Extract from The Girl in His Eyes & Win a paperback! πŸŽƒπŸ“­

A short post today, to a. share an extract of my latest book and b. let you know, if you don’t already (why not, where have you been?) that there’s a Rafflecopter giveaway of THE GIRL IN HIS EYES currently running on My Reading Corner. Three winners will be picked at random on Halloween! (To … More Extract from The Girl in His Eyes & Win a paperback! πŸŽƒπŸ“­

Writing Fiction About Sexual Abuse And Sexual Violence In The Era Of #MeToo

Today I’m sharing a piece I wrote for the Women Writers, Women’s Books site, with my thoughts on how to approach writing about sexual abuse and sexual violence. Can a novel or short story be too disturbing? How sensitive to readers’ – and publishers’ – sensibilities should a writer be? Β  I’d love to hear … More Writing Fiction About Sexual Abuse And Sexual Violence In The Era Of #MeToo

Interviewed on BBC Radio London!! Transforming trauma into creativity

It has been a breathless, emotional and at times almost overwhelming ten days since the launch of THE GIRL IN HIS EYES on the 18th. Live interview My interview on the Jo Good show on BBC Radio London finally happened this Tuesday (25 September) after two frustrating delays. It was my third radio interview in … More Interviewed on BBC Radio London!! Transforming trauma into creativity

Book out in 4 weeks!!!

The other day, after returning home from a most enjoyable holiday in France, I had a stab of realisation. My novel will be out in a mere 4 weeks!!! Eek!! My restored sense of inner tranquillity and vague thoughts of β€˜Everyone’s on holiday now, you can relax for a while’, were instantly shattered. Cake flavour … More Book out in 4 weeks!!!