As an author, I’ve had the privilege of delving deep into the lives of my main characters, uncovering the grit, determination, and unwavering courage that defines them. Today, I invite you to step behind the scenes with me and get to know this dynamic duo who have become like family to me over the course…
Unveiling Miami’s Diamond Underworld in ‘Storm Surge Storm Surge, set against the backdrop of Miami’s sultry skyline, delves into the murky world of diamond smuggling. My latest blog post goes behind the scenes of the novel, revealing the depth of research and imagination that brings the narrative to life. The Setting Miami, a city known…
On the 2nd of January 2024, I sat down and began writing the next Kenzie Gilmore book. Book 7 in the series, STORM SURGE. Yesterday, I wrote the last line. That’s exactly 6 weeks, although to be fair, I put down a lot more words in the last two weeks than in the first four, but…
This summer saw a lot of changes, both in my personal and in my professional life. As I was flying over the North Atlantic on my way to Boston, taking my eighteen year old to college in the States, I thought about how lucky I am to be able to do this for a living….
June was National Crime Reading month, a concept created by the CWA (Crime Writers Association) to encourage readers to get to the library, bookshop or local community centre and meet an author, read a new book, be introduced to some new characters. I participated in two such events. The first was an author discussion and…
The Soho Killer. Sounds ominous, right? Well, it is. The fifth book in the DCI Rob Miller series (Joffe Books) is one of the darkest yet. Set in the heart of the capital’s West End, it starts with a brutal murder that sends the local community reeling and law enforcement scrambling to understand what happened….