In conversation with curtis sittenfeld

Most writers need some kind of support network, whether it’s from a writing group, mentorship or tutorial group. It’s so important to find the right balance of encouragement, advice, constructive crit

The historical crime author talks to Zoe West

Ruth has lots of plans for the future ...

The last time erotica had a moment, Fifty Shades turned bondage into water cooler chat. Now, the genre’s back – only this time, the safe words are spells. But while fans of ‘romantasy’ say the sex is out of this world, what does our collective appetite for so-called ‘faerie smut’ say about the sex we’re really having...or not?

Mark Twain and the making of an American literary revolution

Dazzling, sweeping and full of plot twists!