Hello my Freaky Darlings, I was lucky enough to attend the launch of Jeffrey Archer's new book, Sins of the Father, at Skoobs in Monte Casino last night. I have to admit that I've never been a Jeffrey Archer fan, even though every member of my family declared me nutts for not jumping up and … Continue reading The Jeffrey Archer Challenge
Writing
Bloody Parchment update
Hello my Freaky Darlings, I have very exciting news! eKhaya, the digital imprint of Random House Struik, is delighted to announce the publication of Bloody Parchment: Inferna and other stories. Bloody Parchment is the literary component of the annual South African HorrorFest held in Cape Town, South Africa, each October. The Bloody Parchment short story … Continue reading Bloody Parchment update
Celebrating in Style
Hello my Freaky Darlings, I'm a firm believer in celebrating the small victories and all the steps along the way in my writing career. When I finish a novel I pop open a bottle of Bubbles and get a pizza. When I finish a novella I pop open just a bottle of Bubbles, and when … Continue reading Celebrating in Style
Bloody Parchment Finalist
Hello my Freaky Darlings, I'm incredibly excited this morning. I'm a finalist in the 2012 Bloody Parchment anthology! My short story, Death Express, will be appearing alongside some incredible fiction. You can read the announcement for the anthology on the Bloody Parchment blog. Congratulations to the winners and everybody else who made it. And thank … Continue reading Bloody Parchment Finalist
Joan De La Haye 