The biggest surprise of all

What an exciting weekend I’ve had. Got my COVID jab which was pretty cool. And released my book. Which was even cooler. I’ve had a massive surprise though, and something completely unexpected has just blown my tiny mind. I felt incredibly awkward launching the book. Too much look at me. I sent round an email … Continue reading The biggest surprise of all

Going it alone… sort of… self-publishing

So it’s been a funny old year, hasn’t it? You’d’ve thought that the pandemic would make writing easier. All that time cooped up inside. Especially if you read the Daily Mail and believe that teachers have been doing nothing in lockdown - hours and hours of uninterrupted time! Of course, the reality has been very … Continue reading Going it alone… sort of… self-publishing

Five things I’ve learned about finishing a book

So, the moment has arrived and I've actually finished writing my first draft of my first novel.  It's a pretty exciting moment for me.  I woke up one morning, determined that today was the day, and bashed out 9000 words before teatime - focus!  I've learned some important things though that I thought might be … Continue reading Five things I’ve learned about finishing a book

Happy New Year – Let’s make 2018 the Year of the Writer

Welcome to 2018 everyone.  How exciting!  A new year!  I always love New Year for the possibilities that it brings.  Is there any other time of year that holds so much possibility and hope for the future?  Last year was pretty good for me in terms of my writing.  Sometimes when you're in the middle … Continue reading Happy New Year – Let’s make 2018 the Year of the Writer

Why I enjoyed Paula Hawkins’ new book Into the Water @PaulaHWrites #IntoTheWater

I've just read Into the Water and I was not disappointed! Firstly, I was a big fan of Girl on the Train (I have to admit when I was looking for the picture for this post, I was busy googling 'Girl in the Water' and couldn't find the book cover - missed opportunity or deliberate … Continue reading Why I enjoyed Paula Hawkins’ new book Into the Water @PaulaHWrites #IntoTheWater