As I set some of my novels in London, it’s great to visit quite often – purely for research purposes, you understand. I’m not just swanning around enjoying myself or anything… For our most recent trip, we got a room at the Liverpool Street Travelodge, which came in at £79. It turns out it’s OK … Continue reading London for cheapskates…
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Pandora’s Prophecy – a new Greek island mystery from Julie Ryan
This week on the blog, I'm delighted to welcome Julie Ryan, who has just released her latest mystery, Pandora's Prophecy. I read and enjoyed the previous novel in the series, Sophia's Secret, so I was keen to find out all about this one! Over to Julie... About the book ‘Pandora’s Prophecy’ is the third in the … Continue reading Pandora’s Prophecy – a new Greek island mystery from Julie Ryan
Inspiration for romantic suspense
I’m in that in between stage at the moment. I’ve just submitted a novella to my publisher, Choc Lit, and I’m having a nice time, mulling over the story I might write next. I’ve been working on books featuring two sets of characters – one lot based in London and one in Cambridge. The novella I’ve … Continue reading Inspiration for romantic suspense
Guest Blog: Fiction, Art and Intrigue by author Clare Chase
I was delighted to write a guest post for the wonderful A Woman's Wisdom blog this week. 🙂
A London marathon and a Cambridge mystery
Several exciting things have happened since I last posted. We were in London at the weekend to watch DH romp home in the marathon. We were incredibly lucky to get passes to the grandstands so we had an amazing view. I felt really emotional watching the winners, Paula Radcliffe and of course, my husband, dashing … Continue reading A London marathon and a Cambridge mystery
Derwentwater by the light of fireworks
Since You Think You Know Me was published in December, I’ve been using photos of various settings from the book to promote it. I love both London and the Lake District so I’ve got plentiful supplies. I have to confess, I’m not the greatest photographer though. It’s mainly DH and my daughters who keep me … Continue reading Derwentwater by the light of fireworks
My first book club… as a guest author!
A side-effect of my first book coming out is that I’ve had to try things I haven’t done before, and I’m sure this is good for me. Although I write about danger and adventure, in reality I’m a risk-averse wimp. So, since my last post, I’ve attended my first ever book club as a guest … Continue reading My first book club… as a guest author!
The mystery ingredient…
I had great fun on Sunday, taking part in a blog feature run by my fellow Choc Lit author, Rhoda Baxter. Her Inheritance Books series is inspired by the Inheritance Tracks slot from BBC Radio 4’s Saturday Live. You get to share a book that was passed down to you from the previous generation, as … Continue reading The mystery ingredient…
Writing: getting started once you’ve stalled…
A few weeks back, I put up a jolly post about how I was going to embark on a novella, a sequel to my first novel, You Think You Know Me. I’ve begun a Cambridge-based mystery series since completing my debut. I find the city fascinating; it’s such a place of contrasts. But, having taken a break, I … Continue reading Writing: getting started once you’ve stalled…
Stephen King’s Joyland, and the benefit of hindsight
I recently finished Joyland, by Stephen King. It's only the second novel of his that I’ve read, the first being 11 22 63. I can’t think why I didn’t start sooner. Neither of these particular examples belong to the genre that King's most famous for, but each has elements that waive the normal scientific rules … Continue reading Stephen King’s Joyland, and the benefit of hindsight
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