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I grew up in a small seaside town in Norfolk; went to university in London and lived there for over three decades. I now live in Brighton. I write psychological suspense because I'm fascinated by what drives people to do extreme things.

My new novel THE EXES has just been published by Bloodhound Books. Holly Hilborne unexpectedly inherits a large and derelict house in Brighton. Daunted by the challenge she invites her three ex-lovers to join her and help her renovate the house. Big trouble!

THE LIE OF YOU and AFTER THE STORM explore obsessive thoughts and were USA Today bestsellers.
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	The Lie of You: I Will Have What Is Mine 3.40 avg rating — 1,422 ratings — published 2014 — 25 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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First Draft Euphoria

I've just completed the first draft of my fifth novel and this has given me a lovely feeling of euphoria.

When you start out on a novel you are enthused by your premise for the story and think it will unfurl before you. It does not happen like that.

I know how my story will start and how it will end, though I will write the ending many times before I feel the wording is right. But it is the getting Read more of this blog post »

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