Making space for a story: A week without social media

I wondered if a break from social media could help me get writing again? Like many authors, I have complicated … More

Writer’s block and the power of the UTY Vow™

Lately I’ve been suffering from awful writer’s block / burnout / slump / custard / whatever you like to call … More

At my writing group the other night, someone asked how I was feeling about the success of Salt Magic Skin … More

Want a story that’ll make you feel better about the world? This post tells a story that’ll give you hope. … More

Eek is such a great word, isn’t it? Eek. Eek. Eek! It practically squeaks off the page in jocular alarm. … More

I’ve been doing the planning and research for a new book since January – and you know what? It’s been … More

So, my novel no longer has a publisher. But, all the same, this is an optimistic post, because … More

Every so often I get overwhelmed by the prospect of writing a book. I’m at one of those … More

I won a local writing competition! Well, I won the ‘all ages’ category. There was also a ‘youth’ category, and … More

My first novella is out now! Mended with Gold is an m/m romance, short and sweet, with a happy ending. … More

Are you a keen fiction writer, but a reluctant blogger? Or perhaps you’re still refusing? Here are my … More

Write every day. Write when you can. Just write. Plan first. It’s so contradictory. Who should you listen … More