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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.

Why I’m Scaling Back on Social Media and Getting Back to Blogging

Posted on May 5, 2022 Leave a Comment

Social media is key to selling loads of books. That’s what people say and they’re probably right but… Urgh. It’s a pain, and in my experience, it’s not been all that profitable. I have social media accounts all over the place: Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, TikTok, Instagram, you name it, but I’m not entirely convinced these […]

Detective Mo 2: Titular Teaser

Posted on February 12, 2022 Leave a Comment

I thought about doing a Detective Mo 2 title reveal, but then I realised that would exceptionally boring. It’s a children’s mystery book, so you’ll want some sort of puzzle!

Detective Mo and the Missing Prince – OUT NOW!

Posted on December 23, 2021 Leave a Comment

I’m delighted to announce my new children’s book is now finished and available to buy on Amazon under its true title: Detective Mo and the Missing Prince.

Book Review: Mark of the Raven

Posted on August 15, 2021 Leave a Comment

I love a good old fashioned high fantasy set in faintly medieval inspired magical worlds and Christian fantasy Mark of the Raven by Morgan L. Busse promised to be exactly that…. In general, an enjoyable book… It didn’t knock my socks off but it was okay.

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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