Archives for March 2016

The Birthday That Changed Everything

I turned 40 a couple of months ago. Between Christmas and New Year I hit my fifth decade and you know what? It was fine. No trauma, no tears, no wailing about getting old. Just a lovely day with friends and family, lots of champagne and an absolutely fabulous cake…

Jihadi: A Love Story

Last autumn I was lucky enough to take part in the cover reveal for Yusuf Toropov’s debut thriller Jihadi: A Love Story. At the time I didn’t know much about the book other than its provocative title, striking cover and the fact it was being published by the always impressive Orenda Books…