The only reason F.U.N's "Some Nights" is today's blog title is that Doris has been singing it this morning while she was getting ready to go out. Now it's stuck in my head. Thought I'd share the love, you're welcome.The end of January is almost here. I'll be back at the bookshop on Feb 1st. … Continue reading Some Nights
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The thing with being an author …
To be honest it's a pretty fucking cool thing to be but there's a lot to it. Like anything. It's not as simple as writing a story. (Good on you if you actually think writing is easy or ever simple.)You have to write, be published, and be on all the *social media, and constantly be … Continue reading The thing with being an author …
Writing Wrongs and other things.
Where do I start, I know, with the Writing Wrongs part of the title! Guess what? All you gorgeous people who wanted to learn crime writing from me but couldn’t get to Wellington, Margot Kinberg and I are offering a crime writing seminar beginning 6 Feb!It's ONLINE. Anyone can join us! For all the deets … Continue reading Writing Wrongs and other things.
It’s Crime Time! :)
Course: Crime Writing - An Introduction 6 weeks, Sat 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM Start Date: 29 October This is a fun course. This year there is homework but I promise that's also fun! 🙂 Pop through this link and sign up. Trust me. You don't want to miss out. I very much enjoy teaching … Continue reading It’s Crime Time! 🙂
How do you write?
Quite the question really. I'm always fascinated by how other authors do their thing. I know how I write. I know how stories come together for me. I know to trust my process because I've learnt to trust how my mind works. (Learnt is the correct word, I'm not American.) Doris was watching me work … Continue reading How do you write?
We are here again …
Hello, my Lovelies,Hope you're all doing well. I've been doing the usual amount of reading (it's a nightly thing with me) and sadly, I've come across some absolute shockers.Let's lead with something good though, shall we? Paul Pilkington and his DCI Paul Cullen Mystery Series. Very much enjoyed them. Yes, I did. And you might … Continue reading We are here again …
(You Want To) Make A Memory
Bear with, the title of this blog is a Bon Jovi song from the Lost Highway album. Pretty sure a few of you knew that. 🙂 Why did I choose it for today's blog? Because I was thinking about the music in the Byte Series. Music reminds me of writing the books and of the … Continue reading (You Want To) Make A Memory
That’s how strong my love is.
This year is a significant year for most of my closest friends and My Knight. It is also the Year of the Tiger (we're all tigers) but that's not the thing we're all celebrating this year. It's got me thinking about where I saw myself and where I am. Because at some point over the … Continue reading That’s how strong my love is.
Road to nowhere.
Another week zapped by and here we are looking at another Saturday. I was supposed to be teaching crime writing today. It should've been the first lesson. But, Omicron has fucked that. About 40 classes were cancelled for Omicron related reasons. 😦 I get it though. To be honest with the muppet protest in the … Continue reading Road to nowhere.
My patience is at an all-time low
Mostly because for whatever reason my wrist woke me up during the night and just will not quit being super fucking painful. Doesn't matter if I use it or not. Same same. It's annoying AF.Another month before I see the surgeon. Here's hoping he can fix the cartilage tear and the other few things that … Continue reading My patience is at an all-time low
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