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In my last post about my writing life, I lamented the fact that my publisher, Wings ePress, is closing down at the end of 2025. At my request, they unpublished my books right away, so I could jump back into the pitching game.
…I’m happy to announce that I’ve signed with a new (aptly-named ) publisher: Next Chapter Publishing. Continue reading Jade Riley is Back
Susannah’s latest novel, My Hot Housemate, draws on her experience as an actor, her love of dogs and her razor sharp wit. Join us as we talk about romcom tropes, the parallels and differences between writing and acting, and much, much more. Continue reading Susannah Hardy on My Hot Housemate
Sarah’s latest novel, Letting Go, explores a family’s response to their patriarch’s last days, guided by death doula Hester Rose. If you don’t know what a death doula is, read on as Sarah and I discuss this and much more. Continue reading Sarah Bourne on grief and Letting Go
Bella’s latest novel, The Swimming Group (April, 2025, Joffe Books), is a gripping, twisty mystery/psychological thriller that keeps you guessing until the very last page. Today, we chat about swimming, writing ensemble stories, plotting great twists, Cape Cod and more. Continue reading Bella Ellwood-Clayton on The Swimming Group
Pat is a successful business owner who specializes in strategic leadership and change. He works with a variety of organisations, assisting their senior leaders to develop innovative strategies for achieving success.
He has trained with British paratroopers, and travelled broadly, spending time in Russia, Scandinavia, Southeast Asia, the Nevada desert, and North Africa. His exposure to the military and intelligence sectors brings a disturbing reality to his debut novel The Minerva Agenda. Continue reading P.D. McShane on Spies, Conspiracies and The Minerva Agenda
Interview by Sophia Voukelatos.
Teacher-turned-author Rosie Schonell shares her lifelong passion for children’s literature and her journey to publishing her first book. Her middle-grade mystery, Breaking School Rules in Easy, is now available. Continue reading Rosie Schonell on her debut novel Breaking School Rules is Easy
Two days before I was due to send my next manuscript to Wings, they announced they are closing down.
I went into a tailspin. It took me so long to reach this point of being a published author, and I’d just landed on a snake in Snakes and Ladders and been sent right back to the start. Continue reading A dead end … not The End
Diane Clarke, known for writing family dramas exploring secrets and complex relationships, has just published her second novel, The Bracelet. We discuss her writing process, inspiration, her stunning cover designs and more. Continue reading Diane Clarke on The Bracelet
The Winding Narrative is seven years old! Last year was a massive year for me professionally. Highlights included having two novels published and joining the committee for the Mansfield Readers & Writers Festival. Let’s see 2024 in review… Continue reading The Winding Narrative Turns Seven
Interview by Sophia Voukelatos. Read along to a riveting conversation with Melbourne-based author and editor, Kirsten Alexander, on her upcoming third novel, After the Fall. We discuss her professional career, her experience of motherhood, her love of travel and the importance of showcasing female stories. Continue reading Kirsten Alexander on After the Fall
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