I have always said, somewhat glibly, that I dislike writing and love rewriting. There is an awful lot of truth in the statement and it comes home particularly when I have completed the first draft of a novel, as just happened.

I do derive some satisfaction from the initial writing process but what I really enjoy is the editing, the reworking.…

I was delighted to have taken part in the UK Crime Book Club’s latest online crime fiction festival, which was accessed on the club’s Facebook page over the Bank Holiday Weekend (August 29-31, 2020). Attractions included live panels featuring a range of writers and a series of recorded talks – my contribution was a short talk exploring how writers…

I have been working steadily throughout lockdown, both on producing the latest DCI Jack Harris novel for those excellent people at The Book Folks (41,000 words written since you ask) but also running a lot of online writing courses to help inspire and guide inexperienced writers during these tough times.

The courses have dealt with crime…

I am delighted to have contributed some thoughts to the Crime Writers' Association writing tips section for debut writers, on the theme of standing in your character's shoes.

You can read it at…