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September 27, 2023
Autumn: 5 ways that I ease into the new season
Autumn has arrived. The heat of summer has given way to an altogether more mellow climate. Like spring, autumn heralds a turn in the year, a handing over from the long, temperate days of summer to winter evenings that wrap us in cosy darkness. I like autumn and all the changes it brings. What I’ve …
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August 24, 2023
The rewards of writing a fiction series
I’ve blogged before about the challenges of writing book two and those challenges haven’t diminished as I work on the third book of the Haven Chronicles. What I haven’t written about is the rewards of writing a fiction series. Writing a series isn’t easy, but it can be incredibly satisfying. It’s certainly given me a …
July 25, 2023
What are beta and ARC readers? Unveiling the enchanting heroes behind your favourite books
You’ve probably heard me talk about beta and ARC readers, but I don’t think I’ve ever explained who these marvellous people are and why you might want to be one. Beta and ARC readers play a crucial role in shaping the stories I tell and the tales I love to read. They are the generous …
June 14, 2023
Lost down a rabbit hole: What I researched for Book 3 of the Haven Chronicles
I’m one of those authors who likes to prepare as much as possible before I begin to work on a new novel. One aspect of that preparation is plenty of research. You might think that because I write fantasy stories, the whole concept will be born from my imagination but I’m a firm believer in …
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May 22, 2023
Sharing my flash fiction
Since the beginning of 2023, I’ve been taking part in a monthly write-athon on Twitter called #7DayTale. Write a tale in seven tweets, one tweet each day for a week, around a provided theme. I’ve immensely enjoyed the challenge of creating such short pieces within the confines of the Twitter 280 character limit because it’s …
April 26, 2023
A catch up in April
It’s been a while since I wrote a catch-up blog, so I thought April was the ideal month to let you know what’s been going on in the Life of Fi. 2023 has been hectic so far – generally in a good way – but that hasn’t stopped me from working on my novel or …
March 2, 2023
Introducing The Great Big Demon Hunting Agency by Peter Oxley
Today is launch day for a brilliant novel, The Great Big Demon Hunting Agency by Peter Oxley. There’s demons and Victoriana and so much more but rather than prattle on myself, why don’t I share the book blurb with you instead? *** London, 1868. The streets are haunted by thieves, murderers… and demons from beyond …
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February 16, 2023
What I love about being an author: the top 3
I’m an author. That phrase makes me smile. If you look for me online, you’ll find me described as a copywriter as well as an author. Or to put it another way, I get to do something I love (writing) for a career. How good is that? Being an author isn’t always easy and there’s …
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January 4, 2023
What you can expect from me in 2023
Sh! I’m still on festive break officially but I thought I’d take advantage of the lull before I return to my desk to say ‘hi’. 2022 was a good, if exhausting year. I saw my latest novel published, got a wonderful new cover and relaunch for my debut novel, and even went off on a …
December 24, 2022
Merry Christmas from this household to yours
It’s Christmas Eve and time to switch off until the new year. Looking back, it’s been a wonderful year with the birth of Magic Bound (plus a magical new book cover for Haven Wakes) and the continued support of readers like you. So before I dive into the excitement and busy-ness of the big day, …
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