Covers, Dunkirk, and a special offer

Hi I hope you’re well and safe wherever you are in the world. If you’re new to my newsletter – welcome! It’s lovely to have you here.A huge thank you to everyone who gave me feedback on the cover images – much appreciated! The design in now in its fi...

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May 26, 2026
An extra email - All That Remains Cover Question

Hi I’ll be sending out my usual newsy email later this month, but before then I need your help! I’m in the process of the cover design for All That Remains and my wonderful designer (ArtMishel) has given me a few options to choose from.I can’t decide...

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May 22, 2026
One Day of the Year

Hi I hope you’re well and safe wherever you are in the world. If you’re new to my newsletter – welcome! It’s lovely to have you here.Today is one of the most important days in the Australian calendar – Anzac Day – when the nation commemorates and rec...

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Apr 25, 2026
Easter Greetings

Hi Easter greetings wherever you are in the world, and however you celebrate the holiday. In Australia, both Good Friday and Easter Monday are public holidays, so it’s lovely long weekend, which I’m very much looking forward to! We’ll be up in our pl...

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Apr 02, 2026
So, it's been a while ...

Hi So it’s been a while. Too long. I hope you’re well and safe wherever you are in the world. If you’re new to my newsletter – welcome! It’s lovely to have you here.My newsletters tend to be an unpredictable mix of writing and personal news, and when...

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Mar 26, 2026
March Update

Hi So it’s been a while. I hope you’re well and safe wherever you are in the world. If you’re new to my newsletter – welcome! It’s lovely to have you here.As the regulars will know, my newsletters are an unpredictable mix of writing and personal news...

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Mar 15, 2026
Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!

Hi Holiday greetings to you all wherever you are in the world. Sometimes, I’m astonished by the fact my books sell in so many countries, and it gives me the greatest pleasure to know that people are reading them in so many different places. It’s the...

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Dec 23, 2025
Editors, forgotten manuscripts, and new ideas

Hi It’s been a while since I’ve written but I hope you’re all keeping well wherever you are in the world. A warm welcome to any new subscribers.Life is its usual busy self – juggling the day job, the writing, and all the other many tasks and joys tha...

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Nov 04, 2025
Holidays, the harmonica, and the next draft.

Hi I’m writing this from the beautiful town of Byron Bay where we’ve been spending the last few days. A 10-hour drive up the coast from Sydney, I’ve never been here before and it’s absolutely stunning. In spite of intermittent rain showers, we've man...

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Aug 11, 2025
Update - Progress at last!

Hi It’s settling in to winter here in Sydney now, which suits me just fine! My early morning works are brisk and refreshing, and I get to wear all my much loved boots and scarves and coats. Good news – I’ve finally just completed the first draft...

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Jun 05, 2025