As a crime writer it’s difficult to use a day like Valentine’s Day as a hook for a blog post. But then I thought about how much I – and millions of people – love crime (either fact or fiction)… Continue Reading →
I’m a big fan of playing games to help me generate ideas and get inspiration for new stories. Usually it’s ‘what if’ that helps me to develop what I’m writing. But on this occasion it was the Ideas Store page,… Continue Reading →
When you start out as a writer, it’s all about creativity, planning and writing your stories – basically, the fun stuff. But when you decide to self-publish, all that changes. In your author business, you’re the boss and you have… Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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