When I first started writing, I gave up reading fantasy stories for reasons I explain here. I didn’t feel confident as a writer to able...

As I’ve mentioned before, I’m a pantser – someone who doesn’t plot the stories before starting to write. This means I am often surprised...

What happens next? That’s a question I’ve been asking myself for days now. My characters have reached a place where their biggest...

This month has been a real struggle. My Dad's health is failing, and although I am not close enough to take part in any of the care and...

I looked at the clock and groaned. 3.30am. Instead of being blissfully asleep I was wide awake with yet another idea for a story. I'm...