The Scribbling Sea Serpent

Yesterday the winner of the Booker Prize was announced – and in case you don’t know it was Marlon James for A Brief History of Seven Killing...

There was a time, before I was published, when I would have signed anything to see my book in print. But now I’m much more aware of the pote...

Good morning Danni, Gracie and Isaac. To start with please tell us about your home and family. Danni: I live with my Uncle, Robert. He to...

Over the years I've posted a lot of writing advice on this blog and much of it is hidden in the archives. So I thought it was time I bro...

During the summer break we took a trip north, and one of the places we visited was Cragside House near Rothbury, Northumberland – and what a...

I love discovering new books, especially those hidden gems that you stumble across unexpectedly – books that deserve far more attention than...

One of the main disadvantages for a writer of living in a remote corner of rural England, is the fact that the publishing industry tends to ...