Writing to Order: Chapter 1

You can find the introduction to this series here. So welcome to the first part of Writing To Order: a serialised story about some stuff I don’t know yet. At the risk of breaking the illusion for readers out there, Read more

Newport Boys Book 2 is Coming!

I am incredibly excited this week. A few days ago, I signed a contract with Dreamspinner Press for my eleventh book. I think I was the most nervous about this book (honestly, I’m nervous about all my books, but this Read more

Self-Promotion Ninja!

Today my novel, Labyrinth of Stone, goes on sale from Torquere Press. It’s very exciting and I am absolutely delighted – working with my editor and everyone at Torquere Press has been brilliant. There’s just one thing, now it’s time Read more

Giveaway and Writer’s World: Writing Series Part I by Shira Anthony

Guest Author Post by Shira Anthony A few weeks ago, a wonderful writers blog asked for discussion questions. I didn’t realize my question would generate such a lively discussion: How do you feel about series, both as a writer and Read more

When the supporting cast has four legs… (And you can win $ for books!)

Hi all, Lou Sylvre here on Love Bytes, which generously put up with my rambling on the seventh of every month. Today I want to talk about cats and dogs as characters, and give you a chance to comment for Read more

Hypnosis and the writer

So, I’ve been learning hypnosis. It’s one of those things that have fascinated me for a long time. And that’s one of the really cool things about London. You want to learn anything at all, say, underwater origami or touch-typing Read more