Submitting to a competition
Sending stories out into the world to be judged... and waiting.
Writing
A journal of my writing
Short Story: The long flight to home
A young man returns to India in search of the family he was separated from at the age of five…
A Special Bookshelf
When I was seven years old, the father of one of my best friends was a well-known writer, and I have some vivid memories: seeing him at the…
Writing And The West Wing
In my home office I have two writing shelves. One that proudly displays books I have written, and one that holds books that inspire me or…
Writing Prompts Are Everywhere: The Postbox
Writers use writing prompts to kickstart their creativity. Taking a word or phrase, an object, or something observed and just writing…
Killer Women: Val McDermid
The best-selling author of over 30 books discusses her career and advice at the Killer Women Festival