Well, it’s April, the world is a different place — and I’ve realised I haven’t blogged since last year! How time flies, and who knew? And...

I’ve been having a think recently about the concept of a ‘hook’ in writing. Specifically with reference to novels (obviously!). I was...

When I first thought about doing this blog, I discarded the idea because ‘everyone’ does it. But then I decided that my choices are...

A few weeks ago, I bought a pair of ratcheted loppers for the garden. Bear with me, because this is relevant. For those of you who may...

I've borrowed this descriptor from Amazon, because I think it's so apt. Just after I read the book, I saw the play – at the Bridge...

I’m in awe of authors. All of them — novelists, non-fiction writers, experts, short story writers, people who write cookery books,...

I went on a Nordic cruise a few weeks ago, and someone recommended this book: The Unseen by Roy Jacobsen (translated by Don Bartlett and...

As an author, one of the questions I’ve grown to hate is: “How are sales of [insert latest book] going?” You’d think that was a...

Nobody likes rejection. Throughout life there are many occasions when we feel its pain: not being included in friendship groups at...

There are some authors who have a gift for creating a setting in their novels that truly resonates with readers. In writer-speak,...