On Father’s Day I thought I’d take a look back at the dads I’ve featured in my books. They’re very different people, but they have one thing in common - they love their children! (Although they sometimes have a funny way of showing it…)

Choosing character and place names for my books isn't as easy as you'd imagine.

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?

The ups and downs of leaving a permanent job to become a self-employed writer