A trip to Castle Howard to see the Alice in Wonderland installation, then a visit to Stratford upon Avon, where there may have been some gift shopping involved…

I've signed a contract with Boldwood Books, and I couldn't be happier or more excited about it!

Have you ever wondered how authors choose the settings for their books? This is the blog post for you.

Five things you’ll always find on my writing desk

Some of the magical locations that inspired, or are referenced in, my Witches of Castle Clair books.

Why is it okay for the male characters in books to be moody, brusque, even downright rude, but the female characters have to be nice?

I attended the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival in Harrogate for the first time ever. Here’s what I thought of it.

I’ve signed a new two-book deal with Storm Publishing!

It’s publication day for the first in my brand-new Yorkshire Dales set series, Tuppenny Bridge: Summer in Tuppenny Bridge

Big news! I have signed a three-book deal with Storm Publishing and I’ll be writing a brand-new series for them.

Why I can’t resist the pull of books about magic and mystery.

Looking for writing inspiration I headed to Glastonbury, and found more than I bargained for.

A visit to the Yorkshire Dales and a breakfast debacle!

When social media starts taking over your life is it time to pull the plug?

All writers need inspiration, but it’s determination that will keep you sitting in that chair, and determination that will make sure you finish that book!

My first holiday on the Norfolk Broads and I learned a lot about this stunning place, and life on a boat!

Venturing into the East Yorkshire countryside, and a stately home that ticks all the boxes to become the star of my Kearton Bay series.