The Dreaded Imposter Syndrome
Why do we notice everyone else’s achievements and overlook our own?
My March Reads
Six books read in March, with three four-star, two four-and-a-half-star, and one five-star read!
It’s Publication Day for Kindred Spirits at Harling Hall!
It’s publication day for Kindred Spirits at Harling Hall. Get ready to visit the Cotswolds village of Rowan Vale, where life isn’t only for the living!
My February Reads
The books I read in February - all four, four and a half, or five star reads!
Behind the Scenes with Kearton Bay
Why it’s a special year for my Kearton Bay series, and why it will always have a special place in my heart.
My January Reads
After cutting down on my evening television viewing, I managed to fit in eleven books in January. Here’s what I read!
Cover Reveal for Kindred Spirits at Harling Hall
I’m delighted to share the cover for my first book with Boldwood Books, Kindred Spirits at Harling Hall!
My Top Five Reads of 2024 and My 2025 Book Bingo!
My top five reads of 2024 and the reading challenge I’ve set myself for 2025.
Behind the Scenes with Home for Christmas
How three standalone stories, linked only by a theme, became a series of heartwarming, festive tales.
Wonderland, Will, and Way Too Many Mugs!
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…
Behind the scenes at Bramblewick
How one little story idea became a pocket novel, a large print novel, and the first in a series of six books!
Behind the scenes with The Moorland Heroes
A little bit about why I wrote my Moorland Heroes series, the books that inspired it, and what I changed and adapted for the modern day audience.
My Embarrassing U-Turn on Autumn
Why I’ve changed my mind about autumn - with some reservations.
Things that Go Bump in the Night!
It’s almost Halloween and I’ve been thinking about witches and ghosties and definitely not long-legged beasties! My musings on my speculative fiction and what to do next.
It’s Publication Day for Hope Blooms in Tuppenny Bridge!
It’s publication day for Hope Blooms in Tuppenny Bridge - the fifth and final book in my Tuppenny Bridge series, set in the glorious Yorkshire Dales.
I’ve Signed a Contract with Boldwood Books!
I've signed a contract with Boldwood Books, and I couldn't be happier or more excited about it!
Choosing Names and Why it Matters
Choosing character and place names for my books isn't as easy as you'd imagine.
The Inexact Science of Choosing a Book Setting
Have you ever wondered how authors choose the settings for their books? This is the blog post for you.