This weekend marks my eighth ‘fastiversary’ - eight years since I tried my first 5:2 Fast Day. On August 9 2012 my BMI was 27.6. Today it's 22.2 and I am happier with my shape than ever. Here's what I've learned.

If, like me, you're easily distracted when you want to focus on your writing, I can share my best technique for getting a book finished: tomatoes. Or rather, the Pomodoro technique.

If you're anything like me, it can be hard to step away from online news and forums. But this month I am making an effort to do exactly that - so I thought I'd share my strategies for staying sane in scary times. It's something I've researched a lot, both personally and professionally. I've written about anxiety and depression, as well as experiencing both, so I hope these ideas might be helpful for you, or maybe someone you know?

Psst - my secret identity revealed! Medical themed contemporary love story How to Save a Life by Eva Carter is sold to Ballantine, Mantle, Rowohlt, Mondadori.

Brighton & Hove is veggie heaven. From great-value takeaways, to a pioneering wholefoods store, and high-end gourmet cuisine, plant-focused eaters never need to go hungry down here on the south coast. Here are my veggie must-visits.

Discover how to cope with demands - and keep up the quality. For writers and anyone doing creative work to a deadline.