Pace it off (pacing in storytelling)

Pace it off (or why pacing is important in storytelling) When you are writing, one of the most important factors to note is pace. That is the balance between action-packed sequences and more slow-moving explorative sequences. There’s no perfect recipe — it...

Whodunit? (an article on Crime Fiction)

Any fiction best seller list will almost certainly contain at least a few crime fiction novels. With a huge number of fans both young and old it is a seriously popular genre. With such a long-lasting and universal appeal, what has made crime fiction so popular? While...

New book coming

Yes, you’ve read right… Ruby Heart, the second book, in the Neve & Egan series is finished. It will be available very soon in paperback and eBook. I will go on a virtual book tour to promote it in December. To keep you waiting, you can have a look at the...

Who wants to hang off cliffs anyway?

Who wants to hang off cliffs anyway? (cliff-hangers in story telling) The word cliff-hanger conjures up images of actor Sylvester Stallone hanging precariously off mountain tops, doing his very best to simultaneously save and end people’s lives. The whole movie is...