As part of my book birthday celebrations, I wrote about teaching creative writing in prisons for the Penguin website. It’s…
One Week until All the Good Things is let loose on the UK & some events…
Today was a good day. Not only was it ridiculously sunny, but finished copies of All the Good Things arrived.…
Interview in the Yorkshire Post
I talked to Yorkshire Post culture writer Yvette Huddleston about writing on the train, hearing characters’ voices and how I…
All the Good Things Blog Tour
There are 52 bloggers taking part in the All the Good Things Blog Tour. 52. Starting May 6th and ending…
Book Launch at Waterstones Leeds: you’re invited!
Three months today, my book will be released into the wild, there will be a launch to celebrate, and I’d…
Behold the Cover
One of the most common questions about my book is, so will you be designing the cover? The answer is…
On Reading in 2016
This year was a strange year if ever there was one and I doubt I’d have made it through without…
From Agent to Book Deal: My Journey to Publication (Part Two)
I’m writing this as a diversion from writing what I hope will turn into my second novel. I say ‘writing’;…
From Word Document to Book: My Journey to Publication (part one)
This time in eight or so months, my debut novel ALL THE GOOD THINGS will be published by Viking /…
New Creative Writing Courses at The Bowery, Headingley
I’m about to start teaching creative writing at The Bowery, Headingley. I’ll lead two different short courses, one for adults,…
