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The Coral Keeper: a new short story on extinction

The Coral Keeper: a new short story on extinction

Woo hoo, I've just handed in 'The Coral Keeper', a short story, to my editors...

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How to start writing: Seven ways to turn the spark of an idea into words on the page

How to start writing: Seven ways to turn the spark of an idea into words on the page

    Do you have an idea for a novel, memoir, short story or poem,...

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‘Meat’ – out now

‘Meat’ – out now

My short psychological thriller, Meat, is out in April. Here's what it's about: https://youtu.be/qez-pDyipNc Lily...

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Masterclass on traditional versus self-publishing

Masterclass on traditional versus self-publishing

In April I’m running a live online masterclass on traditional vs self-publishing, including hybrid. If...

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New masterclass: Which publishing path?

New masterclass: Which publishing path?

  I’ve been a traditionally published author for years. I’ve got the rights back to...

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New Short Story about the Search for Extraterrestrial Life

New Short Story about the Search for Extraterrestrial Life

Is there anyone out there?! I've just had an incredible day at Jodrell Bank seeing...

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New book, ‘You are Enough’, is out now!

New book, ‘You are Enough’, is out now!

I'm delighted to have an essay in this anthology, 'You are Enough' edited by Robin...

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Short story, ‘Meat’, is coming soon!

Short story, ‘Meat’, is coming soon!

My short thriller, Meat will be published in The Monster Capital: Tales of Unease for...

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The Divide is out now!

The Divide is out now!

One dead girlfriend. One missing girlfriend. Who will believe he is innocent? My short story,...

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‘The Beautiful Game’ – Filled with dread

‘The Beautiful Game’ – Filled with dread

 Sanjida Kay on 'The Perfect Crime' 'The Perfect Crime', a collection of crime fiction...

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The Writer as an Outsider

The Writer as an Outsider

'As writers, we are all anthropologists, observing the natives and commenting on their customs. As...

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Rejection – Or How to Fail Better at Writing

Rejection – Or How to Fail Better at Writing

'I tried to remind myself of the rejections other authors had faced. JK Rowling was...

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I’m an award-winning thriller & nature non-fiction writer. I teach writing to people who want to be published.