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Wuthering Heights – the novel that has influenced me the most

Wuthering Heights – the novel that has influenced me the most

When I was a teenager, I steadfastly refused to believe that so-called ‘classical literature’ could...

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My Mother’s Secret – Location

My Mother’s Secret – Location

There’s a thin band of cream silhouetting the cranes that hover over the half-built office...

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Life-changing literature

Life-changing literature

I have dreamt in my life, dreams that have stayed with me ever after, and...

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Marketing and Me

Marketing and Me

'I don't much like it. Marketing is about selling & writers, as we know, are...

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Red Hot Chilli Writers Podcast

Red Hot Chilli Writers Podcast

I had a wonderful chat with two of my favourite crime fiction writers, Vaseem Khan...

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How to create the perfect villain!

How to create the perfect villain!

https://youtu.be/SmP_Svt1Elo Today I ran a lesson about villains for homeschool with my nine-year-old daughter. She...

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One Year Later – Bethany

One Year Later – Bethany

I recently saw a set of three mugs in one of my favourite shops. They...

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Labyrinth – the setting

Labyrinth – the setting

Setting is so important to me. It's almost like another character, setting the tone and...

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Labyrinth – new thriller!

Labyrinth – new thriller!

My exciting news is that I'm working on a new book. Provisionally called Labyrinth, it's...

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One Year Later – Italy

One Year Later – Italy

I’ve always loved Italy, so when I needed a seemingly idyllic holiday for my family...

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One Year Later – Dante

One Year Later – Dante

I did not die and yet I lost life’s breath… I always like to have...

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One Year Later on Bristol TV

One Year Later on Bristol TV

    Bristol TV has just put out a short film about my latest psychological...

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