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Five things I did on Spindrift’s release day :)

So, today my second full length ghost story, Spindrift, was released. I’ve been bust touring around chatting about the book, so I won’t say more here. I try to minimise my internet time on release days, because otherwise I spend a lot … Continue reading

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The Week That Got Away (surgery and second editions)

I’m currently feeling very, very lucky. This week could have been the week from hell, and instead, everything is okay (better than okay in some areas). So, let me catch you up. First, I’m delighted that Reawakening is available again! The … Continue reading

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Newsletter launch and the loneliest stretch of the Thames

A double-headed post this time, as I have an announcement and then I’ll be sharing some of this summer’s walking with you. I’ve decided to start sending out a regular newsletter (some of you have already spotted it, as I added … Continue reading

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How I failed to write a Regency

I think of it as ‘fizzle,’ mostly because I like the onomatopoeia of the word, the hint of sizzling heat and quick fizzing reactions. I’ve heard it called other things: spark, frisson, attraction, the click. It’s the magic ingredient that … Continue reading

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An Upcoming Release and Easter in the North East (Ten Castles Tour, Part 1)

For the last few weeks, I’ve been so busy that I keep forgetting that I was on the road only a month ago. This year’s great adventure took me north, on a route from York to Edinburgh, via visits to ten … Continue reading

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Resistance! (Good news)

“No chance of being kidnapped by pirates now,” Esen said, with a faint note of regret in her voice. Raif pulled himself out of his gloom. “I pity the pirate who tries to capture you.” “Because I’m dangerous?” she asked … Continue reading

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Christmas Starts Today…

It’s December (seriously, where did the year go?) which means that suddenly my mind is turning towards all things festive. Nanowrimo is done, as of lunchtime yesterday, and today my Christmas release is out. This one is part of the … Continue reading

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A new release, Christmas comes early, and Sjurd gets possessive…

Another busy fortnight, with lots of edits to work through, but it’s ended with a wealth of rewards for my hard work. Tomorrow is the release of Dreamspinner’s Steamed Up Anthology, which includes my story, ‘The Clockwork Nightingale’s Song’, a … Continue reading

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Novel contract and the last pictures from the Road South

Firstly, two bits of exciting news. Last week I signed a contract with Dreamspinner for my dragon novel, Reawakening. I’m still a little in shock, and very excited! The provisional release date is Jan/Feb 2014, but watch this space! I also, … Continue reading

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The Road South, Days 3-5: Following the Staffordshire Hoard

Part of the reasoning behind this extended trip was to take advantage of being in the Midlands to go and see the Staffordshire Hoard, the huge collection of Anglo-Saxon treasure that was found in 2010. I studied Anglo-Saxon literature at … Continue reading

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