My Top Reads of 2017 – Five Great Books
It’s the time of year when book bloggers and authors post their top reads. I’ve read some great choices on…
Recommendations – Best Crime Novels
Enthusiastic book bloggers have led me to some of the best crime novels by authors I’d not previously read. As…
In Praise of Writing Buddies
Sharing early drafts with trusted writing buddies has been a game changer for my writing. I never planned to work…
The Wonder of Book Bloggers
Book Bloggers are a wonder. Until my editor told me about them, I didn’t know that book bloggers existed. I…
Psychological Thriller Alert: Cover Reveal for The Perfect Neighbours
I am thrilled to reveal the cover for my new psychological thriller The Perfect Neighbours, published by HarperCollins Killer Reads…
Summer Reads – Reading in the Sun
Still writing a first draft, but made time out from scribbling for Summer Reads. Here is what I said on…
Short Story Feast – Creative Writing at its Best
Short Story Feast I don’t often read short stories in bulk but sometimes it’s good to have a short story…
Good Reads on goodreads: reviews of some fabulous four-star books
Good Reads on goodreads Still in first draft mode, so this month’s blog is all about the good reads I’ve…
Too Busy to Blog – Writer in First Draft Mode
It’s the end of March and I haven’t written a blog since January. I’ve had my head down working in first…
Read a different genre
A writer must not only keep up to date with reading trends in her/his own genre, but also take time to read a different…