My fellow writer, Liz MacKenzie, published her first book on Tuesday. It’s a middle-grade children’s novel called The Clocker. My copy has arrived and I’m looking forward to reading it. https://troubador.co.uk/bookshop/middle-grade/the-clocker

It is an absolute privilege to host Esther Moonstomp (Chilton) today on her blog tour, for the second book in the Myths and Magic series of books for children. I also had the pleasure of interviewing Esther about her forthcoming publication and writing in general. Thank you, Esther, for taking time out from your very…

This is another image taken in Madeira. Last week, I posted a photo from the famous Funchal cable car, which stops at Monte Village. Nearby is the wicker toboggan ride. Passengers sit in a basket and are steered down very steep streets to Livramento by the ‘Carrerios’, smartly dressed in pristine white trousers and shirt,…

What are you all up to this weekend? I’m going to be editing my book; it’s the final edit of my first novel, a police procedural, and I can’t wait for it to be published. Here in Kent the sun is shining so I might get out for a bit and enjoy it, while it…

I’m delighted to share details of Graeme’s new crime novel, Renegade, which is a follow-up to Borderline. Here’s the blurb for Renegade, which is available now in paperback and on kindle from 10 April 2026: If you don’t trust the police, there’s only one place to goThe death of an old acquaintance drags Rand Scott…

I am happy to share that author and writing tutor, Esther Chiltern, has revealed the cover of her second children’s book, Myths And Magic, which takes place in a museum. The book is a follow-up to The Secret Dragon which was published in 2025. Esther has been a huge influence for me in my writing…

I’m pleased to share that I have a short piece and three photographs published in That’s Life magazine today. It’s about my cat and two kittens. If you subscribe to Readly, you can read it on there. Here’s a pic of my beautiful fur babies:

I’m excited to share news of an upcoming children’s book by fellow writer, Liz Mackenzie. The Clocker will be published on 28 April 2026. You can pre-order your copy from Troubador: https://troubador.co.uk/author/liz-mackenzie or from here: https://www.lovereading4kids.co.uk/book/9781806341719/isbn/The-Clocker-by-Liz-Mackenzie.html It will also be available to purchase from Amazon, Waterstones and TG Jones. The Clocker Synopsis Nev’s life stinks.…