‘Write with Copilot’, urges the computer. I ignore it, bristling. Why do I need a co-pilot if I’m not flying a plane? I never invited this thing in. It’s galling that this intrusive bot assumes it is a superior writer … Read More
It’s been a while, but my second novel, Heartsound, is out soon! Set in Bath, Nottingham, London and Ljubljana, Heartsound is a literary coming-of-age novel that follows the fortunes of main character Chrissie through several decades. The narrative plays out … Read More
What does artificial intelligence mean for the writing community? I recently asked a chatbot to write a review of Blue Tide Rising. This is what it came up with – in about seven seconds. “Blue Tide Rising by Clare Stevens … Read More
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