A blog about writing… including the background to my fiction and non-fiction books, recent challenges and issues, plus info and insights about my work at Mslexia magazine.
The exiled author’s explosive second novel When I Hit You – based on her own abusive marriage – was shortlisted for both the Women’s Prize for Fiction and the [...]
Why did the Literary Editor retrain as a bricklayer? What’s the best way to respond to critical feedback? And what happened when a schoolgirl asked why there were so few [...]
Mslexia’s 2018 Women’s Fiction Awards includes a brand new Novella category. But what exactly is a novella? Award-winning exponent Alison Moore explains in the June magazine – and offers some [...]
Girl on a Train author Paula Hawkins’ follow-up Into the Water stormed into the bestseller charts last year despite bemused critical reception of her multi-voice structure. This interview charts [...]
Writing your life story might be therapeutic, but it’s unlikely to result in great literature. If you want to write about your experiences, consider turning them into fiction instead Years [...]
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