Author of the Allensbury Mysteries

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Retreating into editing

Next week I’ve set myself a challenge. I’m going to finish the edits on my as yet unpublished book once and for all. Yes it’s a bit of a challenge but I’m confident I can do it. So in line… Continue Reading →

IWSG: Editing, editing and more editing…

If you’ve been reading this blog for any length of time, you’ll know how much I hate editing. I’d much rather be flying ahead, writing more and having fun. However, I understand the need for editing and doing everything you… Continue Reading →

Writers who inspire me – Joanna Penn

Joanna appears in many guises. Some may know her as thriller writer JF Penn, others as entrepreneur and blogger The Creative Penn, and friends and family probably know her as Jo. Each of her identities has a different role in… Continue Reading →

There’s still so much to learn

After suffering a number of rejections in a very short space of time, a holiday in Seville was just what the doctor ordered. In my case, literally as I’ve been suffering from a vitamin D deficiency (stupid British weather!). The… Continue Reading →

IWSG: Playing my part

Today’s blog is brought to you in association with the Insecure Writers Support Group, a place for like-minded writing souls to gather and support each other. My problem at the moment isn’t creativity when it comes to fiction. It’s all… Continue Reading →

Why I’m not giving up

I post on the first Wednesday of every month as a member of the Insecure Writers’ Support Group. The group was set up by Alex J. Cavanaugh to bring together writers to offer each other support. Pop along to the website to… Continue Reading →

For the love of a library

It’s not often that I get publicly angry and rant about things, but I’ve got to join in the outrage against the closure and scaling back opening hours at libraries. I found out last week that the library in my… Continue Reading →

IWSG: Taking the unenforced day off

Every month I post on the first Wednesday as a member of the Insecure Writers’ Support Group. The group was set up by Alex J. Cavanaugh to bring together writers to offer each other support. Pop along to the website… Continue Reading →

Writers who inspire me: Louise Voss and Mark Edwards

One of the qualities I admire most in people is a can-do attitude; those people who when life throws down an obstacle don’t give up but work out a way around it. Louise and Mark are these kind of people…. Continue Reading →

ISWG: The generosity of writers

A few weeks ago I wrote about my big dilemma. I made a decision and have decided to go for the traditional publishing route. (Thanks to everyone who helped with their opinions and support). So my book is now edited,… Continue Reading →

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