The Small Print
A little while ago I was feeling a bit restless, so I thought I’d give myself some more options by …
Every Dog has it’s Day
26th August is International Dog Day. It was initially created to raise awareness about the number of dogs that are …
The Missing Chapter
During the editing process of writing a book, you will quite often delete words, sentences, paragraphs and even whole chapters …
Sneak Peek at Chapter 1 of ‘Free Fall’
ONE A seven o’clock start in the conference room of a drab hotel was the epitome of everything that was …
Cover Story
When ‘Hypnotic’ was published I knew exactly what I wanted on the cover of the book, so I had a …
My New Book!
I have been SO rubbish at updating my blog since last year. I hold my hands up. I do have …
The Offering
I looked around with dismay at my accommodation for the next week. Not quite what I’d expected when I booked …
The Casting Couch – Characters & Settings
So many people ask me if my characters are based on real people that I know, and I can honestly …
Green Fingers?
Like many, I nurtured an interest in gardening over lockdown, and enjoyed it so much that this year I doubled …
Writing Inspiration
One of the most common questions you get asked as a writer is “Where do you get your ideas?” The …
‘Hypnotic’ Book Launch
I nearly didn’t have a Book Launch, but I’m so glad that I did. There were a couple of …
Last Orders
April 12th was a big day in England, as lots of non-essential shops, pubs and leisure facilities were allowed to …
National Pet Month
Over the last year many of us have adopted a new family member in the form of a pet. And …
Salad Sucks
I want to look like this: Every now and then I’ll try to achieve that goal, generally when I see …
Keep on Moo-vin
We’re very lucky where we live to have some beautiful countryside to walk in, and never have we appreciated it …
Lucky Strike
Lucky Strike : Award-Winning Flash Fiction : “You beauty!” muttered Frank under his breath, as the last number came up …
The Ballad of Billy the Kid
Short Story The Ballad of Billy the Kid Today was going to be the day. Will knew this as soon …
Man Up
Man Up Why Movember is SO Important Every time International Women’s Day rolls around in March there are lots of …
Miss Marple and the Poo Bags
Miss Marple and the Poo Bags : Fly Tipping & Other Tales from the Ditch : The other evening we …