It’s ten days now since we picked up six rescue hens from the Battery Hen Welfare Trust’s Essex wing. Our old girls were six years old, geriatric in poultry terms, […] Read More

It’s not uncommon for writers to approach other writers for “blurbs” for the covers of their books. We all need them – and when we ask, we’re really hoping not […] Read More

So I’ve been wondering: what is the technical term for authors who are “between contracts?”. If you are an actor between jobs you are resting. Such a lovely term. The […] Read More

To Norwich, last week, to the Gothic splendour of Dunston Hall, to speak at the Spring Jarrold literary lunch. I was stepping in at the last moment for Penny Vincenzi, […] Read More

A few weeks ago I was asked to judge a poetry competition in my home town. It’s harder than it sounds, especially when you are handed no less than four […] Read More

It only took me six years and five books, but here I am, finally reviewed in the books pages of the Times. And that’s a big, heartfelt finally. To save […] Read More

Hi there… and welcome to my website. This is where you can find out a little more about me and my books, keep up with news about what’ coming up, […] Read More