N.V. Peacock's Blog

Sorry, readers, I’ve not been very good at updating this site! Shameful for a writer, I know, but a lot has happened since my last post, so let me fill you in…

I am now represented by the amazing literary agency David Higham Associates! Full details here…

I signed a two book deal with the fantastic publishers Hera! Full details here…

And, they’ve already revealed the cover of my next book, The Brother which will hit physical and digital shelves 13th July 2023.

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From 10th December you can find the paperback of Little Bones on all good book shelves. You can even pick one up whilst doing your weekly shop at your local Tesco and Asda. So what are you waiting for? As long as its safe to do so, pop out and buy Little Bones in the flesh.

Of course, you can always buy it on eBook and paperback on Amazon here and have it delivered to your door.

And, dont be the last to hear the final twist only available on the audiobook. Download it on Audible today. ...

It’s still fresh in everyone’s minds, months of forced isolation. Sounds like a writer’s dream, right? Wrong. I found writing at the start of Lockdown hard. I didn’t have the headspace to put finger to keyboard. I was too busy worrying about my family and friends, working my full-time job from home, and feeling utterly isolated from my normal day-to-day. Not being able to write was a massive blow to me. Throughout my life, my writing has been where I go to feel good, and not being able to do...

Anyone who knows me could tell you that I’m obsessed with true crime podcasts. I listen to them when I’m cooking, exercising, cleaning, shopping, driving – I probably spend more time with my podcast app than my family and friends. Now, there’s a lot of choices out there, so I’ve written this blog to honour the podcasts I love, and introduce you to some amazing people and ideas, that as true crime writers and readers, will blow your mind.

Here they are in no particular order…

1) My ...

Writers, have you ever reached the end of your book, but can’t let it go? Even though you desperately want that publishing deal, you still can’t bring yourself to submit? I’m calling this mental block Schrödinger’s Novel. Just like the physicist’s cat that could be either alive or dead in that box, your manuscript sits on your computer in the same state. It has the potential to be your dream-like success, or your depression fueled rejection. Of course, you won’t know for sure until you o...