Tag Archives: In Many Ways

The Price You Pay

Why certain books sell, while others don’t, is a conundrum. Some terrible books sell by the barrowload and some fantastic books…don’t. Books lauded by the great and the good, with terrific reviews and recommendations from others, flounder in the lower … Continue reading

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Off The Scale

I am very pleased to announce that I’ve been given a slot in the “off the page” Stirling Book Festival 2013! This is incredibly exciting. It’s also daunting, as there’s an admission fee, and I’ll need to be witty and … Continue reading

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Dilemmas of Independence

In 2014 Scotland will have a referendum to decide whether or not we’d like to become an independent nation. The democratic process in action; people exercising their free choice and then most of them not getting what they wanted. Then … Continue reading

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Book of the Month Award 2!

Well, what can I say? Incredibly proud to announce that Stark Contrasts has followed in the footsteps of In Many Ways and been chosen as a Thriller of the Month by www.e-thriller.com. Once again thank you to Paul and Mike … Continue reading

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Book of the Month Award!

I’m thrilled to announce that “In Many Ways” has been selected as a “Thriller of the Month” for April 2013 by www.e-thriller.com Described as “riveting”, it’s fair to say I’m very chuffed about this! Thanks to Mike and Paul at e-thriller.com … Continue reading

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A Visit to the Writers’ Chateau

My friend and fellow author Lisette Brody has interviewed me on her blog. Pop on over and check out what I had to say for myself and while you’re there, enjoy exploring the rest of her site. Thanks for hosting me Lisette! … Continue reading

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It’s A Library Thing!

In the late 1970’s I lived in an area of Edinburgh called Redhall; an unremarkable collection of housing perched on a steep hill, on the western side of the city. The highlight of my week was the visit of the … Continue reading

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Passing Remarks

I think it’s probably true that most novelists include a degree of autobiography, personal observation or their own feelings and beliefs in their stories. It’s inevitable really…isn’t it? My own writing certainly does. Usually, it’s a snippet of a story, … Continue reading

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The First No(v)el!

I can hardly contain my excitement. Christmas might be just round the corner but I’ve received the best early present I could ever have hoped for. ‘In Many Ways’ is now available as a paperback! Just remember it’s not for … Continue reading

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Stark Contrasts

       I am over the moon to announce the imminent arrival of my new novel ‘Stark Contrasts’. With a following wind and a bit of nifty footwork, well, fingerwork more likely, it should be published in the next couple … Continue reading

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