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Serious Literary Diary

If only I had listened

Diary of an Author: 18-24 May

May 24 • Daniel Piper

Sensitive and non-distracting

Diary of an Author: 4 - 10 May

May 13 • Daniel Piper

All I have to say on the matter

Diary of an Author: 27 April - 7 May

May 4 • Daniel Piper

Treat others as they wish to be treated

Diary of an Author: 13-19 April 2026

Apr 19 • Daniel Piper

Serious Literary Essays

When I take my iPod out in public, I can immediately sense people looking at me.

Jun 10 • Daniel Piper

Extract from Authobiography: Memoirs of a Serious Literary Author

Jul 30, 2025 • Daniel Piper

On dealing with fame

Extract from Authobiography: Memoirs of a Serious Literary Author

May 18, 2025 • Daniel Piper

On taking oneself Seriously

Extract from Authobiography: Memoirs of a Serious Literary Author

Apr 18, 2025 • Daniel Piper

Serious Literary Fiction

Luke Warm has a fight in a hotel

Enjoy a thrilling and titillating extract from my new spy novel.

Jan 20, 2025 • Daniel Piper

Agent Warm receives a mission briefing

Another thrilling and brilliantly-written extract from the Secret Agent Luke Warm series.

Jul 13, 2024 • Daniel Piper

Agent Warm is bored between missions

From Secret Agent Luke Warm and the Dastardly Billionaire Who Keeps Stealing Rockets

Jun 8, 2024 • Daniel Piper

Agent Warm receives a stern telling-off from The Chief

Another thrilling and exciting extract from my series of spy novels featuring Secret Agent Luke Warm.

May 23, 2024 • Daniel Piper

Serious Literary Advice

‘Should I be worried about AI?’

A reader shares their concerns about the rise of artificial intelligence, and the potential threat to jobs.

Jun 22, 2024 • Daniel Piper

‘I think my wife is having an affair’

Dear Daniel, I really need your advice on what could be a crucial decision. I’ve suspected for some time now that my wife has been cheating on me. It’s…

May 31, 2024 • Daniel Piper

'Do you have any dating advice for writers'?

Jul 19, 2023 • Daniel Piper

‘I don’t want to start a podcast or TikTok’

Dear Daniel, My agent says that if I want to be a successful writer, I need to have a podcast and be on TikTok. I don’t know much about either – I don’t…

Jul 15, 2023 • Daniel Piper