Many authors discuss the book or books that inspired them to take up writing, or perhaps shape they way in which they choose to write their own novels. Often it was a book they discovered at school that has lived with them for their whole life and one that is re-read often. Although I enjoyedContinue reading “May 2026 – An Inspiring Story”
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Apr 2026 – Fantasy Writer’s Dinner Party
There is a famous bookish podcast that asks a question to the authors appearing on each episode; which three writers they would invite, living or dead, to a fantasy dinner party. I thought I would steal that idea for this month’s blog, but greedily choose four. 1 – Dame Agatha Christie I don’t this willContinue reading “Apr 2026 – Fantasy Writer’s Dinner Party”
Mar 2026 – A Novel like a Richard Linklater Movie – Coming Soon…
As I have mentioned before, I am currently undertaking the final edit of a novel that I co-wrote with my long time writing brother Craig ‘Brodie’ Simpson. I remember writing a blog previously about this novel, however, I was shocked to realise that I wrote that over 5 years ago. If you want to readContinue reading “Mar 2026 – A Novel like a Richard Linklater Movie – Coming Soon…”
Feb 2026 – For The Love of the Short Format
I’ve often spoken of my love for short stories, both writing and reading them. As I have continued on my writing journey, I’ve discovered a love for writing novellas and short books also. It is a love of these formats that have shaped the start of my year. As discussed in my last blog, IContinue reading “Feb 2026 – For The Love of the Short Format”
Jan 2026 – Year Ahead, Athens Train and 1001 Songs
I’m not planning on setting many in the way of writing goals this year, having seen previous attempts falling by the wayside too often. I do, however, have a number of projects being worked on, including a novella that has just been published, which I will discuss in a moment. Beyond the novella, I haveContinue reading “Jan 2026 – Year Ahead, Athens Train and 1001 Songs”
Dec 2025 – DI Christie Update & the Year That Was
In my final blog of the year, I provide an update to DI Christie and discuss the year that has been. I Am Mine is the fifth in the DI Joanne Christie series and a bit of a change to other books I have written. Firstly, it is my first attempt at a locked roomContinue reading “Dec 2025 – DI Christie Update & the Year That Was”
Jul 2025 – Half Way There – Living on a Prayer
This month’s blog provides an update on my writing progress and a few tips for handling the dreaded ‘Writer’s Block’ which was threatening me earlier this year. I am officially half way through DI Joanne Christie book number 5 and have made a commitment to write a chapter per week so that it will beContinue reading “Jul 2025 – Half Way There – Living on a Prayer”
Jan 2025 – A Look Back and A Look Forward
My first monthly blog of the year will cover what happened last year and my plans for the year coming. I’ll also talk about some changes in my social media profile and take a peek between my fingers to see how I did against my 2024 goals. One of the exciting part of last year,Continue reading “Jan 2025 – A Look Back and A Look Forward”
Free eBook, Half Way There and a Big Blog for a Big B’Day
I hope anyone reading this is very well and enjoying some good crime fiction, there’s certainly plenty around at the moment. I’ve personally enjoyed a number of good books this year and looking forward to getting into some more once I’ve made my way through my current read, which has not reached the same heights.Continue reading “Free eBook, Half Way There and a Big Blog for a Big B’Day”
Will There Be Another Ian Rankin?
Most of my blogs are a mixture of positive interaction about being an up and coming crime writer with a dash of music, TV or other connected nonsense. It’s not often I would write a negative blog, but if you would humour me for a moment, there’s something I would like to get off myContinue reading “Will There Be Another Ian Rankin?”
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