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...
When the BBC came calling...
When my publicist called to tell me the BBC were interested in interviewing me - the very next day! - for the national 6 o'clock news, I...
A day in the life of an author...
This blog is based on actual events... Monday 23rd March, 2015 5:45am - Awoken by shouts of 'Daddy! I've finished my poo-poo!' 5:50am -...
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...
