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In 2025, Mirror World Publishing released Against All Odds, an anthology featuring seven short stories about love against the odds. My story, The Value of a Sapphire, is one of them. Check out this interview I did with Mirror World Publishing talking about my inspiration for the story and more. The original blog is no longer available. Continue reading Interview about my short story, The Value of a Sapphire
The 2025 Christmas book list features fifteen books, including eleven incredible books from authors I’ve interviewed throughout the year and four of my own – two Jade Riley mysteries and two anthologies, each featuring one of my short stories.
The genres range from romantic comedy to psychological thriller, so find something to suit your loved ones’ tastes … or treat yourself. Continue reading Christmas Book List 2025
Ever wondered what it takes to write a gritty thriller? As the title suggests, Sister Butcher Sister features sisters and gruesome crime. In this discussion with author K.D. Aldyn, we delve into her inspiration, her unique nomadic lifestyle and the impact of writing violence. Continue reading K.D. Aldyn on writing gritty thrillers
In our last interview, Sarah and I discussed her writing genre change from her first book, psychological thriller, A Voice in the Night, to her second book, historical fiction, The Dilemma. And she’s done it again! Her third novel, Love. Camera. Action is a romantic comedy.
Today, we discuss her ability to shift genres, and the details of her latest release. Continue reading Sarah Hawthorn on Love. Camera. Action.
Marg Attley OAM served on the Mansfield Shire Council for 15 years, including three years as mayor, and sat on the Victorian Local Governance Association Board (President for four years), strengthening her passion and support for councils and communities in regional and rural Victoria … Let’s find out what drives her. Continue reading Margaret Colville Attley OAM on the joys and challenges of community work
After growing up in the Blue Ridge mountains of North Carolina, getting married young, having kids, and generally checking all the boxes, at 50, Elizabeth rescripted her life: moved to Panama, bought a coffee farm, came out as gay, and became an author. She’s entertaining, forthright, and an all-round delight. Join me in chatting with Elizabeth about turning her life upside-down and her dramatic debut novel Chasing Tropical Ice. Continue reading Elizabeth Worley on life in Panama and Chasing Tropical Ice
In my last post about my writing life, I lamented the fact that my publisher, Wings ePress, is closing down at the end of 2025. At my request, they unpublished my books right away, so I could jump back into the pitching game.
…I’m happy to announce that I’ve signed with a new (aptly-named ) publisher: Next Chapter Publishing. Continue reading Jade Riley is Back
Innovative photographer Sandra Lording has spent the past year taking portraits of dogs of Mansfield. It has proved a popular project, with over 80 dogs taking part, and Sandra has shared the results in a book. Read on to hear about the inspiration and challenges of project. Continue reading Sandra Lording on the Dogs of Mansfield Book Project
My dear friend, Danny Finley, drummer in MPD Limited, is the real-life inspiration for the character called Danny in my mystery novel, A Killer Among Friends. Danny’s behaviour in the book is made up, but like his namesake, he is a drummer in a rock band.
Join Danny and me as we chat about the joys and challenges of life as a performer and his life after music. Continue reading Danny Finley’s life lessons learned through music
Susannah’s latest novel, My Hot Housemate, draws on her experience as an actor, her love of dogs and her razor sharp wit. Join us as we talk about romcom tropes, the parallels and differences between writing and acting, and much, much more. Continue reading Susannah Hardy on My Hot Housemate
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