Here to get in touch. The Ship was published on 19th February 2015, and I wrote a monthly blog about the process of taking it from manuscript to published novel. You can read a brief synopsis here. I also blog about my reading, and about anything in the news that catches my eye.

Athursdayschild has a long way to go and much to be thankful for. Friday morning I was informed Jessica Lost Her Wobble was a 2017 finalist in the Wishing Shelf Book Awards. The adult books were judged by 2 Reading Groups, 1 in London and 1 in Stockholm. The books were marked according to editing, theme, style and cover. Actual winners will be announced in April. Jessica Lost Her Wobble is J.

For the Love of The Archers. For the Love of Shakespeare. My books, having a nice little rest on my bed. Made by me and my kids, so manage your expectations. Listen to me chatting about The Archers here, on Talk Radio Europe. Author pic by Katie Vandyck. For people at all stages of their writing. 2015 Beth Tries To Write.

Tuesday, February 6, 2018. Resources for the Debut Writer . Over 40! Today on Twitter K.

She will not be pleased. Top Ten Books I Missed in 2017. Is it just me, or were a lot of good books published in 2017? Min Jin Lee. We all trust Roxane, right? Which was beautiful and heartbreaking.

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A Conversation with Bridget Blankley. Spent most of her early life in Nigeria. A beautifully written tale of survival and bravery.

I also blog about my current writing projects and what interests and inspires me. Is an uplifting black comedy of love, family life and friendship and the coming-of-age tale is set in the summer of 1985, in working class, central belt Scotland. You can read a short extract here. And buy a copy here. And buy a copy here.

Will be available in the US and Canada from July 3, published by Little, Brown. For more details, review coverage, interviews, and more, check out my Devastation Road. Page and the introduction film below. Longlisted for the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction 2015.