They read it first, in praise of the Beta Reader
Before my new masterpiece sets out into the big wide world, there’s a group of unsung heroes who help to make it a lot more readable than it might have been. One of... READ MORE
Book Review. The Resonance by Michelle Medhat.
I reviewed the first part of this series a while ago Then I read the second part, which carried on with the same breakneck speed and incredible action. Which leads me on to... READ MORE
The long and winding road. Using characters in sequels and spin-offs.
Back in 2013, in my first novel, Freefall, I introduced a character called Ballantyne Alysom. He was a galactic explorer and owner of the magazine Galactographic! His claim to fame and the reason... READ MORE
You never saw that coming. The twist in the tale.
Welcome back to another blog hop, with #OpenBook. Here’s this week’s prompt. Plot twists…do you have a favorite you can talk about (yours or someone else’s?) Plot twists are an essential part of... READ MORE
Book Review. Lethal Ties by Helen Christmas.
I’ve been a fan of Helen Christmas for some time. I enjoyed her Same Face Different Place stories, here’s one of my reviews for the fast-paced and brilliantly researched series. When I heard... READ MORE
A blast from the past, revisited.
Welcome back to another blog hop, with #OpenBook. Here’s this week’s prompt. What historical/public figure would you most like to learn more about? Would you ever write about them? I very nearly didn’t... READ MORE
Finishing the story, why I need to write that sequel.
As well as the new ideas that I told you about last week, I Remember Everything and my other new story, My Sister Alex, I have several sequels in progress, I know that I... READ MORE
A cry for help, is anyone listening?
Welcome back to another blog hop, with #OpenBook. Here’s this week’s prompt. Dear Diary. Write a diary entry or a letter from your character’s point of view. I’m cheating a little this week.... READ MORE