LM Milford

Author of the Allensbury Mysteries

Page 3 of 18

A Deadly Portrayal – the new Allensbury Mystery

It’s here….A Deadly Portrayal Finally I can reveal the cover and blurb of the new Allensbury Mystery! Dan, Emma and the gang are back with another tough case, taking them into the competitive world of the theatre. There’s blackmail, betrayal… Continue Reading →

Meet the narrator

Have you met my narrator Ben? As we prepare to launch A Killer Christmas in audio book format, I’ve been reflecting on the creation process. My narrator Ben Hynes and I have worked together on three books now and I think… Continue Reading →

Why good writing means informing, enriching and entertaining

I spoke at a writers’ event recently and chose the topic of what makes good writing. For me, this means informing and enriching, but above all entertaining. Here’s what I said (not totally verbatim!): What is good writing? Publishers tell… Continue Reading →

How to make time for writing

Probably the most common excuse (yes, I’m being harsh and saying it’s an excuse) for why people don’t start writing is that they can’t find the time. Newsflash: you will never find time. Ever. Something will always come up to… Continue Reading →

My first writers’ event!

Next Sunday I’ll be doing my first writers’ event, selling my books and giving a ten-minute talk. I’ll be talking about what makes good writing and how it has to inform, enrich and entertain the reader. This was advice given… Continue Reading →

What it takes to be an indie author

Happy Indie Author Week! It’s that time of year when we celebrate indie authors, their work and their contribution to the writing community. Whatever genre they write in, the life of an indie author can be tough. There are many… Continue Reading →

It’s arrived – A Killer Christmas

It’s been an epic journey getting A Killer Christmas from the bare bones of the idea, through the notebook pages and laptop and out onto the virtual book shelves. Late last year I was talking to my dad about The… Continue Reading →

Why we should all be supporting indie bookshops

Welcome to Bookshop.org! Look no further if you’re a socially conscious book buyer, with a hankering to support your local independent bookshop. Bookshop.org gives you the chance to buy books online and give 10 per cent of what you spend… Continue Reading →

What does International Literacy Day mean to me?

As a voracious reader and writer, literacy has always been a huge part of my life. I’ve loved books and reading for as long as I can remember. Joining the ranks of published writers is simply a dream come true…. Continue Reading →

September is…Read A New Book Month

September is a good month. Why? Because it’s Read A New Book Month. If you’re like me, you’ll find yourself re-reading old favourites as a cosy comfort blanket when you’re feeling a bit down. The recent state of the world… Continue Reading →

« Older posts Newer posts »

© 2026 LM Milford — Powered by WordPress

Theme by Anders NorenUp ↑