

Research for book four
Fascinating visit to Hereford cathedral to look at the Mappa Mundi (earliest medieval map of the world) and the Chained Library (dating...


Menorcan Sun
Spent a lovely week in Menorca. Two more chapters written. Lots of people reading by the pool. Alas, no sign of any Blind Detective...


No mow May, June's still too soon!
No mow - what a grand idea! The bugs and the birds just love it and I have more time to write. Book four is shaping up nicely but slowly....


No excuses!
Another damp spring day. Even the daffodils have their heads down. The garden will have to wait. No excuses for not grabbing my pen and...


Book 4 gathering momentum (at last!)
Well, Christmas and New Year over, snow lying on the ground, so no excuse for not writing. Quite suddenly book 4 is taking off. Not a DI...


Local Library Talks
Belated local library launches of Double Vision. Lovely to meet some of my readers. Lots of positive feedback and some interesting ideas!


Inspiration to crack on with it!
Stopped at The Strand Café and Bookshop, Eardisley, this morning. They stock over 30,000 books! The photo is only one of several rooms...


Australia Trip
I spent a very pleasant three weeks in Australia visiting my daughter. I just so happened to sign five books while I was there. Do you...


Perfect Weather for Writing
Spring is definitely here - lovely sunny day. Perfect for a walk up the Elan Valley and to continue writing in the shade. Big thanks to...


Fourth Book
A New Year, a new dawn and time to write a fourth book. I'm planning on giving DI Steadman a rest (don' worry, he'll return), and write...