Finding the Perfect Place to Write
I’ve been using data to identify the best place and time to write. The results were surprising…
Writing
What Effect is Brexit Having on Fiction?
Brexit. Love it or hate it, if you’re in the UK like me, you just can’t avoid it. I’ve managed to avoid writing about it in this blog (and in my books, more of which shortly) so far, but today I’m getting that one post out of my system and will forever be silent (it’s […]
Why I Love Editing
Some writers love first drafts, some love editing. Here’s why I love editing.
How Does a Self-sufficient Community Make Easter Eggs?
Thicker Than Water and its sequels take place six years after devastating floods have ravaged England and ruined the country’s infrastructure. The characters in the books are self-sufficient. In the village, they have goats for milk, allotments for vegetables, and a smoke house for fish. They bake their own bread and raise animals for meat. […]
The Debut Novel: The Beginning of an Author’s Career, or The End?
How debut novels can make or break an author’s career – and why I’m glad that didn’t apply to mine.
Thank You!
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Who is Sarah Evans?
Who is Sarah Evans from Thicker Than Water and Sea of Lies? What motivates her and how does her character develop? Find out in this post.
Pivot!!!! When Plans Have to Change
I’ve almost finished planning my next book – but have decided to put that on hold and write another one instead. Find out whether I’ve gone mad.
The Dyer Family: Dysfunctional or Just Unlucky?
The Dyer family start off at the beginning of ‘Thicker Than Water’ in conflict, and then things get steadily worse. But how do they cope?
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