Posts made in January, 2015

Best Book Read in December & January: UNCLE MONTAGUE’S TALES OF TERROR

Posted by on Jan 31, 2015 | 1 comment

Best Book Read in December & January: UNCLE MONTAGUE’S TALES OF TERROR

I read a lot in the last couple of months. I’ve managed to get lots of writing done too, so I’m not quite sure how I’ve done it! Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier – I’d been meaning to read this for ages. Really enjoyable, though I found it a little slow in places (I’m out of practice reading classics!). Legacy (Night School #2) by C.J. Daugherty – Fun and engaging, like the first Night School book. Shadows on the Moon by Zoë Marriott – I picked this up at a Zoë Marriott signing a couple of months ago. Beautifully atmospheric; I can see why it’s so loved. Skulduggery Pleasant books 1-4 by Derek Landy – I’m...

UKYA Extravaganza, Birmingham – Come Along!

Posted by on Jan 24, 2015 | Leave a comment

UKYA Extravaganza, Birmingham – Come Along!

I’m thrilled to be joining 34 other YA authors on 28th February for the UKYA Extravaganza. It’s going to be an afternoon of bookish fun in Birmingham High Street Waterstones, and I can’t wait. So many fellow authors I want to meet (including a number who aren’t on the official list), and lots of fellow readers and YA fans. Organised by authors Kerry Drewery and Emma Pass, it’ll be a wonderful opportunity to mingle and get books signed. Check out the Goodreads list of Extravaganza authors/books here. Follow @YABirmingham for updates. ** UPDATE – tickets are now sold out (one day after going on sale!)** If you’re lucky enough...