I know what you’re going to say – you use smiley faces ALL the time! Yes, and I hate myself for it. I am a writer and should be able to express my feelings in words – that’s my business.But these little icons for emotions are addictive. Once you start to use them, you cannot stop. Yet, they are oh, … [Read more...]
Mad About The Boy by Helen Fielding
Sunday 27th October.Books finished: 1, Weight: not telling! Alcohol units: too many, Calories: not counted, Family lunches at new Italian restaurant in up-and-coming Finsbury Park: 1, Puddings: 1.5 (one own, half of the Englishman’s shared), Words written on novel:0.Yes, it’s addictive, this diary … [Read more...]
Win a FREE copy of Coffee and Vodka!
I am delighted to tell you that I am in the Author Spotlight over at a lovely book review blog called, Jaffa Reads Too. I talk about the writing of Coffee and Vodka, and about what inspires me (apart from coffee!) and I even proffer some advice for aspiring writers. What's more, … [Read more...]
Book Beginnings on Fridays: House of Silence by Linda Gillard
I found Book Beginnings through a site called Jaffa Reads Too. It's is a kind of a linked Round Robin, sharing the first chapters of the book that you are currently reading. This clever idea is hosted by Rose City Reader.This is how Book Beginnings on Fridays works in the words of … [Read more...]
On the buses
Due to a recent mishap with my little toe, I've had to reduce walking to a minimum during my London commute, whereas normally I try to maximise the potential of exercise on my way to work; stomping through woods, running up and down escalators.Last week, when I could hardly walk at all, I had to … [Read more...]
What are your characters wearing?
A few years ago, during a critique session on my MA in Creative Writing course, a fellow student pointed out that I often described what my characters were wearing in some considerable detail. This wasn't a criticism as such, she said, but just something she'd noticed. (We’d had a lot of lessons … [Read more...]
Radio silence and a poorly back
It's been a while since I posted something but it isn't that I've forgotten about you all.No, it's my back once again.... Yes, I know it's getting a little boring now, but bear with me, normal blogging service will soon be resumed. (I am seeing a wonderful osteopath).However, to make matters worse, … [Read more...]
I’ve won an Alice Award!
I am absolutely thrilled and amazed that the lovely people at Displaced Nation have given The Red King of Helsinki an Alice Award! Here is what the Alice Award is all about: What's An Alice Award? Displaced Dispatch presents an “Alice Award” to a writer who we think has a … [Read more...]
Free book offer!
For a very limited time, you can download my Cold War spy novel, The Red King of Helsinki, FREE!Click here for your free copy of this wintry tale of lies, spies and gymnastics on Amazon.co.uk and here for Amazon.com.This crazy summer holiday offer starts today, Saturday 27th July and ends Wednesday … [Read more...]
A few words about The Alliance of Independent Authors
There's a strange discussion going on over at David Gaughran's site about an organisation I myself feel honoured to be a member of, Alliance of Independent Authors. David published an interview with Orna Ross, the founder of ALLi, which has (strangely) caused a bit of a stir on the site. The … [Read more...]
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