publications

  • Why are we writing?

    “Writing a book is a horrible, exhausting struggle, like a long bout with some painful illness. One would never undertake such a thing, if one were not driven on by some demon whom one can neither resist nor understand.” – George Orwell The latest issue of Working Writer dropped recently, with a very interesting front-page

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  • Strange June

    … going away is valuable because it offers opportunities to gain fresh perspectives on your work. It might even present an epiphany or revelation, literary or otherwise. At the very least, it’s a working holiday for the mind, and offers a chance to contemplate quietly, whether alone or in the company of other writers. I

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  • Hot off the press

    My contributor copy of the latest issue of American Writers Review has arrived in the post. I started reading it this morning, and became so absorbed I forgot all about the pot of coffee on the stove! It’s such a beautiful book. I’m thrilled to be a part of it. Find out how to get

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  • The latest American Writers Review is hot off the press and hitting the shelves as we speak, and I’m thrilled to have two stories included in this year’s edition: ‘Rightaway’ and ‘Why Do You Continue To Smoke When You Know It’s Bad For You?’. I love the artwork on the cover, and can’t wait to

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  • Coming soon …

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