I began my working life as an editorial assistant in publishing. I moved on to become an academic, during which period I wrote four books on contemporary history. I then set up a literary agency with Jane Gregory - the successful ‘Gregory and Radice’ partnership, in which I was the editorial partner (see ‘authors’ for list of writers discovered by the G & R Agency). During this time, I wrote my book ‘The Way to Write Crime Fiction’ (Elm Tree Books).  I have also reviewed crime fiction for The Times.

In 2001 I decided to set up on my own as an independent editorial consultant.  Although I am well known for my interest in crime fiction, I also edit general fiction (including women’s fiction), as well as non fiction.

Because of my close contacts with the publishing world, I am in a good position to recommend writers to those agents most suited to their work. I also have strong links to individual publishers.

I have lectured at numerous writers’ workshops. These have included MA Creative Writing courses at the universities of Newcastle, Bristol, and Middlesex as well as at Arvon writers’ workshops. 

Past chairman of Mslexia – the magazine for women writers.

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