You know those moments when you finally get to… not exactly meet but spend time listening to someone you have really admired for a long time. One of two things will happen. Either you’ll be disappointed, or you’ll fall in love. And isn’t it the best thing in the world when it’s the latter? This…
I can finally let you all in on a secret I have been keeping for a little while now…. The Romantic Novelists Association has announced the shortlists for the Romantic Novel of the Year Awards – and my book, Little Girl Lost, is there. Yes – I cried when I heard the news a few…
I’m not one for New Year’s Resolutions, but I did promise myself that this year I would experiment more with my reading and try some new authors. Not necessarily new as in debut authors – but new to me. That’s not to say I am abandoning old favourites. Never! But I felt it was time to…
Did you know that January 21st was/is World Squirrel Appreciation Day? I certainly didn’t. I grew up in a country that doesn’t have squirrels. When I say that, it startles many of my UK friends. Squirrels here are so commonplace. They have adapted well to an urban environment. And of course are all over the…
I have gone visiting this weekend over on the Take Five Authors blog – where I am talking about making a perfect man.. Do we really want a perfect hero – or are his imperfections what make us really love him? Pop over to Take Five Authors for more…..
I read a film last night. I know what you are thinking – and yes, I watched it too. In fact I did both. At the same time. And it was quite an eye opener. The film was A Few Good Men – which of course features an absolutely brilliant performance by Jack Nicholson. A…
It’s that time of year again – how did that happen? The year has passed so quickly. I’d like to thank you all for your friendship and support during 2016. It’s been a tumultuous year in so many ways for so many people. I’ll be spending the next couple of weeks with family and friends,…
I am becoming very fond of the postman – he (or more accurately, they) keep bringing me such lovely surprises. This time it was an elegant volume called Notes On A Page, which combines creativity and talent with the desire to help others. The book is a collection of short works from She Voices –…
As the end of the year approaches – there’s time for one more wafer-thin book blog… which includes what I have to say are my two standout books for the year. Both are books that I’ve read in the last few weeks… and they could not be more different. One is a mega best seller…
