Why Your Writing Journey Should Never Be a Lonely One
When you set out on your writing journey the road ahead can be a long and difficult one. That’s why you should never walk it alone. Here are just some of the people who helped me along the way as I went from a book loving child to a professional author.
Ten Things I’ve Learned in Ten Years as a Published Author
From learning new skills to coping with bad reviews to finding your writing tribe. Here are ten things I’ve discovered since my first book was published back in 2015.
The Dreaded Imposter Syndrome
Why do we notice everyone else’s achievements and overlook our own?
Choosing Names and Why it Matters
Choosing character and place names for my books isn't as easy as you'd imagine.
The Inexact Science of Choosing a Book Setting
Have you ever wondered how authors choose the settings for their books? This is the blog post for you.
Writing the unlikeable heroine
Why is it okay for the male characters in books to be moody, brusque, even downright rude, but the female characters have to be nice?
Five Things I Learned Since Becoming a Full-Time Writer
The ups and downs of leaving a permanent job to become a self-employed writer
Cutting the Connection: When Social Media Stops Being Sociable.
When social media starts taking over your life is it time to pull the plug?
Getting to Know The Write Romantics
Looking back on a post about writing group The Write Romantics, which was written to celebrate our fifth anniversary
Why Determination is as Important as Inspiration for Writers
All writers need inspiration, but it’s determination that will keep you sitting in that chair, and determination that will make sure you finish that book!
Breaking Up is Hard to Do
The finishing line is in sight for my first book, but can I really let my lovely hero go? And what if I don’t love my next hero? Help!