Most writers will tell you they love writing. But many will come up with a myriad of reasons to postpone the hour when they actually sit down and write. That’s certainly true of me. I adore writing. I get pure … Read More
I have just walked from Kings Cross to the Paddington basin along the Regents Canal, courtesy of YouTube. Why? Research! A character in my next novel walks this route. I’ve done sections of it in the past but my memory … Read More
What’s involved in the process? Ever since Blue Tide Rising came out, people have asked ‘When’s the next one coming out?’ Pleased to report, I now have a date!! September 2023. Another question I get asked is: ‘why has it … Read More
Summer is festival season – not just for music, for the literary world too! After two years of restrictions, book fairs are back with a vengeance, and I’m attending a packed programme of events throughout the summer along with other … Read More
Last month Whitby in north Yorkshire set a new world record for the number of vampires gathered in one place. The event – planned for the 125th anniversary of Bram Stoker’s Dracula being published – saw 1,369 caped, fanged, ghoulish … Read More
Writing a novel is like running a marathon. It’s a hard slog. There are times when you fly, and times when you limp along. There are times when you think you won’t make it and feel like giving up. Then … Read More
You’ve written a novel. It has a beginning, middle and end. What should you do now? You’ve toiled over your manuscript and – doubtless – paid the price in sleepless nights and missed social engagements. Perhaps you locked yourself in … Read More
Studies show that writing helps process emotions. Troubling thoughts can circle round the mind, taking on a magnitude all their own, and leave us feeling exhausted, and helpless. Those thoughts, if they stay in the brain and don’t find an … Read More
Ever fancied writing a novel but don’t know where to start? Are you a novice writer with an idea for a story but struggle to get your ideas on paper? This blog is a whistle-stop tour of all the elements … Read More
Today we are going to look at three short poetry forms – Haiku, Tanka and Limericks, and have a go at writing one of each! All of these poetry forms have historical origins and a distinct structure and form. Each … Read More