The Shame of Innocence takes off!

The Shame of Innocence takes off!

The Shame of Innocence was launched last night, at Black Swan Arts in Frome.  Not only did my crime novel take off but also Silver Crow, the manuscript appraisal service offered by Frome Writers’ Collective. The artwork round the walls of this lovely gallery...

Criminal activities in Frome

I’ve been so preoccupied with The Shame of Innocence lately, I haven’t spent any time on this blog. I’ve also been busy preparing a workshop on crime writing, as part of Frome Writers’ Collective’s Frome Word literary festival, running...

Mighty oaks, yeah?

Mighty oaks from tiny acorns grow – as the saying goes. There’s a lot of truth in that old proverb. I used to write on my own, no interference, no feedback, no ‘critical friend’ to take me aside and give me a few tips. In hope and expectation,...