Every great double act has to start somewhere.

When Andorra Pett met Cy. Part One. I’ve been writing Andorra Pett stories for ten years now, yet there’s one thing that I’ve never given much detail about. It’s how Andi and her trusty sidekick, Cy, first met. He’s been … Continued

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April 2026 Bookfunnel promotions. More great reads to choose from.

One of my New Year’s writing resolutions was to engage in more Bookfunnel promotions. These are where a group of authors get together to cross-promote either their free offerings or showcase each other’s books for sale. It’s a great way … Continued

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The journey can be as important as the reason for it.

This week, I’m looking at worldbuilding. And connection. I’ve been on lots of journeys in my life. On land and sea, as well as in the air. I’ve had my share of adventures on journeys, so I guess it was … Continued

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The curse of the spin-off strikes again.

Stories beget stories. That’s a fact I discovered very early in my writing journey. Once I had created my first character, to be precise. The fact that you’ve created a world and characters to inhabit it produces a myriad of … Continued

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This year, I’ve been mostly writing serial fiction.

This year, I’ve been struggling with some half-finished novels. I don’t know why, but I can’t seem to move them forward. The normally reliable voices in my head who narrate them have gone silent. Without them, I have no chance … Continued

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March 2026 Bookfunnel promotions. More great reads to choose from.

One of my New Year’s writing resolutions was to engage in more Bookfunnel promotions. These are where a group of authors get together to cross-promote either their free offerings or showcase each other’s books for sale. It’s a great way … Continued

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Moving fast. But not actually getting anywhere.

I had such great plans for the year. I was going to finish all the novels I had half-written, as well as the short story ideas that were cluttering up my mind. I know, the best laid plans and all … Continued

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New, a weekly roundup.

One of the things I enjoy reading on Substack are the weekly newsletters from other creatives. It’s good to catch up, celebrate success and compare progress. The posts themselves seem popular. I wondered if maybe I was missing a marketing … Continued

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