Authors

A note from the author of Divine Dicks and Mortal Pricks: Greek Myths for Feminists

Oh, the Greek myths: the original classics with cult status. Ancient heroes bravely pointing their spears at fate, only for fate to turn around and slap them in the face. They’re all so terribly deep, meaningful, and important. But did our ancient heroes have options, I wonder? Did they have… Read More

From wannabe writer to published author (and everything in between) by Roxie Key

Roxie key tells us all about her experience publishing her debut novel The Deadly Spark. How I wrote my debut novel. If I’ve learned anything on my debut journey to publication, it’s that every author’s story is different (and it never seems to be what you expect, either). Take… Read More

KATI F GHANAM

Lamb shoulder FOR THE MARINADE 5 garlic cloves, grated2 tablespoons smoked paprika1 tablespoon mild Madrascurry powder½ tablespoon ground black pepper3cm piece of fresh ginger, grated1 tablespoon baharat Juice of 1 lemon1 tablespoon tomato purée2 tablespoons red pepper pasteGood pinch of salt150ml olive oil Mix together all the marinade ingredients in… Read More

SCOTTISH CRIME WRITING PRIZE NEWS!

HQ FICTION AND BLOODY SCOTLAND ANNOUNCE NEW SCOTTISH CRIME WRITING PRIZE IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE TIMES AND THE SUNDAY TIMES IN SCOTLAND AND 42 MANAGEMENT. We are thrilled to be launching a competition in partnership with The Times and The Sunday Times in Scotland, Bloody Scotland, and 42 Management and… Read More

MAHALAYA

Who doesn’t love a dessert? Especially one as simple and delicious as this! This summery Mahalaya is from Imad’s Syrian Kitchen, out on the 6th of July. Mastic gum is a natural tree sap that acts like a gelatine, but with flavour. You can find it online and I really… Read More

The story behind The Garnett Girls

Georgina Moore tells the story behind her journey to becoming an author and the inspiration for her debut novel The Garnett Girls. Read on for more. I have always wanted to write a novel. In childhood I was a bookworm, a lover of Anne of Green… Read More

Who was the real Dr Viktor?

Tessa Harris tells the true story behind her latest novel The Paris Notebook, featuring Hitler’s psychiatrist and his quest to expose his patient as an evil tyrant. Not a lot of people know of the existence of Adolph Hitler’s psychiatrist. Up until a couple of years ago, that included… Read More

Asparagus, bulgur and egg salad with miso dressing

Spring is for lighter and more colourful food, and we’ve been loving this Asparagus, bulgur and egg salad from Joe Wicks’s latest cookbook Feel Good Food! This is a belter of a recipe – a genuine feel good meal. Bulgur wheat is an amazing energy source… Read More

The garden behind A Secret Garden Affair

Erica James’s 25th novel A Secret Garden Affair publishes at the end of March. Read on to hear how Erica’s own garden inspired the book. Gertrude Jekyll (1843-1932), one of the most well-known of British horticulturists and garden designers, wrote, “The love of gardening is a seed that… Read More

Wholegrain Crêpes with Strawberry Chia Jam

Impress your loved ones with these quick and easy Wholegrain Crêpes with sweet Strawberry Chia Jam from Joe Wicks’ Feel Good Food. Pancakes or crepes? I couldn’t choose a favourite if I tried, as I love them both. This recipe is a total winner because of the delicious home-made… Read More

Q&A with Hayley Quinn, author of The Last First Date and dating coach

Hear from author and dating expert Hayley Quinn on her debut novel The Last First Date, her advice for singles and her writing routine! Read More

‘I started to believe’: The Missing Wife and Nessie

Kerry Barrett, author of The Missing Wife, tells us about her fascinating research into Loch Ness and why she now believes in the monster… Back in 2020, in that sliver of not-quite-normal life we had in between lockdowns, my family and I went to Scotland on… Read More