The experience of writing doesn't stop when you finish the final polished sentence on that debut novel. A whole range of tasks are added to the to-do list just at the point you think you can finally put the feet up and relax. Not least, trying to let people know

My favourite scene in the entire trilogy of The Hobbit films by Peter Jackson is right at the very end of An Unexpected Journey when Smaug the dragon opens its eye. Never have I looked forward to a sequel more. In researching all things dragon for book two of The

Take a sip from the mug, wear the t-shirt, and pin on the badge. Yes the official Blood of the Bear Merchandise Store is now attached to the website and open for business. So be among the first to wear the bear with pride. The designs recreate the cover art

There’s nothing quite like a revision for removing scenes from the first draft of a book. Sometimes you lose part of a story because it just doesn’t fit or work, but along the way there is also inevitably collateral damage, removing innocent parts of the text that fall

There’s a ruined castle just south of the town of Ayr that is perched on an outcrop overlooking the sea, behind it is a housing scheme. What remains of the 16th century tower of Greenan Castle is a point of focus for locals and tourists who enjoy walking along

I like a good laugh. I always have, and with my writing it’s always a less than serious approach to the subject, regardless of the setting. What and who makes me laugh changes over time, but I feel that the humour that I impose on my characters and scenes