Ten tips to help you deal with writer’s block
In my new book, The Mini-Break, my main character Lulu is a successful, popular romance writer who has been published … Continued
How My First Trip to Morocco Changed Everything
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When I met DS Josie Masters again
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Why we need role models for older generations
My mum used to love a good romance novel. I was brought up with books strewn everywhere around the house
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I was born in 1943, during World War II, so I was a teenager in the 1950s, which was before
Why I love romantic fiction
I love romantic fiction and it’s all Jane Austen’s fault. Growing up, I was the typical bookworm child, with my
A Bookworm’s Guide to Social Media
It probably won’t come as a surprise to you that I’m an avid reader, and I get a lot of
How to create a detective
The crime fiction market has never been more competitive, with so many brilliant books vying for attention. It’s a real
The Big Myth of Motherhood
When it comes to motherhood, women can be each other’s worst enemies. In fact, quite often, we can become our
5 tips on how to make the most of setting in your novel
Location always plays a pivotal role in all my novels, whether it be the ravished shores of Thailand during the
The Magic of a Good Book
Do you believe in magic? Or are you a more sceptical person who puts such frivolous notions down to coincidence
Festive Fireworks – A short story by Tracy Corbett
Jessica Day had always loved the festive time of year. Not that she got to celebrate much these days. But
Sue Moorcroft’s Ultimate Christmas
Given a blank sheet of paper – or blank blogpost – to create my ultimate Christmas, I find myself almost
Avon Books Christmas Guide
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A Woman of War
A Woman of War It’s an old adage, but one that sits well with me: ‘write what you know’. As
The Darkest Fears Are Often Rooted in Realism
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