A Cuppa With Catherine
Pop the kettle on and settle in for a cuppa. Catherine Lynwood invites you to share in her updates, reflections, and the worlds and characters she brings to life—like old friends having a natter over tea.
Coming up in 2 days from now - Writing Violence Without Glory: Real Threat, Real Cost
The Alpha Flame refuses to make violence a spectacle. Even with a black-belt heroine, it shows the real cost, the fear, and the truth.
The Soundtrack of 1983, Music Behind The Alpha Flame
How the songs of the early '80s shaped the mood, memories, and meaning of Maggie and Beth’s story.
From Spandau Ballet to Bonnie Tyler, the music of 1983 pulses through the heart of The Alpha Flame. Discover the songs that inspired key scenes, shaped characters, and anchored the novel in a year of synths, soul, and survival.
09 July 2025
Why the 1980s? Setting The Alpha Flame in a Decade of Secrets and Survival
Exploring the dark, authentic UK backdrop of The Alpha Flame: Discovery.
Discover why The Alpha Flame is set in 1980s Birmingham, and how the decade's grit and history shape every page.
08 July 2025
How You Can Help, Why Reviews Matter (and How to Leave One)
A heartfelt ask from an indie author, and a little help for those willing to support.
Reviews mean the world to indie authors. Here's why they're so vital, how to leave one, and how you can help make The Alpha Flame visible to new readers.
06 July 2025
Spotlight on a New UK Indie Author: Gritty Psychological Suspense with Heart
Meet Catherine Lynwood, a new voice in dark, emotional UK thrillers.
Discover a new UK indie author writing gritty, psychological suspense in the tradition of Flynn, Hoover, and Hawkins.
05 July 2025
The Broken Girl in Fiction, Victim, Weapon, or Mirror?
Why we keep turning pages for the girls who’ve already been shattered.
She’s fragile, furious, or completely silent, and we can’t look away. But what is it about broken girls in fiction that draws us in… and won’t let go?
04 July 2025
The Women Who Inspired The Alpha Flame
A Tribute to Strength, Silence, and Survival
Behind every word of The Alpha Flame are real women, flawed, fierce, and unforgettable. This post explores the powerful female figures who helped shape Maggie, Beth, and the world they inhabit.
03 July 2025
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