Author of the Allensbury Mysteries

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How can authors use AI ethically

AI can be useful in some aspects of publishing, but can it replace key parts of the process of producing a book?

Why you don’t have to write every day

One of the first things you get told as a newbie writer is that you have to write every day – it’s the only way you’ll ever finish your novel/short story/script, whatever it is you’re writing. It’s true that writing… Continue Reading →

Why authors write Christmas crime

As I’m celebrating the third anniversary of publishing my festive novella, A Killer Christmas, I decided to write something about why I chose to write a Christmas crime special in the Allensbury Mysteries series. A Christmas crime novel works so… Continue Reading →

Five on Friday with LM Milford @LMMilford

Today I’m delighted to feature crime fiction author LM Milford who writes the Allensbury mysteries, covering the exploits of local newspaper reporter Dan Sullivan. A former newspaper journalist, Lynne’s experience has influenced her work, although her stories were never as… Continue Reading →

Writing fact vs fiction

On the surface, it would seem that news writing and fiction writing are poles apart. One is concerned with truth and fact, the other with making stuff up, respectively. However, I would attest that they are nearer than we think…. Continue Reading →

Where did A Killer Christmas come from?

As we celebrate the second birthday of A Killer Christmas, I started to think about where the story came from. Usually I find that my book ideas arise from a specific situation. With A Deadly Rejection it was during a… Continue Reading →

It’s launch day – A Deadly Portrayal

The day is finally here when A Deadly Portrayal arrives on the digital shelves! With ballet, blackmail and betrayal on the programme in the theatre, it’s a very exciting and nerve-wracking day for me, and everyone at Readthrough Press, as… 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 →

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