The Allure of Neo Noir – move over bad guys, the bad-ass ladies are here!
Did someone say juicy plots, moral ambiguity, and complex characters? I’m in! And in the immortal words of Lizzo, It’s About Damn Time! My long-awaited third novel dips a scarlet-painted toe into the fascinating genre of neo-noir and I’m getting all the feels! The question ...
Plot twists – Crafting the unexpected.
One of the hardest and most satisfying tasks for an author is to create a plot twist that no reader can predict. Avid readers can identify mild twists well in advance, but an expertly crafted one catches the pros off guard! As much as my stories are character-driven, I LOVE plot twists. ...
Goodbye 2017
I love me a new year. Fresh starts, a clean slate…I mean, what’s not to love? Each New Year brings hope, ambition and ideas to the forefront, but nothing is ever guaranteed except change. 2017 was no different. Before saying hello to 2018, its time to reflect on the year that was. My 2017 list ...
The agony and the ecstasy
The agony and the ecstasy: the birth of a novel. Since starting to write, I’ve had countless people tell me: “I’ve always wanted to write a book.” If this is you, you’re in the right place. Read this post before you start! Writing is neither glamorous or social. Yes, there are prizes and bestseller lists, ...