I have just heard the fantastic news that Before Marilyn – a book I wrote with Astrid Franse in 2015 – will be published in paperback on 1 October! This…

When Marilyn Monroe arrived in England on 14 July 1956, she was met by hundreds of reporters, photographers and fans, all anxious to gain a glimpse of her. But while…

Wow! A year and a half after being commissioned to write The Little Book of Marilyn, it has now been published in the USA! WooHoo!! I’m absolutely thrilled to see…

We’re getting closer and closer to the publication of The Little Book of Marilyn, and I couldn’t be more excited! Today I thought I’d give you a little sneak peak…

Welcome to part two of our story about Clara Bow’s relationship with secretary, Daisy DeVoe… Despite the items in the safety deposit box, the threats of blackmail and the financial…

About three years ago, I wanted to write a book about silent film actress, Clara Bow. I have been fascinated by Clara for many years, and the thought of writing…

I recently stumbled across an amazing podcast called Writer’s Routine and I’ve become completely addicted to it. Since I have a lot of readers and writers who visit my blog,…

If you’re a regular visitor to my blog or social media, you’ll know that before I was a writer, I worked as an assistant in a management library. I was…

I am delighted to tell you that The Battered Body Beneath the Flagstones and other Victorian Scandals has received a terrific review in Crime Review magazine. Here’s a little of…

Well, I had the best surprise ever this week! On Tuesday Cindy (my editor) emailed to say that The Little Book of Marilyn had arrived in the Running Press office!…