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The UK Legal Deposit: Another Thing Nobody Tells You About Writing Your First Novel
Apparently, publishing a novel comes with a legal obligation to send the British Library a free copy. Nobody mentioned that. Three published books, one heated Instagram debate and several months of lateness later, I've discovered yet another joy of independent publishing. You're welcome, British Library.
Philippa Robinson
Oct 144 min read


Dan Brown Emailed Me About My Book. There Was Just One Problem…
When “Dan Brown” emailed me out of the blue to praise my sci-fi novel, I knew immediately that something wasn't quite right. So naturally, I replied. A week later, George R. R. Martin was missing, a publisher had joined us and I was performance-managing my scammers.
Philippa Robinson
Oct 511 min read


What an Awful Jumper | A Poem
I hate that jumper.
It’s far too loud.
Far too busy,
Like 1982 threw up and called it fashion.
Philippa Robinson
May 241 min read


Killen Monsters by MJ Scott– Review
Imagine Sin City set in a grimy English city, starring a private investigator who grabs cat callers by the bollocks. That’s the energy Killen Monsters by MJ Scott brings from page one.
Philippa Robinson
May 193 min read


Bones – A Short Poem by Philippa Robinson
There was always more to the perfect sandwich; more than taste, more than method.
A short poem about memory, care, and the things we only understand later.
Philippa Robinson
Apr 122 min read


Demeter by Philippa Robinson | Romantic Science Fiction with Grit
Demeter is the first release in my Lost Colonies universe; a standalone science-fiction novel that blends grit, world-building, and a strong romantic undercurrent. Written for readers who never quite found what they were looking for on the sci-fi shelf.
Philippa Robinson
Dec 30, 20252 min read


The First Red Pen - The Writing Process
From childhood essays to epic fantasy rewrites, my dad’s red pen has always been part of my writing journey. Tough, frustrating, but always worth it.
Philippa Robinson
Sep 12, 20253 min read


Meet Gary the Gargoyle (A Sneak Peek from Utter Nonsense)
Meet Gary the Gargoyle: a grumpy stone guardian who’s had enough of lunchtime gawkers. Between demon-catching, safeguarding the church, and keeping the masonry intact, Gary doesn’t have time for your sandwiches or your stares.
Philippa Robinson
Sep 12, 20251 min read
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