When I’m asked what sort of books I write, I sometimes describe my work as ‘book club fiction.’ It doesn’t fit neatly into any one genre, it’s character-driven and gives readers plenty to discuss. In this blog post I look … Read More
After a novel is launched comes the anxious, sometimes frustrating, wait for reviews to come in. Apparently, only one in a hundred readers leave reviews. But they’re more important than we may think, both to readers and authors. This post … Read More
The first launch event for Heartsound happened two weeks ago, the second, hot on its heels, two days later. I’m still coming down from the buzz of two fabulous events. These launches and the audience reaction helped focus my mind … Read More
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