Ducie’s Diary: November 2022
November has been an interesting month, with lots going on both on the writing and the marketing front. But I did find time to make good on my intention to […]
Val’s New Police Procedural
This week, I am delighted to hand my blog over to fellow author, Swanwicker and friend, Val Penny, as she prepares to launch the first in a brand new series […]
Ducie’s Diary: June 2020
Just over two months ago, I had everything mapped out for spring and early summer. I was due to have knee surgery on 26th March, so my physical movement was […]
Writerly Round-Up: February 2019
They say time seems to speed up as we get older, and I certainly concur; the days appear to be on fast forward and even the weeks are gone at […]
#Swanwick70: Val’s In The Book Room
It all kicks off this evening with the Chairman’s Welcome in the Main Conference Hall. But before that, there will be lots of work in the background, getting things ready: […]
An Edinburgh Setting by Val Penny
This week, I’m handing over my blog to fellow Swanwicker and debut novelist Val Penny. In the week that Hunter’s Chase is launched, she’s going to tell us a bit about […]