<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Blackridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thrills from the Australian Outback]]></description><link>https://www.deonheyns.com.au/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:04:15 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.deonheyns.com.au/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Am I a planner or a pantser?]]></title><description><![CDATA[I don’t have a pressing desire to be seen as unique and no fear of fitting into the mould of a pantser or a planner. And so, I think I’d call myself a true hybrid model — and a bit short-sighted at that. Do I know where my stories will end? Absolutely not. Can I just sit down and write for hours and see where it leads me? Again, a resounding no. My process is more like deciding to paint a portrait, with the main feature being, say, an elephant. The elephant is my vague story idea. It is a bit...]]></description><link>https://www.deonheyns.com.au/post/am-i-a-planner-or-a-pantser</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a76b839421979b2d973273b</guid><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:04:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3cf657_2844ac5aab0a49538a3c06c1541ba066~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Deon Heyns</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inspiration can be found anywhere]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the unexpected joys of writing is discovering that inspiration rarely arrives when you're sitting at your desk. It often appears while wandering through the narrow streets of an old European city, standing in front of an extraordinary building, or watching the sun set over the Australian landscape. I've always loved travelling and have developed a lifelong fascination with architecture. Every place has a story, and every building reflects the people who imagined, built and lived within...]]></description><link>https://www.deonheyns.com.au/post/inspiration-can-be-found-anywhere</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a65909f35380d3132b38862</guid><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:44:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3cf657_c232c4fb495344099ea064fd12f0fd00~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Deon Heyns</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why I write]]></title><description><![CDATA[People often ask me why a GP would decide to write psychological thrillers. The answer is simple: I've always been fascinated by people. For many years, medicine has given me the privilege of listening to thousands of stories. Every person who walks through a consulting room brings with them hopes, fears, triumphs and secrets. While medicine treats illness, it also offers a remarkable window into human nature. That curiosity has never left me. I've always wondered what motivates people, why...]]></description><link>https://www.deonheyns.com.au/post/why-i-write</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a659048532301fe59fddecd</guid><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:43:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3cf657_f3ef122afa7d487b8a1f0f8e11325ee7~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Deon Heyns</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>