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,…
Book Club interviews: Andrew McMillan’s Physical
Three months in and the Hyde Park Book Club Book Club is looking suitably, well, bookish. For those thinking the repetition of…
Short Story: The Queen of Brunch and Other Things
Some time ago I wrote a story about a brunch obsessive. It was recently published in Minor Lits. It’s called…
What Teaching Creative Writing has Taught Me
After many years as a creative writing student, I’ve recently had the opportunity to teach. I’ve run workshops for adults…
Book Club Interviews: A Song for Issy Bradley by Carys Bray
For July’s book at the Hyde Park Book Club book club, I chose A Song for Issy Bradley by Carys Bray. Having wanted…
Book Club: Treats by Lara Williams
After two-ish years of intending to set up a book club… I am actually setting up a book club. It…