Mamma Mia #writerslife
I've written before about my mother, a larger-than-life character who at almost five foot and fierce, was definitely the matriarch of our family. Having spent…
I've written before about my mother, a larger-than-life character who at almost five foot and fierce, was definitely the matriarch of our family. Having spent…
When I wrote my first thriller, I was a bag of nerves. The move from writing romantic comedy to writing crime fiction was a…
Continue reading → Always Believe #writerslife #TuesdayThoughts
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…
Continue reading → The Ups and Downs of a Writer #writing #writerscommunity
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,…
Continue reading → Research Gone Mad #MondayMotivation #MondayMorning @bookouture
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…
Continue reading → Why Book Bloggers are Invaluable #bookbloggers #bookreviewers
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…
Continue reading → DI Natalie Ward is Back #TheSleepover @bookouture