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Hiking for writing II

Hiking for writing II

Happy Earth Day! Today, we’re celebrating our extraordinary planet, and trying to end plastic pollution....

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In praise of the National Trust

In praise of the National Trust

It’s perhaps no surprise that two of the settings in my third thriller, My Mother’s...

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Party like a writer!

Party like a writer!

I'd love you to come to my book launch party if you can make it!...

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In conversation with Sanjida Kay

In conversation with Sanjida Kay

  It's one month until my next thriller, My Mother's Secret, is going to be...

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My Mother’s Secret  – What other writers are saying

My Mother’s Secret – What other writers are saying

Six weeks to go until My Mother's Secret comes out! For an author waiting to...

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