Introducing Theresa Milstein

I've known Theresa for ages now - although I can't remember how or when we met. That's usually how writers appear in my life, surreptitiously, hanging around my blog or Facebook when I'm lost in a series of scenes and popping up with useful advice. I'm delighted to have her on my blog to help …

My rules for writers

A couple of days ago, I stumbled upon Zadie Smith's Rules for Writers, and, coupled with a conversation I had on Twitter last night, I thought I'd give my own list a go. For those of you still new to me, here are my credentials: I've been seriously writing for publication since I was about …

#ThrowbackThursday – Right hand/left hand

It's Thursday, which means I've looked into the archives of my old blog to bring you something I think might interest you. This week, I've been playing around with my new novel, but the beginning isn't right - I think I've started it in the wrong place, and I'm not sure how to fix it. Then …

#ThrowbackThursday – Curious Incidents with Mirrors

Because this is a brand new blog, I've decided to start a #ThrowbackThursday feature, where I will be re-posting some of my older blog posts from my previous blog.  How often do you look in the mirror and think: my long blond hair flows over my shoulders, a little straggly at the ends but nothing …