My top tips for writing a 'can't put down thriller'
My first book was released nearly three years ago now and since then I've sold well over 200,000 copies (thank you everyone who's bought...
Chasing a bestseller...
Two years ago, after a long period of rejection from agents and publishers alike, I took the decision to self-publish my first novel,...
Thrillers: Books vs film
I’m a huge thriller fan, whether it be books or film, and it’s probably no surprise therefore that so many of my readers have commented...
The key to writing thrilling action scenes
All of my novels have a big emphasis on action. It follows directly from the types of books that I love to read and the movies that I...
Sequels that exceed expectations
Writing a sequel can be a daunting experience, whether it’s a novel, for TV, film, radio or whatever. The biggest pitfall, I think, is...
Writing inspiration: Does everyone have a book in them?
A question I get asked a lot is where does my inspiration for writing come from? How do I think up the characters and plots for my...
The entrepreneurial skills of the self-published author
This article was originally conceived as a guest post for Rachel Abbott's website where budding and experienced authors alike can find...
What makes a perfect thriller?
Rachel Abbott has recently released her fourth novel, Stranger Child – another psychological thriller. Here, she talks about what makes...
My top writing tips
Ok, ok, I know I've not been in the writing game that long really, with only one published book (two if you're reading this after 30th...
Delving into the self-publishing minefield
It was a hot summer’s day on the Costa Del Sol when my life changed. I had just finished reading the fourth book of my holiday, a mystery...
