Tips from a writing festival
June 25, 2023On Saturday 24 June, I attended an event at beautiful Manor House Gardens in south London. I was part of a panel of crime writers…
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Black Valley Farm: prologue
June 18, 2023To celebrate publication on 22 June, I’m sharing a preview of the opening chapters here on my website. Take a read and, if you like…
Author interview: Lorraine Mace
June 5, 2023Today, I’m lucky enough to be joined by the brilliant crime writer Lorraine Mace. Born and raised in South East London, Lorraine lived and worked…
Black Valley Farm has arrived!
May 18, 2023So…. my next book isn’t actually out until 22 June. However, it’s normal in the world of publishing for an author to receive some copies…
Author interview: Heather Critchlow
May 17, 2023Today, I’m talking to crime writer Heather Critchlow about her brilliant debut novel, Unsolved. Heather talks about the inspiration behind the novel, and shares her experiences…
Black Valley Farm going out to bookshops today
April 27, 2023In the lead up to the publication of a book, it’s common for a publisher to produce early copies to share with publishers and reviewers….
Five tips for not giving up
April 26, 2023In my last post, I gave you some tips for getting started with your first novel. Here, I take a look at some of the…
Five tips for getting started
April 4, 2023If you’re thinking of writing a novel but you’re not sure where to start, these five tips might be just what you need. One: switch…
