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Mothers & Daughters II

Mothers & Daughters II

Happy Mother’s Day! This blog is dedicated to those very special women in our lives,...

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First Lines

First Lines

Did you know that many publishers won’t read past the first few lines of your...

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Why do I write?

Why do I write?

https://youtu.be/_G8XmAYyjK8 The short answer, is because I have to! I’d write if I was shut...

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How adoption can be a force for good

How adoption can be a force for good

‘Shall I tell you the story of you?’ I say, hugging my knees to my...

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Adoption Stories

Adoption Stories

I think about the story I always tell her – of the kind lady who...

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Children in Crime Fiction

Children in Crime Fiction

I’m heading up to Granite noir, a crime fiction festival in Aberdeen in one month....

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The Stolen Child – Sanjida Kay & Holly Seddon in conversation

The Stolen Child – Sanjida Kay & Holly Seddon in conversation

I'm delighted to welcome fellow Corvus Books author, Holly Seddon, to my website for a...

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Five writing tips from four literary events

Five writing tips from four literary events

I’ve just come back from being on panels at three literary festivals and talking to...

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Ilkley Literature Festival

Ilkley Literature Festival

I was at Ilkley Literature Festival last week on a panel chaired by Dawn Cameron...

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In Conversation with The Asian Writer

In Conversation with The Asian Writer

'I like writing and reading about dark subjects...' Farhana Shaikh interviews me for The Asian...

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In Conversation with  Holly Seddon

In Conversation with Holly Seddon

Today I'm delighted to be joined by best-selling psychological thriller writer and fellow Corvus Books author,...

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The Stolen Child: Behind the scenes: Filming the trailer

The Stolen Child: Behind the scenes: Filming the trailer

I thought you might like to see what went on behind the scenes when we...

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I’m an award-winning thriller & nature non-fiction writer. I teach writing to people who want to be published.