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Free Book Giveaway Now On!

Posted on November 27, 2022 Leave a Comment

All my books are now ABSOLUTELY FREE to download on Kindle until midnight on the 1st December (Pacific time)

5 Useful Posts for Novelists – Romantic Subplot Edition 😍

Posted on August 7, 2022 Leave a Comment

I’ve been trying to find some pointers to help me really polish off the relationship between my protagonist and the love interest. Here’s some links to a few of the more useful articles I’ve found.

I’ve Just Started Draft 2.2 of ‘Project E’ and Feel Very Positive About It

Posted on May 24, 2022 Leave a Comment

I’m pleased to say the first draft 2 is actually a lot better than I thought it was when I was writing it.

Book Review: The Thursday Murder Club

Posted on October 30, 2021 Leave a Comment

I probably bought The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman for the same reason you did: I remembered how funny, likable and intelligent the author seemed to be on Pointless and thought that would mean his writing would be equally as funny, likable and intelligent.

8 Great Fiction and Writing Blogs

Posted on June 13, 2021 Leave a Comment

It’s that time again, when I take a few steps back from the fore to put the spotlight on some of my favourite posts from other fiction and writing blogs around the web.

Author Interview: D. Wallace Peach (Part 2 of 2)

Posted on June 11, 2021 1 Comment

I had the pleasure of chatting with D. Wallace Peach, whose books, including the ‘Shattered Sea’ duology, are available to buy now on Amazon. This is part two of that interview.

Author Interview: D. Wallace Peach (Part 1 of 2)

Posted on June 10, 2021 2 Comments

I had the pleasure of chatting with D. Wallace Peach, whose books, including the ‘Shattered Sea’ duology, are available to buy now on Amazon. This is part one of our interview. Don’t forget to check back next week for part two!

5 Signs You Should Quit Reading That Novel

Posted on June 9, 2021 1 Comment

If you’re reading a novel you’re not too sure about, here’s a few warning signs that it might be time to abandon it altogether, randomly illustrated with Star Trek gifs.

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