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Blog post6th December 2019. 5 stars.
I loved this whodunit from start to finish. It begins when the wonderfully named Elspeth McGillicuddy boards a train. She has no idea she’s about to witness a murder during her journey. Or did she imagine it as the police can find no body or evidence of a crime? Miss Marple is in no doubt that her friend saw what she saw and embarks on an ingenious plan to discover the location of the body. It’s uncovered within an old barn at Rutherford Hall, home to the d -
Blog postThere’s not much to report as I’ve spent this week fitting new doors inside the house. However, Wednesday turned out to be interesting.
Carol finished reading No Mercy on Wednesday morning. “Loved it,” she said. “Even better than the last one.”
Around lunchtime, my editor, Liz, emailed me her report on the novel. “It’s a cracker!” she said. “Not much to adjust.”
Not bad, I thought, before picking up the mallet and chisel. I can move on with the final edit and proof rea -
Blog postThis is the updated Saturday version, delayed in the spirit of Brexit.
Like most the weeks this month, it’s been non-stop editing to ensure No Mercy, the fifth Kent Fisher murder mystery, is as good as I can make it. It’s now in the hands of my editor, Liz, for an objective evaluation. I’m working with my cover designer at the moment and hope to bring you a preview of the finished result before too long.
The story starts at the point No More Lies finished and will take readers -
Blog post23rd November 2019. 4 stars.
I enjoy books that take me into new worlds. In this case it’s forensic science through the eyes of a Scenes of Crime Officer, who seems to have upset too many people.
While the story started slowly, the forensic detail during crime scene investigation was fascinating, but never to the detriment of the story. The author’s skill, practice and knowledge shone in these scenes, adding credibility and authenticity to the story.
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Blog postFive things I love about editing and revising –
finding better ways to say things. Usually, this means being more succinct,cutting out the dead wood and trimming away the excesses and repetitions improving the flow. Adding detail here and there to improve the flow and smooth transitions can improve both reading and understanding. My mind often races faster than my fingers and some of the subtleties and nuances can be lost in the rush. This is a chance to put them back simplifying the plot -
Blog postToday I completed the first edit and revision of No Mercy, the fifth Kent Fisher mystery novel.
Though shorter and sharper, there’s still plenty to do before it goes for a professional review and edit at the end of this month, but everything hangs together and you can expect a few surprises along the way.
I read a short excerpt to Harvey and he seemed to enjoy it – though it could have been the promise of a treat that held his attention.
All being well, the first proof -
Blog post6th November 2019. 2 stars.
After reading some of the reviews for this psychological thriller, I started the book with high expectations. The first impressions were good. The story was told through the eyes of the three main characters, Laura, her daughter, Tilly, and Alex, who ran the community. They took it in turns to present their version of the events that unfolded.
The emotional states of the characters were particularly well portrayed, and the unresolved problems -
Blog postMany thanks to Camilla at Meet the Author for featuring me on her fascinating blog.
Click here to check out the interview and read about some of the other authors featured.
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Blog postOne of the most important lessons I’ve learned as an author is listening to my inner voice.
This isn’t the little devil on my shoulder, whose sole aim is to cast doubt and undermine confidence. He shouts in my ear from time to time, usually when the writing’s not going as well as I would like. In the past, he used to tell me I’d never write anything worth publishing. He would urge me not to send manuscripts to publishers because they were bound to send rejection letters, which would u -
Blog post30-10-2019. 5 stars.
This is the fifth in the Watson Letters series, a deliciously funny and inventive spoof of Baker Street’s finest. Set in a parallel universe where almost anything goes, the events in the story echo a certain novel by Agatha Christie, where those present are killed one by one.
Thrust into this island of murder and intrigue are Dr Watson and his wife, Mary, who reveal a somewhat different slant on Sherlock Holmes and his prowess as a detective. Nothing
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