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I couldn’t be more thrilled with this wonderful review by Sudeshna Banerjee. This is everything I hoped the book could achieve. Take a look. Next time: an interview with Lisa Darcy on Tuscany and Tennis Continue reading From Dark Fantasy Reviews, wonderful feedback on The Godfather of Dance
Jade is an everyday hero. In the first book, she’s a rookie journalist with more ambition than experience, more passion than finesse. She’s Australian, from my hometown, Melbourne, but she’s living in The Woodlands, Texas, a satellite suburb of Houston, where she works for a local newspaper. By no coincidence, this is where I lived with my family for five years. She’s also passionate about ballroom and Latin dance. Continue reading Writing a Mystery: Introducing Jade Riley
Dr. Bella Ellwood-Clayton’s debut novel is set in a cliquey suburb where belonging to the in-group is everything. It features intense female friendships and explores parenting in our perilous times when social media can build someone up as quickly as it can tear them down.
Join us as we talk about motherhood, friendship and how to write a good plot twist. Continue reading Bella Ellwood-Clayton on Weekend Friends
As The Winding Narrative turns six, it’s time to review progress. Last year saw a number of big changes for me professionally, so let’s see the year in review… Continue reading The Winding Narrative Turns Six
While in Texas, I decided to do some research for my next novel, in which (spoiler alert) my protagonist may have to fire a gun. I needed to know how shooting feels, sounds, looks, and smells. Continue reading Five Learnings from Firing a Shotgun
This year’s Christmas list features 17 incredible books from the authors I’ve interviewed throughout the year representing a wide range of genres. From historical romance to science fiction, from an IT thriller to true crime, there’s something here for everyone! Continue reading Christmas Book List 2023
Karien has lived a nomadic life. Despite that – or maybe because of it – she is intrigued by houses. This is apparent in the titles of her standalone novels: her debut The Yellow House, and her recently released The Black and White House. Join us as we chat about how location influences her writing and more. Continue reading Karien Van Ditzhuijzen, the Nomad who Loves Houses
My publisher (it’s such a thrill to be able to type those words) for The Godfather of Dance, Wings ePress, is in the US, so I needed to update my novel from Australian English to US English. The differences were even greater than I’d realised (realized). I’ve noted these changes to help other authors and to show the differences to my non-US friends, so they don’t think I’ve published a book full of errors! Continue reading How to convert from Australian English to US English
Sarah is a counsellor, yoga teacher and prolific writer. In the past couple of years, she’s published five novels. The common thread is their focus on specific social issues, such as dealing with grief and trauma. With a career in mental health, her writing is peppered with insight into the human condition. Join us as we discuss the genesis of each of her stories. Continue reading Sarah Bourne on writing about social issues
Timo has worked for years on the frontline of machine learning, so he’s uniquely qualified to write about the IT world. His thriller, The Scaevola Conspiracy, follows a couple of new graduates who join one of the biggest IT companies on the planet. Join me with Timo as we discuss the dangers of AI, and question how realistic his book scenario is in real life. Continue reading Timo on his IT Thriller, The Scaevola Conspiracy
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