Kickstart the New Year with fresh determination! Discover updates on Book Three, reflections on Douglas Stuart's Shuggie Bain, and thoughts

I had a wonderful Library Week visiting venues in Northern Ireland and Kenilworth. Engaged audiences, thoughtful questions...

A successful Book Extravaganza at Belgrade Theatre with inspiring chats, book swaps, and connections. A day to remember!

Grateful for the warm reception at St Nicholas Ladies Group as I shared 'No Going Back' & 'After.' Such a lovely audience & inspiring venue.

Bob Mortimer’s The Satsuma Complex surprised me—it’s clever and funny. Intrigued? Read on to find out why.

In this post, I explore why predictability can weaken serial fiction.

A ballerina's arrest for aiding Ukraine solidifies my decision never to visit Russia. Its regime echoes personal tragedies from my family's

I attended a writing workshop with Rupert Thomson, discovered his incredible novels, and was reminded how vital learning is for every writer

In this post, I explore the Taliban's latest oppressive measures against Afghan women, who are now banned from speaking.

A wonderfully warm welcome from Judy Brook, her staff and customers at Kenilworth Books made my day. This is a delightful bookshop and,...

My talk at Warwick Books started with a famous catchphrase from the comedy show: 'Allo 'Allo. Listen very carefully. I shall say this...

A fabulous article published in the Leamington Spa Courier. Thank you so much!

Here it is - a striking cover with an inspired typeface hinting at emotional breakdown and physical chaos. As followers of this website...

This is the new title for my sequel to No Going Back. And this is one of the many designs my husband, Mike, has come up with for the...

One of my nieces gifted this beautifully covered Liberty notebook to me, together with a copy of "Seeking Wisdom" by Julia Cameron. She...

I haven't felt like writing for a long time. Nearly every item of news depresses me. Certain stories - such as intensive octopus farming...

"Do you still think that we [Ukraine and Russia] are 'one nation'? Do you still think you can scare us, break us, force us to make...

After watching this wonderful production at the Donmar Warehouse, the man next to me turned and said: "And they've cancelled their...