Contrary to the suggestion in the title, I'm not channelling the spirit of Fagin. That could get me in to a spot of hot water! No running...

I like to think that I have a reasonable amount of patience. I've worked in shops and schools for most of my adult life and so you have...

A few weeks ago, I wrote a post wondering how authors from the past might've got on with social media, If you want a read of that, you...

So my dears, today I've woken up with a blancmange brain and elastic limbs. I know, I know, get the violins out, poor me! Just so's you...

Some writers are fortunate enough to be able to survive on the fruits of their labours, Good luck to 'em, I say but as yet, I am not one...

I've had a bit of a weird week. Reviews are a funny thing. They can build you up and knock you down. It doesn't do to be too thinly...

My name is J.E. My friends call me Jayne or Jaynee. By day, I work in a shop. When I'm off and by night, I write. I've written three...