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When I first became a writer, I thought I was a content creator. And I was—original content, the written word, the story itself. The book was the content. Simple. Pure. Mine. But no one tells you that once you publish, the content creation doesn’t end there. In fact, it multiplies.

There’s something magical about the first draft. It’s not polished, not perfect—but it’s alive.

So today’s post is a gentle nudge, for you and for me. To let October do what it does best, soften the edges. Slow the breath. Remind us that creativity isn’t always about pushing forward. Sometimes it’s about pausing long enough to let the light in. 

When a reader recently asked if Thai Die would be available in large print, I paused. Not because I hadn’t considered it, but because I realized how overdue it was. That simple request reminded me that accessibility isn’t just a technical checkbox — it’s a way of saying, “You matter. Your experience matters.”  Thai Die Large Print Cover I’m thrilled to share that Thai Die is now awaiting approval for large print on Amazon, and once it’s live, the rest of the series will follo

There’s a particular kind of chaos that comes with writing more than one book at a time.

Travel doesn't just inspire me. It immerses me in the sensory details that makes my fiction feel alive.

Driving to Crete with Rupert for a writing retreat—ferries, road trip tales, and fresh inspiration for my next crime novel.

Finishing the writing phase of Lethal Leith Hill

Setting a word count to write to was uplifting instead of stifling my creativity

Secret case file on the case before Thai Die, delivered to your in box on signup

Marketing Scams to avoid as an indie author

Slowing down to bring in abundance

Managing a corporate team or a police investigation its all the same when it comes to dealing with different characters.

How Leith Hill and my history with it features in Lethal Leith Hill.

Exploring the contrasting psychology at play in the alternating DI Matthew Goodwin detective series.

Crossing the boundary between Crime Fiction and the Non fiction that inspires my writing.

Do you need a plotline, timeline or outline for your writing?

Building believable and authentic characters who evolve over time.

Location as inspiration to be creative and write.

Does the setting of a novel matter? Looked at through the authors eyes I suppose any location can be dark and mysterious, romantic,...