Ten years ago this week, I decided to write a novel that would entertain, make readers laugh and would resonate with them. I hadn't thought…
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It seems only five minutes ago I was leaping about in excitement waiting to introduce you to DI Natalie Ward and her team. It was…
In August 1980 my life turned upside down. What was to be a simple hospital procedure saw me paralysed and facing a year of uncertainty,…
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Way back in May 2010, I had a debut self-pubbed novel waiting to launch and no idea how to go about it. For the year…
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Soon after I got the writing bug and had written a couple of books, I sat down and made out a list of goals I…
I've been sitting on this one for some time but I am so excited to finally be able to tell you that I have signed…
I got a shock this morning. Well, not so much a shock as a reality check. After yet another early 4am start, I reached…
Roxy had a secret. Now she's gone... Today sees the cover reveal of the 4th book in the Natalie Ward series - THE SLEEPOVER. I…
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It's a bit late in the day, but I am delighted to tell you that I’ve signed with literary agent, Amy Tannenbaum, from Jane Rotrosen Agency…
Asked recently at an author event where my inspiration for my crime novels comes from, I said simply, 'life'. THE DARE, published on April 28th, is…
