Remember how that sexy pic of Matthew Mac inspired Luca in SEX, GOSSIP & ROCK & ROLL? Well, here's another pic that has insp...

Here is a brief summary of my notes taken at Susan Wiggs fabulous session, PLOTTING FROM THE INSIDE OUT. The plotting/pre-writing phase. ...

We've all heard the terms 'premise' and 'theme' bandied around. And if you're anything like me, having to label my...

TWO WEEKS IN THE MAGNATE'S BED is going Brazilian this month. Can you believe we're already into July? Half the year gone? Have yo...

Writing processes intrigue me. How writers write. Do they plot? Fly by the seat of their pants? Write to music? Write in silence? Have som...

You all remember how much you loved Rhys' house? Well, I just realised I never got around to showing you the bedroom. Technically, I ma...

I've mentioned on several occasions that I get many of my ideas/titles/first lines/characters in that half drowsy/half awake state jus...

One of the most common questions I'm asked as an author is 'where do you get your ideas?' The answer? Everywhere! A glance, ...

Margaret wants to know: Collage, interview with characters. I'd be interested to hear how much preparation you do, Nicola, before you s...