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Whilst attending one of the many literary festivals I go to annually, I was fortunate enough to meet and talk to bestselling author, Peter James. I discovered that not only is he a fine and well-loved author, but a genuinely lovely bloke who also happens to live not too far away from me. So, I cheekily asked him if he fancied catching up sometime for a coffee in order that I could pick his brain…

The Blurb ‘I need to report a crime. My baby has been stolen.’ All Lauren wants is a new life in Spain. She’s suffered an unimaginable loss, but at last she has found a home in the pretty seaside town of Mantilla de Mar. Everyone deserves a new start, and Lauren needs to put her past firmly behind her.Hope has everything: an interesting career as a therapist, an attractive husband, a dream home…

The Blurb Six days to stop a deadly attack. And no one else believes it’s real. Former CIA undercover operative Ellen McGinley is battling to overcome PTSD when she stumbles upon a domestic terror plot. The deadly attack is due to take place in six days and will strike at the very heart of her homeland.For Ellen, it’s a chance to find redemption for her greatest mistake – one she will never…

Book Review: Remember Tomorrow by Amanda Saint #books #newbooks #bookrecommendations

The Blurb

England, 2073. The UK has been cut off from the rest of the world and ravaged by environmental disasters. Small pockets of survivors live in isolated communities with no electricity, communications or transportation, eating only what they can hunt and grow.

Evie is a herbalist, living in a future that’s more like the past, and she’s fighting for her life. The young people of this…

Fancy writing a book? Think it's going to be easy? Well before you start you might want to find out what you're in for. The Writing Journey: A Perspective!

I have been a writer since I was old enough to hold a pencil in my hand. I loved writing short fairy stories and poetry all through primary school, and I couldn’t seem to get enough of reading or listening to my favourite tales. So, it’s only natural that as an adult I wanted to be a published author.

The thing no-one tells you about the writing journey is that it is much longer and more…

Want to know what your favourite authors writing rules are, then check out the Rules of Writing Series | Part 6 #writingrules #writing #writerslife #writingadvice #writingtips

Get an accountant, abstain from sex and similes, cut, rewrite, then cut and rewrite again – if all else fails, pray!”

Inspired by Elmore Leonard’s 10 Rules of Writing, The Guardian asked authors for their personal dos and don’ts.

Set over a series of posts, here are those authors rules of writing. Some are more serious than others, feel free to accept, reject or adapt as required.

Enjoy!

Zadi…

Want to know what your favourite authors writing rules are, then check out the Rules of Writing Series | Part 5 #writingrules #writing #writerslife #writingadvice #writingtips

Get an accountant, abstain from sex and similes, cut, rewrite, then cut and rewrite again – if all else fails, pray!”

Inspired by Elmore Leonard’s 10 Rules of Writing, The Guardian asked authors for their personal dos and don’ts.

Set over a series of posts, here are those authors rules of writing. Some are more serious than others, feel free to accept, reject or adapt as required.

Enjoy!

Anni…

Want to know what your favourite authors writing rules are, then check out the Rules of Writing Series | Part 4 #writingrules #writing #writerslife #writingadvice #writingtips

Get an accountant, abstain from sex and similes, cut, rewrite, then cut and rewrite again – if all else fails, pray!”

Inspired by Elmore Leonard’s 10 Rules of Writing, The Guardian asked authors for their personal dos and don’ts.

Set over a series of posts, here are those authors rules of writing. Some are more serious than others, feel free to accept, reject or adapt as required.

Enjoy!

Hila…

Want to know what your favourite authors writing rules are, then check out the Rules of Writing Series | Part 4 #writingrules #writing #writerslife #writingadvice #writingtips

Get an accountant, abstain from sex and similes, cut, rewrite, then cut and rewrite again – if all else fails, pray!”

Inspired by Elmore Leonard’s 10 Rules of Writing, The Guardian asked authors for their personal dos and don’ts.

Set over a series of posts, here are those authors rules of writing. Some are more serious than others, feel free to accept, reject or adapt as required.

Enjoy!

Hila…

Want to know what your favourite authors writing rules are, then check out the Rules of Writing Series | Part 3 #writingrules #writing #writerslife #writingadvice #writingtips

Get an accountant, abstain from sex and similes, cut, rewrite, then cut and rewrite again – if all else fails, pray!”

Inspired by Elmore Leonard’s 10 Rules of Writing, The Guardian asked authors for their personal dos and don’ts.

Set over a series of posts, here are those authors rules of writing. Some are more serious than others, feel free to accept, reject or adapt as required.

Enjoy!

Nei…

Want to know what your favourite authors writing rules are, then check out the Rules of Writing Series | Part 2 #writingrules #writing #writerslife #writingadvice #writingtips

Get an accountant, abstain from sex and similes, cut, rewrite, then cut and rewrite again – if all else fails, pray!”

Inspired by Elmore Leonard’s 10 Rules of Writing, The Guardian asked authors for their personal dos and don’ts.

Set over a series of posts, here are those authors rules of writing. Some are more serious than others, feel free to accept, reject or adapt as required.

Enjoy!

Geof…

Want to know what your favourite authors writing rules are, then check out the Rules of Writing Series | Part 1 #writingrules #writing #writerslife #writingadvice #writingtips

Get an accountant, abstain from sex and similes, cut, rewrite, then cut and rewrite again – if all else fails, pray!”

Inspired by Elmore Leonard’s 10 Rules of Writing, The Guardian asked authors for their personal dos and don’ts.

Set over a series of posts, here are those authors rules of writing. Some are more serious than others, feel free to accept, reject or adapt as required.

Enjoy!

Elmo…