Back in 2010, if you had asked me what my writing goals were, I would have told you, 'To be successful.' I'd have defined success…
Continue reading → 10 years – 26 books – 1 million copies #amwriting #tuesdaymotivation
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
I got a shock this morning. Well, not so much a shock as a reality check. After yet another early 4am start, I reached…
Last week, I was interviewed by chellesandbbooks and I thought I'd share the interview with you. If you ever wondered where my inspiration comes from,…
Continue reading → Day in the Life of a Writer and Her Grumpy and more #writers-life #new-release
It's less than two weeks before my new thriller THE BIRTHDAY the first in the DI Natalie Ward series hits the shelves. This will be…
My mother always knew she'd die of cancer - that or a heart attack. She'd been a heavy smoker since she was 18 and I…
I regularly get emails from new authors asking for advice about getting published. I'm not an expert on the subject but am happy to share…
Continue reading → Getting Your Book Published Part One #writingtips
