On success and giving up writing

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

Salt Magic Skin Magic is out

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

I get that for some people, word-counts are a Jedi mind trick. They’re a way of disciplining yourself to write … More

Part One was all about prep. Here’s how I laugh in the face of procrastination when I’m doing … More