I’ve always had a strong relationship with alcohol. I was raised in a pub, from childbirth to the age of about 3. Apparently, I used to escape from the living quarters and streak around the bar. From the age of … Continue reading Going Sober
My novel Maggie’s Children is a book without a blurb. I’ve always been rubbish at writing blurbs, and I’ve known for a long time that this particular novel does not have a blurb which adequately sells it. So what’s Maggie’s … Continue reading Maggie’s Children: A story without a blurb
Besotted was a tough novel to write. A modern-day “Lolita”, an alcoholic writer with cancer, and a bizarre, perhaps stomach-churning twist, the journey from the first few lines through to completion was eventful and inspiring. I initially wanted to write … Continue reading The story behind “Besotted”
There is a woman by the name of Louise James who bears the distinction of having appeared on more of my book covers than anyone else has. Okay, so considering real life models have been used sparingly in my book … Continue reading Who is Louise James?
Shaun Stafford's Putrid Underbelly 