What would you say to two people who own two vintage cars (Bridget – left, and Dora – right), two modern cars, a caravan and an empty section? Some say we are mad. Some say it’s an adventure. Which…
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I’m not sure what happened to April, but we survived the crazy time, packing up and shifting house all the time I was still editing my latest novel. But I’ve got something special for you in May. Be in the draw…
I am delighted to announce, The Costumier’s Gift – the dual-timeline sequel continuing the family sagas of Brigid The Girl from County Clare and Gwenna The Welsh Confectioner is now available for pre-order. Why does a stranger hold the key to…
For an author, there is nothing quite so uplifting as to see the little orange Bestseller flag beside their name, even in a niche category. Have you heard of BookBub? It’s a website where books of every type and genre…
Recently, a conversation with other historical fiction writers convinced me that time travel is possible – at least, in your head. We talked about how, especially in the early morning half way between sleep and waking, we can find…
If you asked people who know me well what I enjoy the most, they would tell you books and writing, travel and history, antiques and genealogy, and not necessarily in that order. I can’t imagine a day when…
STOP PRESS NOTICE For those of my readers who might have missed by Facebook and Twitter posts, don’t miss out on a chance to WIN a copy of Gwenna The Welsh Confectioner by checking in with this fantastic blog tour…
I’ve just returned from a week-long trip to Whanganui Vintage Weekend – an annual event held on Wellington Anniversary weekend, and what a weekend it was. We are fond of old things, as you can see. I write about…
For the last few weeks, I’ve been pre-occupied preparing for this year’s NZ Book Festival, (it’s tomorrow 17th BTW at Mt Eden War Memorial Hall, Auckland from 10am – lots of free goodies going) and now I’m behind in…
When you’ve been travelling, the one question everyone asks first is: What was your favourite place? As if I could answer that in one sentence. Over a period of 115 days we travelled across more than 10 oceans and…