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…
NaNoWriMo (or to the uninitiated ‘National Novel Writing Month’) kicks off at the beginning of November. So what’s it all about? Well, the aim is to write write write for the entire month, working towards a total word count of Read more…
It’s been one week since Haven Wakes was published by Burning Chair, and I’ve been delighted with the response so far – so many kind words, reviews, and shout-outs on social media. So what now? Well, I suppose I’d better Read more…
It’s Monday morning – the last day before my debut novel Haven Wakes is published – and I’m preparing for the big launch tomorrow. To say, I’m excited has to be the understatement of my life, but I’m also incredibly Read more…
If you ask what inspired me to write Haven Wakes, I’d have to say… Hang on, let me think for a moment. Hm. This could take a while. Well, I suppose the first thing was: Magic Ever since I read Read more…
When my publisher asked me to create a blog post to explain how I write, I thought, ‘that’ll be simple to answer, I just…’ And then it struck me. There’s no just about it. The act of writing, in fact, Read more…
Around the time I decided that I wanted to be a writer and actively began to write stories, I discovered the books of Roald Dahl. It began with the wonderful Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The book was bought for Read more…
Today, I have the pleasure of introducing to you not only a wonderful writer but a good friend too, author Suzanna Williams. Suzanna is a YA writer of stories that cover sci fi, action and adventure, with a touch of Read more…
