In October, I was long-listed for the Sheffield Short Story Award for a piece of flash fiction inspired by a city landmark (the university’s Arts Tower, in my case). If you need some short bedtime reading, take a look.

I might not be able to find an agent … but I can win novel pitching contests! That’s me (on the right) with fellow Novel Slam winners Harley (left) and Jane (centre) on October 13th.

I’m delighted to announce that, on June 30, a new book was released that I am immensely proud to have been involved with. Read more about this very special and important project.

On a recent visit to Paris, I was reminded of a story I wrote several years ago that was inspired by hearing a piece on Radio 4 about the booksellers who line the banks of the Seine. The story was published a few years back in a short-fiction anthology, but I’m publishing it here for your reading pleasure. Bonne lecture!

The first of four Writing Workouts is now available to book, and it’s about time! No, literally. In this session, we’ll explore the concept of time in fun creative-writing exercises.

Find out how I’m involved in murder most foul this spring!