I spent last weekend at the incredible RNA conference at Harper Adams University in Shropshire. After 2 years apart, it was fantastic to finally be able to meet up with all my writing friends, as well as meet so many lovely new people. It had been a bit touch and go as to whether I […]
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Guest Blog – Karen King
Today I’m thrilled to welcome author Karen King to the blog to talk about writing the light and dark of relationships: I write psychological thrillers and contemporary romance novels. At first glance it might seem that I write for two completely different genres, but to me they are two sides of the same coin, they’re […]
Guest Blog – Diane Saxon
I don’t write characters. Characters come to me warts and all, and yes, this may sound mad to some, but many writers will tell you the same thing. I’m not a plotter and I don’t sit for hours wracking my brains over how I can squeeze in a character with specific issues. These characters are […]
Book Review: My Little Brother – Diane Saxon
A complex, dark and disturbing thriller, full of intrigue, toxic relationships and jaw dropping twists. Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A family torn apart by a twenty year old mystery is now forced to re-examine their pasts. Having been blamed by her parents and herself for the disappearance of her little brother when she was just ten, Caryn […]
Behind The Book – Meet The Author
With my second psychological thriller out at the end of July, I’m in party planning mode. I wasn’t able to do a real life party for my debut last year, so I’m absolutely thrilled that Westbourne Bookshop are hosting a party for the release of my second book, The Other Girlfriend. It’s taking place at […]
Behind The Book – The Perfect Daughter Dorset Tour
Today I’m going to take you on a tour of Dorset. I moved here in 2018, and it became the inspiration and setting for my psychological suspense novel; The Perfect Daughter. So, I thought I’d show you around some of Jess’s favourite places that feature in the novel. The centre of Bournemouth is a special […]