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It’s always an exciting moment, tearing open the box containing the first print-run of your new novel. Fifth time round feels like quite an achievement. I deserve a drink. Cheers! To get your copy of An Unchoreographed Life, click here…   

I have to admit that public speaking is not my favourite thing, but given that it is a necessary evil, last night’s talk at my local branch of Waterstone’s in Sutton was one of the more enjoyable events I have taken part in (and not only because we were able to extend the evening with a…
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I am very excited that Half-Truths and White Lies has now been translated into German and will be released under the title ‘Wo Das Gluck wohnt’ (Where Happiness Lives) early in 2011.

Having left school at the age of 16 with a handful of O Levels and a swimming certificate, I am very excited to have been accepted as a student of Kingston University on their Creative Writing and Publishing MA starting next September. Mine must have been one of the least detailed application forms they have…
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To celebrate the launch of the hardback large print edition of Half-truths and White Lies (designed for those with poor eyesight), I have two copies to give away on a first-come, first-served basis.

And I don’t mind at all, I really don’t. It’s just that this is about the age when the Davis family children started to make home-made badges for our dear father out of empty cornflake boxes, which we made him wear to work, naturally. And they were not descreet, oh no: they were the size of a…
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Today’s news is that Half-truths and White Lies is going to be made into an audio book. Given the choice, I would have Emily Blunt reading the part of Andrea, Stephen Fry reading the part of Peter and Zoe Wannemaker as Faye. Your suggestions please!