Today is #InternationalMusueumDay One of my favourite museums to visit is the South Wales Miners Museum.

For my UK readers, there's just one week left until you can get your hands on a paperback copy of Circle of Days geni.us/CircleofDaysPB

I have a routine for writing. I don’t know a single writer who doesn’t. bbcm.co/43sz2qz

Looking forward to seeing Down to Chance at the Pleasance Theatre this afternoon.

There’s just under two weeks to go until Circle of Days is available in paperback in the UK but you can pre-order your copy now. geni.us/CircleofDaysPB

For #WorldBookNight I’m reading Mr Bowling Buys a Newspaper. The #ReadingHour will take place tonight from 19:00. So, why not make time for a good book?

For #WorldArtDay, I wanted to celebrate some of my recent book covers from around the world. I think they all look great. What about you? Do you have a favourite?

I’ve finished the re-write of my next book, The Deep and Secret Things. The next step is to send it to my editors and researchers for their comments.

I’m honoured to have been made a Freeman of the City of London.

I use Word when I'm writing, but it has never been as good as the old WordPerfect. I write longhand when I’m planning the story, but once the outline is finished I type. Here’s a page from my notebook for Circle of Days

For #NationalPuppyDay here’s a throwback photo to when our Labradors were still small enough to be lap dogs.

I never play music while I’m writing. That’s not because it distracts me. On the contrary, I’m so deep into the imaginary world that I just don’t hear the music. How about you? Do you listen to music while you work?

Happy Mother’s Day. This is my mother helping me learn to walk.

Dropped by the London Book Fair this week for the National Year of Reading 2026 reception. Great to see so many UK and international publishers and booksellers all in one place.

I have some news... geni.us/thedeepandse...

On #WorldBookDay I’m immersed in the fascinating “Alexander: God, King, Man,” a thrilling biography by a great historian, Edmund Richardson.

When I'm writing, I make a spreadsheet in Excel to keep track of my characters. I copy and paste their appearance and their age at each point in the narrative. This way, I’m less likely to give someone blue eyes in Chapter 5 and brown in Chapter 15.

When I'm writing, I like to start work early. I’m usually at my desk ready to work by 05.30 and write until early afternoon, with stops for breakfast and lunch. I work best in the mornings.

Barbara and I are dog people and have always had Labradors. How about you? Dogs? Cats? Rabbits? Snakes? Fish? #LoveYourPetDay

Happy Lunar New Year. 2026 is the Year of the Fire Horse.

The original “Yes, Minister” comedy was so true to life that my political friends saw it as more of a documentary. I’m looking forward to this spin-off at The Apollo Theatre this evening

If you’re in London this Saturday come and join me at Dingwalls for a night of punk, rock and blues—all in support of Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity. Final tickets: eventbrite.co.uk/e/vintage-centrist-dad-at-dingwalls-tickets-1974816922576

Your questions answered: Why is my latest book called #CircleOfDays?

Remembering the late Martin Luther King, Jr. as the United States marks his birthday. #MLKDay #IHaveADream

“Stencirkeln”, the Swedish translation of my novel #CircleOfDays is out now. Click the link below to find out more & order your copy: geni.us/kfcod

For a deeper look at the themes behind my latest novel, #CircleOfDays, I spoke with Jaya Bhattacharji Rose for the Times Of India. To catch up, search #TOIBookmark wherever you get your podcasts.

Looking forward to an evening out with friends to see #Othello at Theatre Royal Haymarket in London.

Flint was one of the most valuable materials of the Stone Age. As part of my research for #CircleOfDays, I visited Grime’s Graves to learn more about life as a flint miner. youtu.be/N_jhBhBUNr8?...

100% of the money goes to Great Ormond Street to help build their Cancer in Children Centre: Click below to book:

Happy New Year to all my readers.

My year in review. See you in 2026.

I recently sat down with Alessandro Cattelan on the #Supernova Vodcast to talk about writing, research, and my latest book #CircleOfDays. To catch up go to: youtu.be/Y8J-ZENPxi0?...

Thank you to the translators who bring my books to life in so many languages. Your work allows my stories to reach millions of readers around the world, and I’m grateful for everything you do.

Happy birthday Barbara.

What book are you hoping Santa will bring you this year?

I’ve really enjoyed being able to speak to so many of you on my #CircleOfDays book tour this year, and I’m grateful too for all my friends and collaborators who joined me on stage.

Stonehenge aligns with the sun during the solstices. Why? We might never know for certain, but plenty of people still travel to mark the occasion of the winter solstice at the historic monument. www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places...

I spend a long time researching before I start writing but, as much as I enjoy it, I’m an author, not a historian. Which is why I am so grateful when experts agree to consult on my books.

Discovering the library as a child was one of the greatest joys of my life and I wouldn't be where I am today without the books I read there. I would like to say thank you to librarians for everything they do, both for reading and for their communities. #SupportYourLibrary

Looking forward to tonight’s Centrist Dad Christmas Special! Punk, rock, and pop classics in support of the Crisis at Christmas Charity Appeal.

This festive season, I want to raise a glass to my international publishers for their enthusiasm in bringing #CircleOfDays to readers around the world.

One question I’m often asked: what was my most surprising discovery about Stonehenge?

Libraries have always been important to me, so celebrating 100 years of Hertfordshire Libraries at Stevenage Central Library — and discussing #CircleOfDays with my readers was a real joy.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.

Your questions answered: Who is the main villain in #CircleOfDays?

I was delighted to see #CircleOfDays on @Waterstones Best of 2025 list. www.waterstones.com/blog/the-bes...

Watch as archaeologist Phil Harding demonstrates how to shape flint into tools — just as my characters do in #CircleOfDays.

I was pleased to see #CircleOfDays included on @PA’s list of Christmas book ideas. Have you started your Christmas shopping yet?

Here are a few highlights from my recent visit to Hamburg to talk to my German readers about #CircleOfDays.