Category Archives: Author Q&A

Sorrel Pitts

I have wanted to be a writer all my life. As a child I wrote reams, filling whole notepads until they formed a tall stack in the corner of my bedroom. I was always a bit of a loner at school, preferring my own company to others. I tended to live in a bit ofContinue reading “Sorrel Pitts”

Vikki Patis

Vikki Patis is a bestselling author of psychological suspense. She also writes historical fiction as Victoria Hawthorne. She lives in Scotland with her wife, two wild golden retrievers, and an even wilder cat. Meet Vikki Patis Questions on Writing What is the hardest part of your writing experience?Drafting is the hardest part for me. It’sContinue reading “Vikki Patis”

Carole Hailey

I’d always wanted to write novels, but I became a lawyer instead. After twenty years of being a lawyer in London I finally took the plunge, gave up my career and did an MA in Creative Writing at Goldsmiths, University of London. It took another eight years before my debut (which was actually the thirdContinue reading “Carole Hailey”

Nick McLoughlin

Nick is 54, married, with two teenage children aged 19 and 15 respectively. He grew up in Derby, where his novel is set, but has lived in the French Alps for almost 30 years. He spends his time reading, running, and skiing, as well as coaching kids and adult football, both male and female. MeetContinue reading “Nick McLoughlin”

Leo Vardiashvili

Leo Vardiashvili came to London with his family as a refugee from Georgia when he was twelve years old. He studied English Literature at Queen Mary University of London. Hard by a Great Forest is his first novel.  Meet Leo Vardiashvili Questions on Writing What was the hardest bit about writing Hard By a Great Forest?I hadContinue reading “Leo Vardiashvili”

Nigel Stewart

I live in Kirkham, Lancashire – about halfway between Blackpool and Preston. Originally from Northumberland, grew up in Hereford, spent early working life as a civil servant in Berkshire before that job was relocated to Lancashire in 1989. My children have flown to exciting new places so it’s just me and Fozzie, my adorable dog.Continue reading “Nigel Stewart”

Emma Brand

I have always loved writing, but reconnected and fell in love with writing again during the COVID lockdown. I am a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community, and am passionate about diversity and representation in my writing and exploring the complexity of relationship and friendship dynamics. My debut novel, Dial One For Revenge, is basedContinue reading “Emma Brand”

Emma Flint

I was born and grew up in Newcastle Upon Tyne, and graduated from the University of St Andrews with an MA in English Language and Literature. I’ve always written, ever since I knew what stories were, and since childhood, I’ve been drawn to true-crime stories. My first novel, Little Deaths, was inspired by a crimeContinue reading “Emma Flint”

L.J Shepherd

I was born and raised in Redditch, Worcestershire. Having completed an English degree, I first started taking my writing seriously in my 20s. At the same time, I had to find a job to pay the bills, so I decided to train to become a barrister. While studying in Birmingham, I also taught martial artsContinue reading “L.J Shepherd”