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Lights, Camera, Keyboard! 5 Tips to Make Your Novel More Cinematic

A couple of years ago, when I was battling through yet another draft of The Getaway, my forthcoming mystery-thriller, my literary agent gave me a piece of feedback: “Make it more cinematic.” My heart sank. I thought my novel was cinematic. It was set on a private island in the Caribbean, for God’s sake. There...

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Almost Time for The Getaway: publication date, description, early reviews

In a few short months, my newest mystery-thriller, The Getaway, is going to be published by Raven Books. Here are some of the key details. What’s it about? The official description: Welcome to Keeper Island, the private Caribbean paradise where the cocktails are chilled, the guests are not, and new manager Lola is hoping nothing...

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Killing Your Darlings is Hell. Here’s How I Edited My Novel.

I’ve been suffering some body dysmorphia recently – not for my own body, but for the size of my novel. … Read More

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Signing a two-book deal with Bloomsbury Raven

I’ve neglected my blog over the past two years, but I’m back, baby. Yes, blogging has a ring of 2003 about it, but I always enjoy hearing from other authors, which has inspired me to resume posting regularly about writing and books and what’s new with me. My big news is right there in the...

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Signing a two-book deal with Bloomsbury Raven (What’s New With Nicola?)

I’ve neglected my blog over the past two years, but I’m back, baby. Yes, blogging has a ring of 2003 … Read More

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Dead Ringer wins fiction prize at Lakeland Book of the Year Awards

I bumbled up to Penrith last month for the 2021 Lakeland Book of the Year Awards, the very picture of … Read More

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5 things I learned about writing from Succession

Succession isn’t only the most twisted-funny show on TV, it’s also a masterclass in great writing. Here are a few … Read More

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Dead Ringer longlisted for Lakeland Book of the Year

I’m delighted that my debut novel, Dead Ringer, has been recognised in the 2021 Lakeland Book of the Year longlist. … Read More

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How overcoming my fear of public speaking inspired my short story in this week’s The People’s Friend

Two years ago, I would’ve rather taken my chances before a firing squad than got up in front of an … Read More

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Get the Dead Ringer ebook for only 99p! (limited time offer)

Looking for a bargain to blow away the Covid blues? The Dead Ringer ebook is currently on sale, for a … Read More

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