So, it’s the start of a new year and a time for all sorts of resolutions that probably won’t get kept (especially those involving eating better, wasting less time on Facebook and doing my income tax in a timely fashion). However, there are resolutions that I am serious about keeping, and those are the ones…
So – the year is almost over. Time for one last book blog. I didn’t read as many books this year as I might have wanted. I never do. There are far too many wonderful books out there and far too little time. But here are a few of the books that just about rounded…
It’s official – Christmas has started. This week I went to my first Christmas party – and , as is almost always the case, it involved my lovely writer friends. The London RNA chapter gathered in a new venue for us – a pub just down the corner from a most famous literary location in Baker…
As a child, I didn’t ever get to watch the Magic Roundabout on TV (sob). But all that is now forgotten – because I have met the Magic Pudding Fridge. It was awesome!! Just like something out of a fairy tale – which was appropriate given it was surrounded by writers. Perhaps I should explain.…
I am bouncing around with a big smile on my face… Flight to Coorah Creek has just won the Aspen Gold Reader’s Choice Award for a single title Romance. This award is presented by the Heart of Denver chapter of the Romance writers of America. I tied for first place with well-known US romance writer…
I know it’s far, far too early to be talking about Christmas, but I’m getting excited already because this year I’m inviting all my readers to spend Christmas at Coorah Creek. A funny thing happened last year. I had just finished writing The Wild One – and was thinking … what next? Then I…
My recent reads list is a pretty varied one. When I’m writing, I do try not to read books similar to the one I’m working on. I don’t want what I am reading to influence what I am writing. So I have travelled far and wide these recent weeks. And the best book award…
This week – I had the joy of spending a few days in Melbourne at the RWA (Romance Writers Of Australia) conference. It was great to make so many new friends and meet so many writers.. And there were some unexpected bonus moments…