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A copy of Bound for Perdition lying on a piece of aged paper with elegant handwriting. The cover of Bound for Perdition has a man and woman silhouetted in dark brown on a green and brown background, with the woman holding a book while the man gestures. An open blank book and pen are inset in the top right corner.

Writing and the question of AI

May 25, 2023 / Writing and publishing

Thoughts about writing and AI (my initial thoughts, more about different kinds of uses.)

The cover of Old As The Hills displayed on a tablet in front of a pine forest, dotted with firefly light. The cover of Old As The Hills has a man with a can and a woman silhouetted on a green ground with a map. She holds out her hand, he is putting something into it, forming a doorway between them. An astrological chart behind them shows the symbols for Venus, the Sun, Jupiter, and Saturn highlighted behind a splash of glowing stars.

Reviews and how they help

May 3, 2023 / Questions and answers, Writing and publishing

Wondering about why reviews matter so much or some simple ways to share one? This post has more help.

Pastiche, Sailor's Jewel

Copy of Best Foot Forward lying on a bed of sand, covered by an enamelled Horus medallion. The cover has a deep red background with map markings in a dull purple. Two men in silhouette stand, looking up at a point in the top left. An astrology chart with different symbols picked out takes up the left side of the image, with glowing stars curving up to the title.

Kobo Plus – check out my books!

April 6, 2023 / Announcements, Writing and publishing

Learn more about Kobo Plus, Kobo’s subscription service.

Cover of Best Foot Forward displayed on a tablet, with a palm leaf, on a golden yellow background. The cover has a deep red background with map markings in a dull purple. Two men in silhouette stand, looking up at a point in the top left. An astrology chart with different symbols picked out takes up the left side of the image, with glowing stars curving up to the title.

My plans for 2023

December 29, 2022 / Announcements, Writing and publishing

What’s coming in 2023.

Best Foot Forward, Bound for Perdition, Carry On, Illusion of a Boar, Nocturnal Quarry, Old As The Hills, Shoemaker's Wife, Three Graces, Upon A Summer's Day

Cover of Eclipse displayed on a tablet, resting on a pine bough, surrounded by wood five-pointed stars.

The naming of characters is a difficult matter

December 8, 2022 / Albion, Writing and publishing

How I think about character names within books and within Albion.

Cover of Fool's Gold displayed on a tablet, set on a desk with a pink rose, a fountain pen, a jar of ink, and paper.

Where are you, online? (Looking at some social media options)

November 17, 2022 / Announcements, Writing and publishing

Looking at some new spaces to be online (in late 2022).

Cover of Sailor's Jewel displayed on a phone, resting on a desk with flowers, eucalyptus boughs, and a book about a garden.

Keeping research notes

October 13, 2022 / Research adventures, Writing and publishing

How I keep research notes for historical information.

Cover of Best Foot Forward displayed on a phone, resting on folded golden linen with a mug of coffee. Yellow flowers lie on a book with Scrabble tiles spelling out "spring is in the air". The cover has a deep red background with map markings in a dull purple. Two men in silhouette stand, looking up at a point in the top left. An astrology chart with different symbols picked out takes up the left side of the image, with glowing stars curving up to the title.

A glimpse into editing Best Foot Forward

August 25, 2022 / Land Mysteries, Research adventures, Writing and publishing

How I go about editing, looking at the process for Best Foot Forward.

Best Foot Forward

The Fossil Door cover displayed on an ereader, surrounded by candles, dried plants, and a mug of tea. The cover has a man and woman in silhouette at the right, looking to the left, on a background of dark burgundy to golden yellow, with an inset smaller image of an illuminated manuscript in the right corner.

Extras, get your extras!

June 2, 2022 / Albion, Writing and publishing

How I handle extras (and where to find them).

Authorial Wiki

Being Seen (a memorial post)

February 16, 2022 / Writing and publishing

Appreciation of being noticed (and a discussion of losses in the community.)

Eclipse

Welcome to 2022! More books ahead!

January 6, 2022 / Announcements, Writing and publishing

What I planned for 2022.

Best Foot Forward, Casting Nasturtiums, Chasing Legends, Complementary, Country Manners, Eclipse, Fool's Gold, Mistress Of Birds, Point By Point, Sailor's Jewel, The Fossil Door, The Hare And The Oak, Winter's Charms

Joy! People loving my books

May 23, 2021 / Mysterious Powers, Writing and publishing

New updates on the website (thanks to some people loving my books.)

Eclipse

A copy of Bound for Perdition standing upright next to a stack of leather bound books and a pocketwatch. The cover of Bound for Perdition has a man and woman silhouetted in dark brown on a green and brown background, with the woman holding a book while the man gestures. An open blank book and pen are inset in the top right corner.

The economics of writing

March 5, 2021 / Writing and publishing

An unusual post from me, but I found I had some blog-length things to say about a currently ongoing conversation on Twitter. Short version: If you want to support an author:

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