Actually I'm already quite a way north, but these pictures were taken at Stowe Gardens on the way up. They're writing related, because I've included some of The Muses, and Shakespeare – but mainly because I'm not just swanning around in the campervan. I'm going to do A LOT of writing, when we get where … Continue reading Heading north
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Make or Break
A story of mine was in last week's issue of My Weekly. It's another crime story. Sometimes I wonder if it's a good idea to share the inspiration behind my stories. Not that I've got anything to hide of course.'ll just stop talking now, before I make things any worse...
A cheap health bill!
The ebook of my short story collection A Clean Bill Of Health is currently on sale for 99p / 99cHere's the blurb – Our health is important, we all know that, even if we sometimes take it for granted. There are so many factors which can affect our health. Things we can help, and things … Continue reading A cheap health bill!
Down to business
I've got business cards! Aren't they nice?If you come along to the book fair at Lee Hub (the old library in Lee-on-the-Solent) on Saturday you can see them (and me) for real – and buy books from a variety of great local authors. I believe that tea and cake will also be available!
Aunt Glenda’s Cottage
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!
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
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.
Double Discount
Both of my cosy mystery novels, Acting Like A Killer and Disguised Murder and Community Spirit in Little Mallow, are currently on offer - but only for the next couple of days. They're 99c in Amazon.com and 99p in Amazon.UK. They can also be read via kindle unlimited, or requested at your local library.