With great timing, I'm delighted to welcome Alice Castle to my blog on the day of her new book release. I can't wait to read The Invitation, which dropped into my Kindle this morning 🙂 Why I write by Alice Castle I just can’t help it. That’s by far the simplest answer to the… Continue reading Why I Write – Alice Castle
Month: March 2021
Why I Write – Kate Braithwaite
I'm really excited today to welcome one of my favourite authors, Kate Braithwaite, to my blog to tell us why she writes... For as long as I can remember, I’ve wanted to write novels. Reading always has — and always will be, I think — one of my very favorite things to do. And… Continue reading Why I Write – Kate Braithwaite
The Excitement of a Cover Reveal
There's nothing like the feeling of the first cover reveal, the first book arriving on the doorstep and the first publication day. Nearly 3 years on, I haven't forgotten that thrill, and I don't think I ever will. There are echoes of it in every new book release. With my fourth book, and the second… Continue reading The Excitement of a Cover Reveal
Why I Write – Kevin Carey
I'm very excited today to welcome fellow Darkstroke author, poet and film-maker, Kevin Carey to my blog. I have always liked a good story. It's how I think about the world I guess, everyone has a story, right? I get to tap into those. The people and places I've known seem to be able find… Continue reading Why I Write – Kevin Carey
Why I Write – Elisabeth Carpenter
It's my great pleasure today to welcome one of my first writing friends, Elisabeth Carpenter, to my blog to talk about her writing journey. As I child, I’d devour the Sweet Valley High books and immerse myself totally in that world, but being a writer seemed so unattainable to someone like me. It didn’t even… Continue reading Why I Write – Elisabeth Carpenter
Writing Hints and Tips – Cliffhangers – a Guide to Creating Suspense
What makes us keep reading a book? How many times have you been half way through a chapter, decided to read until the end, but been unable to put the book down when the chapter finished, because it left you desperate to know what happened next? Or how often have you stayed up until silly-o'clock… Continue reading Writing Hints and Tips – Cliffhangers – a Guide to Creating Suspense