian version of Peaky Blinders.
As some of you are aware, I find inspiration everywhere, from unanswered questions, history and even things around me. This time was no different. 
I got the chance to explore a heritage listed building in the heart of Perth.
So enamored by the history that was still there. Questioning, what was the original purpose of this place? When was it built?
I began to look around the neighborhood for any other buildings that were built in or around the same period, establishing the newest setting of my story.
After researching all of this, I was excited to explore the fictional aspect. My main characters and the reason for them. What was their purpose? What was life like then?
I began writing my new adventure and began to feel that fresh excitement, that feeling I get whenever I start a new project.
But I can hear you say... why start a new story now, when I have another novel already there, just waiting for editing. 
Well, when an idea is fresh, I like to get down as much as I can, so I don't lose my ideas and  train of thought. I can always come back to the story later to revise, adjust and finish. If I start putting sand in the pit, I will have enough when the time comes to build those sandcastles. 
So for the month of April, I'm getting excited and lost in a new story, before I tackle my next paperback novel due later this year - Waltzing Matilda.
Love Aria x

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In 2016, I created a private social media profile for Aria Wynter. 
I wasn't ready to go public and it took me another 2 years to welcome Aria Wynter to the digital world. 
The reason for my hesitation was I was scared to reveal myself as a writer.
Quietly, for years, I wrote everything from novels, to poetry, to short stories to songs - in secret.
It seems an odd thing to hide about yourself but for many reasons my passion was only something I did in private.
So, what changed?
Life did.
I had overcame some major life roadblocks and setbacks. I grew, changed and with that came a new found confident attitude. 
This was who I am and now it was time to embrace it.
10 years later, I am on top search on google and have enough of a online presence that AI knows who I am. 
It was not something that happened overnight. It was years of hard work, patience and perseverance.
Not because I wanted to be 'somebody' but I longed to find my audience and other like minded people.
I can't believe its hit this milestone and I'm so grateful for the leaps and bounds I have made. 
I look forward to see where I am in another 10 years...
Maybe somebody's favorite author...but realistically I am excited to see what stories are waiting for me to create.
To everyone that has taken a chance on their dream this is for you.
It just goes to show, that you can create something from nothing.
​Love Aria x  

We are all feel very optimistic at the moment.
A new year brings new hope that things will be different.
Blank notebooks are being opened for stories waiting to be told.
New planners are being laid out. Time allocated for the things you love to do.
Goals are set and ready for the year ahead. 
​With the end of January approaching...
Are you still feeling good about your goals?
Are you on track?
Overall, I am still maintaining positive moves forward. 
I have a draft being edited and read 2 books. 
Compared to what the end of last year got like I am grateful for the small steps I continue making, even on days where I don't feel I accomplish anything. 
This first blog post for 2026 isn't just a best wishes for the New Year, this is one to remind you that there is still so many blank pages you need to fill out.
Let's not lose sight of our goals and dreams.
Here's to a successful New Year!
Love Aria x