Here’s the bits that don’t really fit anywhere else…
What Crime Fiction Needs Less (and More) of in 2023
Where a whole bunch of people told me what they’d had enough of in their crime fiction..and suggested a couple of things they’d like to see more of…
What I Think I Know About Publishing Marketing
Seven things about marketing…
Before the Big Break
85 authors talk about how many books they wrote before ‘the one’ that got them published.
Fiendish Christmas Movie Quiz…
A Picture Quiz for the Nerdy Movie Fans Out There…And thinking it’s so tricky, I’ve put it up a whole month and a half ahead of time. Answers will come in December…
A Review of Amazon Reviews…
What I’ve learned from writing reviews on Amazon…and a free tip list offer.
The Overrated Nature of Crime Fiction
When a ‘real’ author disses an entire genre…
What’s Fair in Criticism?
Giving.and taking criticism. How far’s too far?
Moderating at Newcastle Noir 2019
Remembering my session moderating Luke McCallin and Paul Hardesty at Newcatle Noir in 2019.
“They’re different in the book…”
A fun quiz that looks at the liberties movies have taken in the casting of key characters in fiction.
Designing a Book Cover…
A case study from start to finish
Long Praise for the Short Story
Why I love the short story format – to read and write.
Amazon Reviews: some thoughts
Burning Chair…Burning Ears: an Interview
On the Radio…
Movie Reviews: A Quiz
Where Have You Been? Re-visiting a first novel attempt…
Opening Lines and First Impressions…