Solus Or Writing Retreat

14/06/2026

Coming up next weekend!

The Editing Journey Virtual Online Retreat - 20 and 21 June 2026

Thanks to those who have already signed up. I'll be putting together the handouts over the next few days, so if you haven't booked and you'd like to, please let me know.

For writers of fiction of all lengths, and also writers of creative non-fiction.
The different stages of editing and how to approach them.
Includes five zoom sessions which will focus on:
The big picture – structural/developmental editing
Adding and taking away
Getting all the elements right
The final polish – proofreading and formatting
Final thoughts and Q & A.
Only £30.

11/06/2026

Thirteen Deadly Intentions has a story co-written by Alex and Helen in it! Do check out the story of the bumpy ride to publication. https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid0wBDEVGUmu98W5pioyQTjv2in4YhqbRSqPFkoyritg4B7B7uecJiP4nz6ouEsz5Tgl&id=61574314830666

09/06/2026

🚨 OUT NOW 🚨

An astrologer is murdered.
Whispers grow louder.
And DCI Kenny Murrain’s instincts have fallen silent.

Lost Lies by Alex Walters is a gripping new police procedural where nothing is quite what it seems…

Perfect for fans of dark, twisty crime thrillers 🔥

📖 Available here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/compulsive-police-procedural-thriller-Murrain-ebook/dp/B0GZ9HRS5K

08/06/2026

Not long to go now! Thanks to those who have already signed up. Anyone else, please let me know if you'd like to join us.

The Editing Journey Virtual Online Retreat - 20 and 21 June 2026

For writers of fiction of all lengths, and also writers of creative non-fiction.

The different stages of editing and how to approach them
Includes five zoom sessions which will focus on:
The big picture – structural/developmental editing
Adding and taking away
Getting all the elements right
The final polish – proofreading and formatting
Final thoughts and Q & A.
Only £30.

04/06/2026

Out today!

For fans of James Patterson & Peter James

03/06/2026

Only two and a half weeks to go now! Thanks to those who have already signed up. Anyone else, please let me know if you'd like to join us. No hurry for payment, it's just useful to know who/how many are coming. All welcome!

The Editing Journey Virtual Online Retreat - 20 and 21 June 2026
The different stages of editing and how to approach them
Includes five zoom sessions which will focus on:
The big picture – structural/developmental editing
Adding and taking away
Getting all the elements right
The final polish – proofreading and formatting
Final thoughts and Q & A.
Only £30. See less

01/06/2026

Featuring a story by Helen and Alex Walters…

Thirteen Deadly Intentions is now out on ebook!

Get your copy here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0H3HXY2GH

All royalties are going to Invest in ME Research Charity.

Thirteen despicable crimes. One thrilling collection of stories.

Secrets, betrayal, revenge and, of course, murder abound in this collection of compelling crime fiction by bestselling authors and brand-new voices.

Golden Age detectives rub shoulders with antagonists who can’t contain their darker impulses in this anthology that includes everything from psychological suspense to traditional police procedural.

With advice on writing authentic crime fiction by former detective Stuart Gibbon too, this is the perfect book for crime fiction fans and budding authors.

Can you handle the twists?

Contributions are from:
Alex Walters and Helen Walters
Brian Price
Gemma Denham Author/Illustrator
Gina Cheyne
JM Simpson Author
Kerry Birds
Lloyd Pettiford
LM Milford
Paul Spencer
Simon Farrant
S.L. Rosewarne
Stuart Gibbon (Gib Consultancy)
Terri Keogh
Tom Sibson

The paperback will be coming soon.

18/05/2026

Only five weeks to go now! Thanks to those who have already signed up. Anyone else, please let me know if you'd like to join us.

The Editing Journey Virtual Online Retreat - 20 and 21 June 2026

The different stages of editing and how to approach them

Includes five zoom sessions which will focus on:
The big picture – structural/developmental editing
Adding and taking away
Getting all the elements right
The final polish – proofreading and formatting
Final thoughts and Q & A.
Only £30.

03/05/2026

Beautiful, but subtle, sky this evening.

26/04/2026

Everyone who has requested further details for the Editing Journey virtual retreat should now have received them. No hurry to respond as it's a while off yet! I'm just trying to get a bit ahead of myself.

Anyone else who is interested, please let me know.

Details of the As Quick As A Flash virtual retreat will be available nearer the time.

Please see further information below.

20 and 21 June – The Editing Journey – different stages of editing and how to approach them
18 and 19 July – As Quick As A Flash – flash fiction including novella in flash and flash memoir