Blog Tour Day 3 – How do I write?

Once again I'm off gallivanting around the country, and the world. I'm taking my book, The Last Thing She Said, to The Netherlands, Ohio, where part of the book is set, and Bristol, where I happily lived for several years as a student. B for Bookreview - a Q&A about…

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Blog Tour Day 2 – the continuing voyages of an author

I'm excited that my book, The Last Thing She Said, has managed to cross not one sea, but two.  I'm visiting Europe and America.  A big thanks to these book bloggers and reviewers for take the time to review and host my book. A few chapters of the book are…

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Blog Tour Day 1. Come meet the book bloggers

I'm excited to be setting out today on a book tour featuring The Last Thing She Said.  It's a seven day amble, taking in book bloggers and reviewers, and I'm delighted they have offered to host me on their websites. A big thank you to everyone helping me promote my…

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The Last Thing She Said – who will believe her?

Birthdays are family time. The giving and receiving of presents, a cake maybe, and perhaps a party. For Rose, a birthday is a day to spend in the company of her granddaughters. She likes cake, especially chocolate cake, and always has one candle on top of it to blow out.…

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Countdown: ready to meet the Liddell sisters?

Thursday is the big day. Like most authors I'm filled with excitement and trepidation. Will anyone notice it, read it? Like my new book? It's a voyage into the unknown. Writing a book is often similar to a journey. You have a bunch of characters whom you pick to take…

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Book club questions – what happened at Heachley Hall? #bookclubs

I'm more than delighted, and a little scared, when I find out my book, The Women of Heachley Hall, is featuring at a book club. What do people talk about? Readers are always reviewers, even if they never  post anything on a public forum, and as a writer, it is…

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Me and my flute

(I originally posted this on my Quietwriter blog four years ago). I played in a concert last night. No, concert isn't the right word. Far too grand. A small performance to an even smaller audience. Did it matter? Not really. I enjoyed the coming together with my fellow musicians and…

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It’s coming soon…

My next book is in its final stages of editing, and here is the cover! Three Sisters. Three Gifts. One Prophecy. Do you like to read about free chapters and short stories, or find out more about your favourite author including their work in progress? Interested? Then sign up for…

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Hidden stories that need unlocking.

There are plenty of things I could tell you, things about my book and what I want to write in the future. However, my novels have secrets that only they can tell. What I can share are short stories that I've written. If you would like to read one, and…

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