Research is one of my favourite parts of writing, and once again, I’m digging around in the murky world of poisons. Aria (she from the book I’m currently writing but am yet to decide whether to publish as it’s dark, dark, dark) likes to use curare, and as I puzzled over a weird sense of […]
If you have an Apple or an Android device, simply download the Kobo app from your app store. If you have a Kindle and want to try the Kobo app, follow the instructions below. Unfortunately, it doesn’t work on Paperwhites. Kindle Settings Search for “Install unknown apps” Select Silk Browser and allow it to download […]
Do you want to write book reviews, but you’re never sure what to include? Join the club. I can write a novel, no problem, but jotting down a few words for a review can sometimes feel harder. So I thought I’d write a few notes to help… ❤️ There’s no need to write the book […]
Click the image to read my article on Shepherd about my favourite books with morally grey heroines 🙂 And if you want to read more great books about women, you can find other authors’ favourites HERE.
I had an interesting discussion earlier about what constitutes a romance story. Does it have to have a happy ending? And for me, the answer is unequivocally yes. Whether it’s a happily-ever-after or a happy-for-now, the couple needs to be together and enjoying life. Can they have ups and downs and tragedy along the way? […]
The Blurb: Her new house has a mysterious past—and her new life in the English countryside is about to take a dark turn . . . When Ellie and Ash move into a beautiful old house in rural Norfolk, England, they believe they’ve found their perfect home. Intrigued by the people next door, Ellie befriends shy but sweet […]
Firstly, what’s a trigger? In mental health terms, a trigger is something that affects your emotional state by causing you to feel overwhelmed or distressed. Secondly, what’s a trigger warning? It’s a note to readers, either in the blurb or at the beginning of the book, that the story might contain a particular situation that […]
Today, Emmy and Black are here to answer your questions, and maybe give a few hints of things to come in the Blackwood series… EN: It’s been a while since I visited Riverley. I like what you’ve done with the place. The giant chess set in the hallway is certainly…interesting. Emmy: *Rolls eyes* Bloody Bradley. […]
So in short, I’ve tried everything. Risqué clothing, business meetings over dinner, a work trip where we had to spend the weekend away. He didn’t take the hint, even when I waxed everywhere and wore a Versace bikini. Cupid, I need your help. The writer of the letter was Faye Baker, CEO of Baker Enterprises […]
The COVID pandemic has given me plenty of time to think, and one of the things I decided I wanted to do was to support smaller businesses rather than defaulting to Amazon Prime every time I needed something. I’ve discovered some cool stuff along the way, so I thought I’d share some of my favourites […]