My article ‘A tough sell: difficult subjects in literature – and why we need to write about them’ was published in Bad Cantina magazine today. It explores the need for more representation in literature of those who are far too often silenced. “I have wanted to write a novel for as long as I can
I thought this novel would be very difficult to sell because it was very difficult to write. I had to work through deep sadness, sometimes anger, to get it written. Sometimes I had to take time out from it, sit somewhere quiet to find peace. I still can’t read one chapter because it makes me
I’ve called this blog ‘Shaking out the music’ for two reasons. The first is literal. I sang in a band for around three years; a little local band on a local scene, something that should have been fun and no big deal in terms of anxiety. Only it was, to me. It was such a
Today is official publication day of The Wacky Man and what a day it’s been. I’ve been to an interview at BBC Radio Leeds and enjoyed every minute. I’ve had some amazing reviews by brilliant book bloggers and Twitter has been a-buzz with tweets and retweets about my debut novel. I feel exhilarated and extremely