These are the good days – when cupcakes arrive because you have given birth to a book into the big wide world! They are also very weird days. Months of hard work and anticipation – and then it’s out there – gone – left home for good and there is nothing you can do toContinue reading “How I came to write – The Wife Who Got A Life”
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NO-ONE EVER HAS SEX ON HOLIDAY – Out now
‘One of the funniest books I’ve read this year… I found myself laughing out loud… A fantastic holiday read.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars Get ready to enjoy your first holiday abroad with small children. Highlights include: being woken at 5 every morning and working a gruelling day in 30-degree heat chasing kids around the pool with a bottle ofContinue reading “NO-ONE EVER HAS SEX ON HOLIDAY – Out now”
The Book I Never Thought I’d Write
I never expected I would write a book about dying. I write romantic comedies for goodness sake! And I knew I couldn’t possibly write a book that didn’t have humour at the heart of it and where are the laughs in someone dying!!!? But then life happens. Shit happens in fact and I suddenly foundContinue reading “The Book I Never Thought I’d Write”
When can you call yourself a writer??
I’ve often heard it said at writing conferences that if you write you are a writer. However I have never held with that view. I’ve always thought that I could only call myself a writer if I was being paid to do it. I mean I would love to call myself a model but noContinue reading “When can you call yourself a writer??”
What authors do to avoid writing…
So I’m at a really tricky bit in my latest novel. I’ve been here before and I know the only answer is to crack on and write through it. Don’t over think it just write and the answer will appear. Instead of following my own advice however I will typically find anything possible to avoidContinue reading “What authors do to avoid writing…”
Exciting New release: NO-ONE EVER HAS SEX IN THE SUBURBS
Hi Everyone – here’s some news on my new book which I thought I’d try to deliver to you in person…sort of. NO-ONE EVER HAS SEX IN THE SUBURBS is the sequel to NO-ONE EVER HAS SEX ON A TUESDAY but don’t worry if you haven’t read that one as no previous experience is necessary.Continue reading “Exciting New release: NO-ONE EVER HAS SEX IN THE SUBURBS”
Matthew gets his LEGO-ver
This is the brand new trailer I’ve created for the paperback launch of NO-ONE EVER HAS SEX ON A TUESDAY. Me and Rich of Swainson Productions laughed until we cried whilst filming it. Hope you enjoy it too!
HANDBAGS, GLADRAGS & FORWARD ROLLS
I’m overjoyed to share with you that this writing malarkey finally presented me with a serious retail challenge. My agent called to tell me that a publisher was interested in meeting me. And not just any old publisher at that, a biggie. See if you can guess which one from my cryptic clue. Antarctic birdContinue reading “HANDBAGS, GLADRAGS & FORWARD ROLLS”
Cosmo Radio – The glamorous life of a writer continues…
I previously wrote about the glamorous stuff I did the day NO-ONE EVER HAS SEX ON A TUESDAY became a best seller on Amazon including an overly energetic carvery lunch and Froot Loops for breakfast. Well the rollercoaster has continued and recently peaked at being interviewed by Cosmopolitan Radio in America! Conveniently we happened toContinue reading “Cosmo Radio – The glamorous life of a writer continues…”
SINGLE WOMAN SEEKS REVENGE
I am very happy to announce (after much debate over shades of green and purple!) that my new novel, SINGLE WOMAN SEEKS REVENGE, is now available to pre-order as an ebook with the paperback soon to follow. Here’s what you’re in for: What do you do when you find your love-life in ruins? Get revengeContinue reading “SINGLE WOMAN SEEKS REVENGE”
