Blog
Behind-the-scenes notes from the writing of The Stowaway and Melvin’s wider work.
Notes between drafts.
Behind-the-scenes posts from the writing of The Stowaway and Melvin’s wider work — drafts, research, and the craft behind building suspense.
New entries appear here whenever the desk allows.
Why this blog exists
A working notebook — research, drafts, and the craft of building suspense — from a debut novelist still in the middle of the work.
What to expect
Research from Gibraltar and North Africa, character spotlights from The Stowaway, and reading recommendations for fellow thriller readers.
