This was a lovely surprise to come home to Harrogate Festivals #TheakstonOldPeculierCrimeWritingFestival #McDermidDebutAward. ❤️

Thanks again to Harrogate Festivals #TheakstonOldPeculierCrimeWritingFestival #McDermidDebutAward

Cannot wait for this at Bloody Scotland this year. Really looking forward to chatting to two of the most talented new authors around Daniel Aubrey and Sean Watkin. If you haven't read their books yet then get on it. Tickets available here: bloodyscotland.com/.../always-on-…

I spent the day touring my home city of Liverpool with my #McDermidDebutAward shortlist placard. Some of these shots may feel familiar to those who have read Black Water Rising!

Today I’ll be on BBC Merseyside to talk about my #TheakstonOldPeculierCrimeWritingFestival #Mcdermiddebutaward around 3:30pm. Check out the BBC Sounds website or app to listen live!

You can read my interview with the folks at #TheakstonOldPeculierCrimeWritingFestival here: harrogateinternationalfestivals.com/youre-booked/a…

All new #crimefiction #podcast coming 1 September 2025 #TheIncidentRoomPodcast

Every time I see a cow I’ll always think of the boys from 📚The Writing Community Chat Show / The WCCS 📚 😆

This was gorgeous to read

Wow. Val McDermid thank you ❤️

I knew Sean's book was fab long before this but it's always nice to have someone like Val McDermid(!!!) agree

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So I’ve signed with a new agent! The lovely Francesca Riccardi from #TheKateNashAgency! Soooo excited

Which author would be your best friend? Which author would you be BFFs with? We want to know who you would love to spend the day with. Past or present. Chris Hooley suggests the mighty Will Dean! #TheWritingCommunityChatShow #TheWCCS #WritingPodcast