Books How I got my agent (and a six-figure publishing deal)

How I got my agent (and a six-figure publishing deal)

If you’ve any interest in reading about how I got my agent and book deal, I’ve written about it for the Crime Writers Association. I had never written a novel before I entered the 2021 Debut Dagger. I was halfway through an MA in Creative Writing and too focused on the rhythm of my prose, …

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Books Publishers Marketplace

Publishers Marketplace

I’ve always wanted my very own Publishers Marketplace rectangle. But I never expected to be the top-billed deal of the day!

Books Six-figure deals with Transworld (UK) and Flatiron (US)

Six-figure deals with Transworld (UK) and Flatiron (US)

It’s been a whirlwind. Underwater sold to Transworld (Penguin) in the UK for a six-figure sum and then only hours later, Flatiron (Macmillan) swooped in with a “significant” six-figure pre-empt in the US. It’s the stuff of dreams and it still hasn’t sunk in properly yet.

Creative Nonfiction Atticus Review

Atticus Review

I have a piece of creative nonfiction, Exit, in the wonderful Atticus Review today. Happy that it found such a good home.

Creative Nonfiction Atticus Review

Atticus Review

I’ve had a creative nonfiction flash piece, Exit, accepted in the always excellent Atticus Review today. Writing it was one of those rare times when the words came tumbling out of me; I usually have to drag them syllable by syllable. So I’m gonna ride the crest of this wave all the way to publication.

Prose Hobart

Hobart

Hobart is another of my favourite lit mags – it looks great, always publishes varied and interesting work and never takes itself too seriously. And I’m going to be in it! My piece, Why the Smell of Coffee Makes you Retch, is coming soon. Watch this space.

Prose The Forge

The Forge

The Forge was one of my favourite literary magazines, even before I started reading for them last year. They pay, they reply quickly and they publish brilliant work. And now that I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know the editors and other readers, I can see how much hard work, attention and love goes …

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