Over the past couple of months we’ve completed a few road trips around parts of the central North Island of New Zealand and I thought I’d share a few photos....
Read articleWhile I tend to write and read more crime novels than romance, I’m a member of Romance Writers of New Zealand (RWNZ). I joined initially as membership was part of...
Read articleDo you prefer to read a book first or see the film? If you read the book first is the film as good? These questions came up when I was...
Read articleI whizzed around the city supermarket — whizzed may be a slight exaggeration as it was very busy — chucking stuff in the trolley. I had a rapidly approaching appointment...
Read articleThis week I’ve been subjected to a hideous ordeal. You know the one! For the past month it’s been on my To Do list, but as it reaches the top...
Read articleLike many writers, I have always loved reading. There is such magic in losing yourself within the make-believe of someone’s imagination. One of the reasons I started writing was the...
Read articleI think the year has a shape. I’ve never liked winter much. When I lived in the northern hemisphere, I used to think of January and February as cold, dark...
Read articleWe’re into the last few days before Christmas when most people are asking those burning questions. Have we got presents for everyone? Do we have enough food to cope with...
Read articleMichael Gallagher of Free Kindle Books & Tips has a special giveaway at the moment. If you’d like to be in to win a new Kindle Paperwhite or a signed...
Read articleIn the post “The End” I mentioned a little about writing the first draft of my current novel. While I wanted to plan it in depth before I started writing...
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