The Final Twist - Writing Toward the End of Lethal Leith Hill

There’s a particular kind of electricity that crackles through a writer’s veins when the end of a novel is in sight. Not just any novel this novel. The one that’s lived in your bones for months. The one whose characters have whispered to you in quiet moments and whose plot has twisted itself into something far more thrilling than you first imagined.

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Right now, I’m less than 10,000 words away from finishing Lethal Leith Hill, and the energy is palpable.

When the Story Starts Writing Itself

The last few chapters have surprised me in the best way. Twists have emerged not from plotting spreadsheets or forced reveals, but organically, from character choices, emotional truths and the logic of the world I’ve built. It’s as if the story has taken the reins and said, “I’ve got this.”

There’s a thrill in watching your own creation outpace you. In seeing your detective make a decision you didn’t plan, or a clue resurface with unexpected weight. These moments remind me why I write, not just to tell a story, but to discover one.

The Joy of Finishing (and What Comes Next)

Of course, finishing a novel isn’t the end, it’s the beginning of another phase. Editing, refining, polishing. Making sure every beat lands, every clue clicks and every emotional note resonates. That process will unfold over the next few months and I’m genuinely excited for it. There’s something satisfying about shaping raw narrative into something sharp, clean, and emotionally true. And then comes the moment that scares me.

November 30th: Release Day

On November 30th, Lethal Leith Hill will be available to buy. You can pre-order the kindle version now. That sentence alone gives me goosebumps. Because this isn’t just about finishing a book, it’s about placing it in readers’ hands. Letting them walk the paths I’ve laid, meet the characters I’ve loved and unravel the mystery I’ve built.

There’s no greater thrill than knowing someone, somewhere, will be turning pages late into the night, caught in the web of a story you've spun.

Have a happy ending week

Love

Helen x