Many months ago, I entered the EPIC eBook Awards, and promptly forgot all about it. Then, whilst wallowing slightly in the post-Christmas, going-back-to-work blues, I received an email, saying You Think You Know Me has made the finals! It’s a lovely boost, and the second time the novel’s been placed in an award. If you … Continue reading Competitive crime…
Category: Clare Chase – books
My experience of the editing process
So, the edits for my second novel are finally finished. Once again, it’s been a really thorough process, making me feel that every aspect has been considered, to make the book the best it can be. Here's how the system works for those published by Choc Lit: The Tasting Panel Choc Lit has a panel … Continue reading My experience of the editing process
A Cambridge A – Z – Cattle on the Commons
One of the things I didn’t expect when I came to live in the Cambridge, is the cattle that roam on several of the commons in the city. It shouldn’t have taken me by surprise. Apparently locals have been using common land to graze their animals since at least the 12th century. I love the … Continue reading A Cambridge A – Z – Cattle on the Commons
The London and Cambridge mysteries
Later this year, my second novel’s due to be published. The action takes place in Cambridge, and it has a new set of characters. Meanwhile, I’ve written a follow-up novella to You Think You Know Me (set in London once again) and also a second book in the Cambridge series. Both strands have something in … Continue reading The London and Cambridge mysteries
A Cambridge A to Z – Arrivals
I haven't blogged about my home city for a while, but it's a constant source of writing inspiration, and I'm excited that my first Cambridge mystery is due out in December. One of the things I love about the place is its annual events and traditions, both town and gown related. They mark the passing … Continue reading A Cambridge A to Z – Arrivals
The Wonderful Westfield Gang
I’d been eagerly anticipating last weekend for weeks before it happened. It was the annual get-together of my old university gang. It’s always a real tonic – hours of catching up, a lot of laughs (and some very fine food and drink, come to that)! Very many thanks to our wonderful hosts, as ever, who … Continue reading The Wonderful Westfield Gang
Did I miss September?
I realise quite a lot has happened since I last posted. My debut novel, You Think You Know Me, came out in paperback on 7th September. Very many thanks are due to Choc Lit for their amazing support and all the promo they organised around the date. I was delighted that the book was picked … Continue reading Did I miss September?
Mystery fiction – selecting a sleuth
I’ve loved crime fiction since I was a child, and wrote about my first encounter with the genre – through Stephen Chance’s Septimus and the Danedyke Mystery – here. The hero of that book is a police-officer-turned-vicar. Over the years I’ve enjoyed mysteries with all sorts of protagonists, from police detectives like Ian Rankin’s Rebus and Donna Leon’s Brunetti, … Continue reading Mystery fiction – selecting a sleuth
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
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