What’s bad – and good – in The Odyssey

It’s one of the greatest films of the year. It’s a travesty. Is Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey worth the hype?

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Christmas in August?

Yes, it's Christmas in August (or Hannukah, or Winterval, or whatever your favourite).

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Your next great beach read

Looking for a fun beach read for yourself or a friend? Go on! Try Play Me! – double award-nominated and constantly in the Amazon best-seller…

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Crime that makes you think?

Crime that makes you think? Why writers turn to crime

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Crime and Me – 6pm 29th June

I love books of all kinds, but we all have books we love more than others. Come and join me in person to celebrate National…

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How a radio interview sparked a reverse art heist novel

I don’t usually read cozy-crime. To be honest, I’m usually allergic to it. But No Oil Painting is a jolly cozy-crime that lives up to…

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Not the Oscars 2026 – Part Deux

For the second time this year, we trip down the digital red carpet to deliver the final 7-12 of Not The Oscars 2026 – part…

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Not The Oscars 2026 – Part One

Yes, it’s that time of year again. The time when we trip down the digital red carpet to deliver the Not The Oscars for 2026.…

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Let’s meet at London Book Fair 2026

Are you coming to the London Book Fair this week? Let’s meet and chat. The best way to catch me is: Tuesday – I’m the…

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Uncovering the Truth: The Inspiration Behind Play Me!

A strange thing: The launch of the paperback of Play Me! is a bigger deal than the launch of the original hardback, which is its first appearance…

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Into the Unknown with Oliver Johnson

Thriller writer Oliver Johnson speaks to me about writing, editing and dreams TEN MINUTE READ Listen to the full interview or read the edited transcript…

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5 Tips to Keeping New Year’s Resolutions

Do you make New Year’s resolutions? Have you tried in the past and succeeded? Or failed? Given up? Or even forgotten what they were? Here…

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Top 10 comedy novels to give your friends (or yourself) this Christmas

Merriest season’s greetings. Are you only now getting round to buying presents? Or is it just me? I always leave it late, though this year…

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Review: The Bonfire of the Vanities

I asked in a blog some years ago if satire worked. If it does, why is the world in such a shitty place? But then,…

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Can you help me deal with Amazon’s high-handedness?

I’d appreciate your help dealing with Amazon’s high-handedness. Some time ago on Amazon I had well over 100 reviews of my first novel, the satirical…

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35 Years of Devil in a Blue Dress

Devil in a Blue Dress is celebrating its 35th anniversary. Walter Mosley’s bestseller broke new ground and was snapped up by Hollywood. It opened up…

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Crime Reading Month Event with Bestselling Author Charles Harris

I’m delighted that I’ve been invited to speak for National Crime Reading Month on Tuesday 24 June. If you’re in or near North London at…

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Room Fifteen second edition now out

I’m delighted to say that Blue Coast Publishing have now published the second edition of my psychological thriller Room Fifteen in e-book and paperback, and…

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