Four months till Dead Ringer is published – what am I doing to prepare?
My debut novel, Dead Ringer, is set to be published on 27 February 2020. That’s four months from now, which … Read More
5 things I’ve learned as a beginner in public speaking
Public speaking has always been a huge fear of mine, but over the last year, I’ve been working on getting … Read More
One bad habit that writers need to break
It’s time to stop cringing when people ask if you’re a writer. It’s time to stop waving your hand when … Read More
The People’s Friend’s Writer of the Week
I’m thrilled to be The People’s Friend’s Writer of the Week. Here’s a short interview from their blog. What inspired … Read More
The 10 people who’ll critique your writing
Joining a writing group is probably the best thing I’ve ever done, in terms of improving my writing. Getting other … Read More
I gave up coffee and I didn’t die
(Trust me, I’m surprised too.)… Read More
5 YA books from the 90s that deserve a revival
Looking at the current crop of Young Adult books, it can be tough to remember that there was ever a … Read More
What listening to audiobooks taught me about writing craft
I’m a recent convert to audiobooks. For years, I never had much patience for them. If you’re a fast reader, … Read More
6 books to read if you love Gillian Flynn’s psychological thrillers
I love Gillian Flynn! Doesn’t everyone love Gillian Flynn? (Real answer: No. My mum does not love Gillian Flynn. I … Read More