My latest short story collection is out now.

As with my other books, you can buy Tea & Biscuits as an ebook or paperback, read through KU, order from your local bookshop, or request it in the library – again in paperback or ebook form.

Weeeellll, my free little collection of short stories is currently number 1 in one of the categories Amazon have placed it in. You can download it (for free) here.

Do you use Vivlio? If so, you can download lots of my short stories, including this free one.

After many setbacks and delays, our office is finally finished. I don’t recommend Sharps Fitted Furniture, unless you actually enjoy stress and being constantly let down, when it comes to supplying what you paid for. However, thanks to Simon the fitter who worked really hard to get the job done, we’re pleased with the result.

Here are a few of the wonderful roses at Mottisfont Abbey gardens in Hampshire, England. This is our nearest National Trust property, so we go fairly often. It’s beautiful and romantic. I’ve already set a short story there (which is included in this collection). Now I’m thinking it would be a great location for a scene in one of my cosy crime novels – it’s even closer to Little Mallow than to our home.

… when photographing wildlife, is that it’s important to blend into your surroundings, to avoid startling the animals.

What do you think that squirrel is thinking?

More views from the mobile writing retreat…