Date: Wednesday 10th April, Times: 6pm – 7pm Venue: Five Leaves Bookshop, 14 A, Long Row, Nottingham. NG1 2DH Pleased to report that Five Leaves Bookshop, who are hosting my launch event on 8th April, have put on a second … Read More
UPDATE: event now fully booked but there is now a second launch on Wednesday 10 April. Details here. When: Monday 8 April 7:00pm – 8.30pm Where: Five Leaves Bookshop, 14 A, Long Row, Nottingham. NG1 2DH What: Launch of Clare … 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
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
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
September marks a new season in what has certainly been one of the strangest years in recent history For me, it brings with it another tentative step towards what we consider ‘normal.’ Last week I packed up my home office ready … Read More
They say travel broadens the mind, and August is traditionally a time when we head off somewhere for a summer break. But as it’s 2020, that might not be happening, or we may be going on a different sort of … Read More
For some, lockdown’s provided an opportunity to have a clear-out and I for one have started sorting out boxes etc that have been hanging around for so long I’ve forgotten what’s in them. Some of what I’ve unearthed has been … Read More
Where and when a story takes place is crucial for the reader’s enjoyment and understanding and provides a backdrop for the action. It creates atmosphere and sets the scene for the narrative. Setting can also give an idea as to … Read More
Last week, I received four reviews for Blue Tide Rising, three good, one bad. And guess which one I spent ages agonising over, unpicking, and generally over-analysing? The poor review wasn’t posted on the review website for which it was … Read More