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Top 10 writing highlights of 2024: #1 Audiobooks!

2024 was a big year for me and my writing career, so I thought I’d share my top ten highlights over the next ten days. For day one…

Audiobooks! I’m a huge fan of them myself, and am so pleased to be able to offer another way for readers to enjoy my books.

The first two Milverton Mysteries audiobooks – Murder on Milverton Square and Poison at Penshaw Hall – were released in 2024. They were read by Philip Battley and published by Tantor Audio. And the third – Death in Douglas Glade – wil...

Death in Douglas Glade audiobook release date

Do you know the top two questions I’ve had from readers since the release of the Death in Douglas Glade ebook and paperback?

When will the audiobook be out?Will Philip Battley be narrating it again?

A little earlier, I revealed the answers to readers on my mailing list (you can jump on my mailing list for future announcements too, it’s free!). Now I’m pleased to share with everyone: the Death in Douglas Glade audiobook will be released on 25 March 2025 and will indeed be read by Phil...

AudioFile review: Poison at Penshaw Hall audiobook

Witty mysteries, awkward flirting, and merciless bossing are three of my favourite things, so it’s great to see each highlighted in this fantastic AudioFile Magazine review.

Our main man Addison gets a mention as the “endearing, sometimes bumbling amateur sleuth”, as does the “septuagenarian Mabel Zhou, who bosses him mercilessly.” And how could we forget the “hunky Sergeant Jake”?

I absolutely agree with the comment that the “quirky personalities and accents are enhanced through audio” wh...

G B Ralph marketing books on social media

Mark Stay, host of the Creative Differences podcast, has prepared another one-minute snippet from our recent live chat!

I’ve previously shared snippets that covered writing deadlines and book pre-orders; a few festive, cosy and/or fresh book, TV and music recommendations; when I know I’m ready to start writing that first draft; and today’s features a few words about social media platforms.

Speaking of, you can jump on my mailing list or find me on a bunch of the socials:

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When do you start writing the first draft?

Mark Stay (host of the Creative Differences podcast) and I discussed how we know when we’re finally ready to write ‘Once upon a time…’ or ‘It was a dark and stormy night…’ or, as was the case for my most recent novel, ‘Addison was determined not to slip, trip, or otherwise make a fool of himself in front of Sergeant Jake Murphy.’

I’ve previously shared snippets from our live chat that covered writing deadlines and book pre-orders; a few festive, cosy and/or fresh book, TV and music recommenda...

A few festive recs from Mark Stay and G B Ralph

Mark Stay, host of the Creative Differences podcast, has prepared another snippet from our live chat last week!

The previous one I shared covered writing deadlines and book pre-orders, and today’s features a few festive, cosy and/or fresh book, TV and music recommendations (with extra clips!).

Watch the snippet on Mark’s website

What’s Bringing us Joy now…?

Watch the snippet on YouTubeWatch the full podcast recording

If you’d like to see what else we covered, you can w...

“Share the Excitement!” G B Ralph on the Creative Differences podcast

I joined Mark Stay last week for his monthly Creative Differences livestream, which was a lot of fun! But don’t worry if you missed it because the podcast recording is now up and ready for your ears.

Once you’ve had a listen, make sure you go back and check out the previous episodes with S.C. Gowland, L.J. Shepherd, Zoë Richards, and Mike Shackle – all fantastic! And of course, subscribe to Mark Stay’s Creative Differences podcast so you don’t miss future episodes.

Listen to the podcast ep...

Mark Stay’s Creative Differences: G B Ralph on Deadlines and Pre-Orders

Check out Mark’s post with video and transcript excerpt from our full podcast chat:

GB Ralph on Deadlines and Pre-Orders

Creative Differences: Mark Stay interviews G B Ralph (video)

I joined Mark Stay for his monthly Creative Differences livestream where we chatted about writing and “the little things that can make all the difference to the creative process.” On top of that, we had live audience members firing plenty of questions our way which were great fun to discuss – we had a whale of a time!

Watch on YouTubeWatch on Facebook What did we chat about?

It was a jam-packed recording, but just a few key things we discussed:

Christmas in summerThe M...

G B Ralph on Mark Stay’s Creative Differences podcast (live!)

Mark Stay has invited me to join him for his monthly livestream where he chats with fellow authors about “their writing and the little things that can make all the difference to the creative process.”

Mark is a wonderful interviewer and I am fizzing with anticipation for our upcoming livestreamed chat. I’ve really enjoyed watching the previous episodes (with S.C. Gowland, L.J. Shepherd, Zoë Richards, and Mike Shackle) from both the reader and the writer perspective. I’m excited to have a ...