We’ve not had a real frost yet, but I’ve a feeling of the year closing. Counting down to the solstice. I haven’t mentioned it to them, but my thoughts are turning to chops sizzling in the pan and crackling crunching loud between my teeth. #christmas #berkshirepigs

'I usually sort of know where I start; it’s usually a feeling associated with a place, and I usually have some idea where it ends; it’s a different feeling probably in the same place.' Rod Humphris on plot, with Paul Burke #booktwitter nbmagazine.co.uk/25536-2/

Tis the season to be jolly, and all we want to do is read a nerve-shredding book in the warmth and of our homes🎄📚 Here are some thrilling reads for you to enjoy these holidays! 🖋️Stu Turton Richard Osman alisonoleary81 Karen Sullivan 🇺🇦🇨🇦🇬🇧 Red Dog Press ➡️bit.ly/3qi3Wxv

Got to say, my Simon Ellice series is looking good on the Rat's Tales website! Newest one is #Bloodstock, in which he's drawn into the London crime world whilst trying to enjoy farm life. Needless to say, things don't go to plan #writers #booktwitter #crimefiction

Some cracking reads here, great feeling to see #Bloodstock in the mix too! #books #crimefiction nb. Magazine Paul Burke

Here's a small gift from me to you: 'Christmas Presents' is a new Simon Ellice story set in Paris, penned for your enjoyment this festive season. Read it on the Rat's Tales website or my Goodreads. Happy holidays! #writer #booktwitter #crimefiction ratstales.co.uk/blogs/news/chr…

@ALRutter How about a spot of crime fiction? Bloodstock by Rod Humphris is a fantastic thriller that pairs murky London nightlife with country life in a slow-burming ride. Published independently, and includes brilliant in-text illustrations! ratstales.co.uk/products/blood…

🔪- The darkest impulse breeds a deadly conspiracy - 🐰 Rod Humphris' rave-reviewed #Bloodstock is available in the #Kobo #ChillyThrillers promotion through Christmas day Get yours ➡️kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/bl… #ebook #thriller #book

Extreme: occurring at the edge, the end. Thriller writers work at the edges, because that’s where things are revealed. You find out what a person is when you test them. We can all hide in 'normal' but when we're taken to the edge there we are; revealed. #WritingCommunity

Fellow #writers, why do you like Conrad's work? I love him for the stories of dealing with themselves, with and with each other and with the life, death and disaster. A master of character and narrative. #WritingCommunity

- He took my knife in his fingers, opened it and tested the edge of the blade. Then he shut it and looked at me. “What do you want, Mr Ellice?” - CHRISTMAS PRESENTS is the Si Ellice #thriller that is perfect with a mince pie in hand! #reading #books🔪 ratstales.co.uk/blogs/news/chr…

Some winter reading I'd recommend, wonderful stuff. #book

"Just like Buchan the writing is so atmospheric and gives a sense of action without detailing every single punch" @linby Get the #Bloodstock ebook in the Kobo Christmas Sale ! #reads #crimefiction #christmassale ➡️ kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/bl…

Hope everyone had wonderful festivities over Christmas and that the coming year is going to be bright and happy #WritingCommunity #bookcommunity

Fancy an escape to Jamaica? Let us transport you to the beautiful tropical island with STARLIGHT by Rod Humphris ! ratstales.co.uk/products/starl… #Travel #Books

"Gripping, action filled, brilliantly staged, surprises, suspense and humor" – N.N. Light's Book Heaven/N. N. Light #NNLBH #PR Rod Humphris #crimefiction #noir #books ratstales.co.uk/products/go-fa…

Stellar advice #WritingCommunity

Missing the view from my desk a couple months ago #writing #WritersCafe

Love this one from the one and only Agatha Christie. Did you know she's sold more books than records sold by The Beatles?

Any GK Chesterton fans on twitter? Father Brown is fantastic, of course, but also Manalive! A great psychologist and a sharp wit. A master of unexpected juxtaposition and the careful management of information to the reader.