The challenges of writing Book 2 of a series
Ever since, Haven Wakes was released on the big, wide world, I’ve been working on the follow-up novel. It doesn’t have a title yet, so for now let’s just call it Book 2.
Ever since, Haven Wakes was released on the big, wide world, I’ve been working on the follow-up novel. It doesn’t have a title yet, so for now let’s just call it Book 2.
Today, I have the pleasure of introducing to you not only a fellow author but long time writerly friend Heather Blanchard. Heather writes about magic, mystery, folklore and the supernatural.
It’s been one of those weeks when the writing is slow, and the brain fog thick. I have articles to complete for a client and the first draft of my novel to get on with. I know the words are Read more…
So here we are again at the start of a shiny-new year. The Christmas decorations are packed away in the attic, the chocolates have all been eaten, and I don’t want to see another mince pie for at least 11 Read more…
I just wanted to wish you all a wonderful festive holiday. However you spend it, and whoever you’re with, may it bring you all you need and may you find a little magic there too. This is my last blog Read more…
So the year is almost at an end. In fact, the whole decade is almost at an end. Very soon it’ll be ‘bye bye 2019, you little angel of a year’, and hello to something completely new and exciting. It’s Read more…
In case you hadn’t noticed, we’re full-on into shopping mode in time for the festive season. One of the best presents, in my opinion, that you can give is a book. I suppose I would say that as a writer, Read more…
Last month, I tried my hand at the NaNoWriMo challenge of writing 50,000 words in a month in an attempt to kickstart Novel Two of the Haven Chronicles. I got off to a good start, but then real life got Read more…
So, wow, that was quite a month. In case you hadn’t already worked out from my last blog post and many many social media posts over the last few weeks, this month I took part in two author slots at Read more…
This month, I’ll be taking part in the Chester Literature Festival to give readings from my debut novel, Haven Wakes. On Sunday, 17th November, you can catch me at the Storyhouse in Chester giving a 20 minute reading as part Read more…