Writing Methods
Many years ago I remember chatting with David Hewson about writing tools. Indeed, it was David who persuaded me that it would be a good idea for me to ditch Word and instead start to write using Scrivener. I have never regretted that move. However other approaches always fascinate me. David at the time told … Continue reading
“Vintener is Coming” – Fields of Glory review
Originally posted on Air and Sea Stories:
When historical novelist Jemahl Evans recommended Michael Jecks’ Fields of Glory, the first in his Hundred Years War series, I knew there was a good chance I was in for a decent read. Moreover, having just launched a mediaeval novel myself (An Argument of Blood, co-written with J.A.…
The New Project
I’ve been asked how my handwritten novel project was going… Well, not that well until now! The fact is, people get used to specific ways of working, I think. I decided to try writing a novel by hand because I felt it would allow me more freedom to work in different places, would give me … Continue reading
Day of Rage? But Rage At What?
Head over parapet time. There was a lot of comment after the appalling fire at Grenfell about not “politicising” the tragedy. It should not have been used as a vehicle to advance a political agenda – but of course it was, within hours – shamefully. The media is very keen, especially the sections devoted to … Continue reading
Going to be a fun evening – come and join in!
Going to be a fun evening – come and join in! http://ow.ly/BeSf30cHpz3
A Murder Too Soon
I had a great time on Saturday. It is, I have to admit, a pain to have to work over weekends. It’s not as if, being self-employed, I can take time in lieu or win back spare time with the family, but going out and meeting people at events is enormous fun, and when there … Continue reading
Review: SUMMARY JUSTICE by John Fairfax, published by Little Brown
ISBN: 9781408708729 for the hardback priced £16.99 I have not read any books by John Fairfax before, so this came as a bit of a surprise. As a tagline, choosing “William Benson is a criminal barrister with a difference. He has a murder conviction of his own” takes some beating. We are introduced to William … Continue reading
Michael Jecks shared an answer on Quora with you
What did the EU do wrong to drive UK away? by Barney Lane https://www.quora.com/What-did-the-EU-do-wrong-to-drive-UK-away/answer/Barney-Lane-1?share=8cd93030&srid=tADT
Review: THE RESTLESS DEAD by Simon Beckett
THE RESTLESS DEAD by Simon Beckett, published by Bantam Press ISBN: Hardback 9780593063477 RRP £12.99; ebook 9781409043034 at £7.99 on Amazon Simon Beckett is now a “European phenomenon, selling over 6 million copies in Germany alone”, according to the publisher’s blurb on the press release. Yes, I know, I don’t take much notice of such comments either. … Continue reading
Flickr Photos
Instagram Shots
-
A Friend’s New Book…
The trials of trying to get a new book published do not grow easier, sadly. This is an article by a friend of mine about her latest book … and the things that can go wrong! ALL YOUR SECRETS I have a new book out. It’s a thriller: ALL YOUR SECRETS. Much like my other … Continue reading →
Filed under Books and Writing, Interview, Writing Hints and Tips · Tagged with All Your Secrets, commentary, crime, crime writing, Jane Holland, review, thriller, writing