Aunt Glenda's Cottage is the name of my story in the current (May) issue of Take A Break's Fiction Feast. Isn't that a lovely illustration – and very much how I imagined the cottage as I wrote the story. This particular tale began life as an entry for my local writing group's short story competition. … Continue reading Aunt Glenda’s Cottage
April reads
I read and enjoyed these books in April. There were more, but it's been a bit hectic and I lost track. So much for these blog posts being a way to remind me which books I've read!
Victory!
I'll be on Radio Victory this morning – Bob Bruce's Morning Call programme which runs from 10 to 12. I'll be talking about my Little Mallow cosy mystery series and no doubt a whole lot of other stuff! Here's the link, in case you missed it and would like to listen. (Please excuse the excess … Continue reading Victory!
Wednesday word of the week – Hyperbole
According to my dictionary, hyperbole (pronounced hyperbollee) is 'an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally'. I wish someone would tell the media (especially the local news) and marketeers that. People are never a bit upset and mildly inconvenienced when a bus service changes or the lift is out of order, they're devastated, trapped and stranded. When there's … Continue reading Wednesday word of the week – Hyperbole
Getting ready
This morning I'm drinking tea and studying book one in my cosy mystery series. The tea part is standard for me (there are two cups, because I always make two and if Gary isn't awake yet, I drink both). I'm looking at my book, because I have a radio interview about it later this morning, … Continue reading Getting ready
Wednesday word of the week – Calender
I'm sure you all know that a calendar is the kind of chart thingy with the days and months of the year divided up. You're probably also aware that it's very easy to type calender instead (you will be if you've read any of my drafts as I'm always doing it) Did you know a … Continue reading Wednesday word of the week – Calender
Over My Dead Body
No, I'm not issuing an ultimatum - that's the title of my story in the current issue of Ireland's Own. (You won't tell them that despite my name, and the fact I spent my honeymoon there, I'm not really Irish, will you?) As the strapline suggests, this story is about two strong-willed characters. It's also … Continue reading Over My Dead Body
Wednesday word of the week – Tribute
A tribute is a thing said, done or given as a mark of respect or affection. Followed by 'to' it's an indication of a praiseworthy quality (as an example, my dictionary gives 'their success is a tribute to their perseverance' which I particularly like). A tribute used to be how miners pay was calculated and … Continue reading Wednesday word of the week – Tribute
Reviewers wanted!
The second book in my cosy mystery series will be out in July, and I'll have some advance reader copies (ARCs) on offer. These are free ebooks, given in advance of the release date, in exchange for honest reviews on or soon after the book is released. In my case I'm asking for reviews on … Continue reading Reviewers wanted!
See you there?
I'll be at the book fair in Lee-on-the-Solent on 11th May. It's free to come and take a look, so if you're in the area please come and say hello.