My Blog
Mythbusting
I'm still hunkered down writing my top secret new series (and loving it) but thought I would emerge long enough to shout out about the fab new book Ecologic, written by Brian Clegg. Researching my new book has involved a lot of mythbusting on my part - mainly about...
Litopia After Dark
I was the special guest on the first Litopia After Dark of 2009, the publishing podcast that is swiftly becoming an internet phenomenon. Not only did we cover everything from spike heels to literary seduction techniques but I was also crowned Litopian of the Week. I'm...
I’ve Been Pinked Again!
The perennially pinkalicious Lisa Clark asked me to contribute a few tips to her beyond fabulous website, Pink World, on how to be an instant goddess. So here they are in time for the often fraught festive season...they work equally well for those in possession of a...
Another Fab Review for Kumari
The amazing Hannah from Chicklish has given Goddess of Secrets a five star review to match the five stars she awarded Goddess of Destiny. You may have spotted that Hannah is reading the trilogy backwards but it doesn't seem to be impeding her enjoyment of the books!...
The Ex Files
It’s happened to most of us. A name pops up in your inbox. You stare at it, bemused. It’s the blast from the past – the social networking hazard. About the only upside is the gratification in knowing that they blinked first. Writing also has its hazards, particularly if you are a writer of fiction. People mutter darkly at […]
Kids Lit Quiz
The other week I took part in the London heat of the international Kids' Lit Quiz as part of the victorious Authors team. Sadly, we weren't really allowed to win (competitive, us??) so the official victors were Bishops Stortford Junior College who beat 33 other teams...