Hello everyone,

Soooo I am hard at work on a PhD by Published Works at York St John University TA DA. This foregrounds my own, previously published work and I am here – well, as a distance learner – for a year. It is hoped that this September I can start HEA training which would, post doctorate, give me more options for teaching at university level.

This July, I have an essay collection out. It’s called To Melt the Stars and is all about love. Being me, it’s a bit weird and you’ll be able to pre-order from May. Catalogue and cover when we have them!

This week, we announced the follow-up to the bestselling teaching book, The Alchemy

This new book is called The Elxir and, where The Alchemy focused on getting started and working with what you have, The Elixir is more forensically about craft – and I hope you love it! October, 2025. Here’s one of the announcements in the industry press.

Think you might like to come and work with me on your novel – for a whole year? Jericho Writers is still taking applications for its spring cohort of Ultimate Novel mentees. Ta da! Applications close on the 2nd of March https://jerichowriters.com/ultimate-novel-writing-course/unwc-application-process/

I hope, whatever you are reading, and whatever you are writing, that it brings you joy

Yours, as ever, Anna x