Christmas special offer now on – get “Under this Skin” for only 99p! Limited time only!

It's Christmas Eve my friends and you know what that means. Time to start eating and reading! For a limited time only, get "Under this Skin", my original e-book, for the bargain price of 99p! Snuggle up with this fantastical, five-star tale whilst chowing down on (several) mince pies. Offer starts 8am today. The price... Continue Reading →

5 Ways to Promote your E-book

If you want people to read your e-book, you'll need to do some 'metaphorical' legwork. And if, like me, you're new to all this and aren't sure where to start, here's some basic (and free) ways to promote your e-book. 1. Add yourself as an author on Goodreads Goodreads is like Trip Advisor for books... Continue Reading →

Don’t Underestimate the Power of Words

If you’re a writer, you’re going to love words. But part of that love comes from your knowledge of their power. Words are beautiful gifts - with sharp edges. I believe in freedom of speech. But we often act as if words exist in a vacuum. They do not. Our ability to communicate has given... Continue Reading →

Visiting Virginia Woolf – A Trip to Monk’s House

Monk's House was once the home of Virginia and Leonard Woolf. Today it's owned by the National Trust and the unassuming 18th century cottage with a beautiful big garden and orchard is a world away from the grand buildings it's known for. Virginia's writing shed can be found in the orchard, and she resides here... Continue Reading →

“Under this Skin” available to buy on Amazon!

"Under this Skin" ebook is available on Amazon!  The link goes to Amazon UK Kbut it's up on other countries websites too - just search for "Under this Skin". And you can borrow it for free if you're a Kindle Unlimited customer. If you're not sure if it's right for you, check out my blog... Continue Reading →

Read the Book Jacket Blurb for “Under this Skin”

Here's a peek at the back jacket blurb for "Under this Skin" - due out this Saturday 22nd Oct! Forty-something, divorcee Trude doesn’t expect much from life anymore. Least of all a mysterious box, a possible romance and some distinctly unusual ‘growing pains’. When a neighbour she barely knew dies and leaves her a box... Continue Reading →

6 Reasons Why you Might want to Buy my Book

My ebook 'Under this Skin', is up for sale on Amazon Kindle and here are six reasons to buy my book: 1. You like contemporary fantasy This book is a fantasy/horror set in present day reality. And if that's your bag baby you should give it a whirl. 2. You like a bargain £1.99 is less... Continue Reading →

Stone Cold Toad

Observe if you will the subject, the glass across her shows, a clear-cut image of the creature inside, the gluttonous stone-cold toad. See how it sits in the darkness, concealed in the subjects gut, with limbs of purple and emerald green, with eyes sewed firmly shut. You'll note from its mouth emerges, two protuberances of... Continue Reading →

‘…I watched as my fingers snapped over one by one, shooting pain down my arms. My legs concertinaed upwards, folding over and over. My eyes shattered.’

The book is finished. What you've read in the header above is a tiny taster of what it contains. And on Saturday 22nd Oct it'll be unleashed into the great, wide world via Amazon. I know some people have mixed feelings about Amazon and the power they have in the Digital book market, but for... Continue Reading →

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