“The truth… must always be stranger than the lies.”—Agatha ChristieAgatha Christie’s birthday always feels like an invitation to step back, dust off a well-thumbed paperback, and marvel at how effortlessly she built worlds that both beguile and betray. As a writer of crime thrillers, I find her influence resonates through every plot twist I write, […]

The publishing landscape is shifting, and as always, it’s the indie authors leading the charge. While many of these trends are now being adopted across the industry, from traditional publishers to hybrid models, it’s independent authors who consistently set the pace. Agile, entrepreneurial, and deeply attuned to their readers, indie writers have pioneered the tools, […]

Let’s be honest, being an indie author isn’t just about writing books anymore. It’s about wearing every hat in publishing, often all at once. We’re supposed to (amongs other things) write the actual books (no small task), hire and manage editors and cover designers, keep track of beta readers and reviewers, format books for multiple […]

I like to think of myself as an organised writer. Before I start a novel, I outline the story. I map the beats, sketch the arcs, and tell myself I know exactly where we’re going. The structure feels reassuring, like a well-folded map on the passenger seat. But here’s the truth: once a strong protagonist […]