Finally met Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie at Cheltenham Festival. A brief moment, a lasting spark.

Hello, to my reader friends in the UK! Today through 7/31/25, Thomas & Mercer is promoting my Det. Harriet Foster series via their Prime Day Month!
eBooks of Hide, Fall, and Echo are now just 0.99 GBP each!
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Excited to be leading this Sisters in Crime Webinar

Saturday, May 3 | 12pm ET / 9am PT
Free for members | $15 for non-members
Register: sistersincrime.org/webinars

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The opening night of the festival of women writing crime @britishlibrary was special. Tess was engaging, charming, and full of wisdom. Sam Blake’s thoughtful questions made the evening even more memorable.

I loved The Spy Coast and can’t wait to dive into The Summer Guests.

Thanks having me on your podcast Sisters in Crime. Unpacking our “why” isn’t always easy. For me, I knew I wanted to create other realities—and I found the form that let me do that.

Available on your favourite podcast platform!

Ps. My WiFi tried to play up but we got there!

Not sure of Harrogate again this year. But great you’re writing.

You were busy Nads!😀. Thank you!💋💋💋💋💋

Thank you so much David. Hope to see you at some function soon.

Gavin Wallace Fellowship: Attached to Land - Fruitmarket

Year long paid residency (£24K) for a mid-career writer to explore themes of shared responsibility for, and within, the climate crisis, producing new writing with support from Fruitmarket. Closing date 17th Feb! Get in now!

Please share!

Thank you Izzy!

Thank you dear Raquel❤️

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I’m pleased to share that I am now represented by Francesca Riccardi of Kate Nash Literary Agency.

Looking forward to our collab!

Here’s to new stories, new opportunities, and the road ahead!

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It was great seeing you, John!

Africa has no shortage of celebrated writers – so why is it so hard for African readers to get hold of their books? Across the continent books can be expensive and libraries scarce. But growing numbers of tech innovators and independent publishers are working to make African literature available and affordable

An ongoing issue that requires practical solutions.

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AI is stealing from our creative industries – and Labour is picking the wrong side Don’t look over your shoulder, but the government is selling the creative industries down the river. On December 17th, in the run-up to Christmas, when most people were busy celebrating, Keir Starmer ...

And the fight continues…..

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Mahua, that is awesome! Have a happy holiday!

FOOD - Reinventing Turkey: My Adventure in Creating a Spicy Version - Crime Fiction Author | Speaker | Podcast Host Afterwards, I set the turkey inside the oven. When it came out of the oven four hours later, it was golden brown, the juice and a bit of Bistro became gravy, and I was living my African dream! The tur...

I’m a food lover who finds some Christmas turkey bland. So, I created a spicy, flavour-packed version! Grab the free recipe card on the blog.

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AI Licensing for Authors: Who Owns the Rights and What’s a Fair Split? - The Authors Guild The Authors Guild believes it is crucial that authors, not publishers or tech companies, have control over the licensing of AI rights. Authors must be able to choose whether they want to allow their w...

As a technologist, I see the AI tsunami approaching for creatives. Authors, be prepared—know your rights!
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Wish you could make it!❤️❤️❤️

I’m thrilled to host this panel on 28 Jan 2025, where I’ll be interviewing some of the most brilliant women in crime fiction today!

Grab your free ticket!

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All accomplished with such heart and kindness—you’re truly an inspiration. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Talking Tech With Creatives Podcast

🎬 Behind the Lens: Izu Okafor on Authentic Nigerian Storytelling

What Izu Okafor thinks of technology in filmmaking. Available on all popular platforms.

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Writing is my life’s vocation, and along the way, I discovered a love for conversation. Fascinated by people and curious about the intersection of technology and creativity, I started the Talk Tech With Creatives podcast. Available on all popular platforms!

Recently on a writers retreat to Gladstone Library, the only residential library in the UK. It was fab!

Great to know you’re here Michael. So many good friends here!

Hey, just joined. Love the writer starter packs!