Delighted to receive a parcel today from my friend Jo, who runs Stella My Star, a woman-run small crafts business that does a fantastic range of geeky themed jewellery. As you may recall, she sent me a custom-made Dark Dates charm the other day but the package came open in the post – but, star […]
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My life feels like a series of coming full circle at the moment – but, happily, in really nice ways. Moving home, reconnecting with old friends and my family, and now, with my work. Yes, I am super excited – and nervous – to announce that my first books are now available on Kindle for […]
You know I love a pressie through the post – so was a bit crushed when the gift my friend sent me yesterday went missing en route, the envelope having come unstuck on its journey. So although it was slightly ‘here’s what you could have won*’, I did ask my friend – Jo from the […]
God, the world seems a harsh and depressing place so often these days. Even if what most of us directly face are generally first world problems, the unremittingly grim nature of the news can make it feel like we’re on a fast train to hell and there’s no getting off. I’ve been trying to counter […]
I am alone in a hotel room, bleeding, and I’m pretty sure I’ve just made the worst mistake of my life. OK, that’s a bit melodramatic, but I’m a writer. I love a killer opening line. But the truth is, this time last year, there were plenty of moments that felt just like that. Because […]
So, I realise that it’s taken me so long to write this book, I am basically George RR Martin. What can I say – life gets in the way, and I had a move to do and a living to earn. But I haven’t forgotten you, Dark Daters – so I thought you might like […]
I wrote this two years ago, and most of it still feels horribly relevant. I hope, then, it’s still useful… This year, so far, has probably been the least productive of my life. Hell, even that time I was homeless I managed to write a book, but 2017 has felt like one long anxiety attack, […]
I love being a freelancer, but despite its many pleasures and rewards, it can be enormously tough, a role where you lack the checks and balances of a ‘proper job’. There’s no boss to tell you that you have too much accumulated leave and need to take a holiday or you’re too sick to be […]
Normally I wouldn’t presume to write a list like this, but I did it for a blog post on a book tour a while back (and for which I have, annoyingly, lost the link) and the material seemed worth sharing so I have reworked some of it here. Hope you find it helpful! 10 Things […]
I rediscovered this old piece the other day: I wrote it for the Strictly Writing Blog and although, thankfully, my life has moved on a lot since then I think it still stands up so thought I would share it here, also. I hope it helps someone. What happens to your writing when your life […]
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