It’s what we all think, isn’t it? It doesn’t matter whether you’re reading a book or writing one, the end of the next chapter is where you know you can safely put the story aside and take a break. If... Read More
In a recent episode of a sitcom set in the offices of a New York publisher, one of the super glamorous editors holds up a manuscript and says, ‘We want the author because she’s a big name, but her manuscript... Read More
We all love a good book – a book that makes us think, laugh, cry, wonder, marvel, a book whose characters or ideas or images remain with us long after we have finished it. There are plenty of critics to... Read More
‘Seize the moments of happiness, love and be loved. That is the only reality in the world. All else is folly.’ Leo Tolstoy was almost completely right when he said this. What a shame, though, that he didn’t add ‘love... Read More
‘So, what’s it all about, this ghostwriting business, then?’ I was at a party (remember those) when someone asked this, predictably followed by, ‘I suppose you write ghost stories?’ Cue much laughter. ‘Well,’ I smiled sweetly. ‘Actually, sometimes we do.’... Read More