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The Divide is out now!

The Divide is out now!

One dead girlfriend. One missing girlfriend. Who will believe he is innocent? My short story,...

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‘The Beautiful Game’ – Filled with dread

‘The Beautiful Game’ – Filled with dread

 Sanjida Kay on 'The Perfect Crime' 'The Perfect Crime', a collection of crime fiction...

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My favourite children’s book

My favourite children’s book

'It's such a moving, powerful story but it's also beautifully written. It's about kindness and...

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The Perfect Crime is out now!

The Perfect Crime is out now!

22 bestselling crime writers. 22 deadly destinations. One deliciously sinister collection 🔪 I'm delighted that...

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The Stolen Child: A dark fairy tale

The Stolen Child: A dark fairy tale

‘They stole you from me. They took you away for seven years. Your entire lifetime…Make...

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Happy Mother’s Day!

Happy Mother’s Day!

Happy Mother’s Day! I had hoped to spend today being spoilt with prosecco and cake...

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Wuthering Heights – the novel that has influenced me the most

Wuthering Heights – the novel that has influenced me the most

When I was a teenager, I steadfastly refused to believe that so-called ‘classical literature’ could...

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My Mother’s Secret – Location

My Mother’s Secret – Location

There’s a thin band of cream silhouetting the cranes that hover over the half-built office...

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Red Hot Chilli Writers Podcast

Red Hot Chilli Writers Podcast

I had a wonderful chat with two of my favourite crime fiction writers, Vaseem Khan...

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How to create the perfect villain!

How to create the perfect villain!

https://youtu.be/SmP_Svt1Elo Today I ran a lesson about villains for homeschool with my nine-year-old daughter. She...

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One Year Later – Bethany

One Year Later – Bethany

I recently saw a set of three mugs in one of my favourite shops. They...

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Labyrinth – the setting

Labyrinth – the setting

Setting is so important to me. It's almost like another character, setting the tone and...

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