I’ve spent quite some time running down rabbit holes recently looking for people and their stories, discovering what life was like in the 1920s here in New Zealand, and connecting a few dots. What struck me most while doing…
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Lost: the noble art of made by hand, and the Love of all things vintage
Those who were handy with a needle and thread in days gone by, had a job for life. The ladies of the house learnt to do embroidery, and endlessly stitched alphabet samplers and cushion covers, or sewed initials into…
One of the more interesting aspects of writing is getting to know your characters, learning what they like and how they behave in certain situations. For those who plan their story arcs, character analysis is part of that planning…
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How to beguile: eye-catching moments or hints of mystery?
I’m a reader. I love to read, and I choose my next reading experience from the blurb. But before that, I am already searching in the genres that I love the most, and have picked a cover that most…
I became a genealogist long before I started writing novels, and love delving into the past. I’ve recently had the privilege of helping someone write up their family tree. It’s been a fascinating experience, following the good times: the…
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I am delighted to share Friday Night Drinks with author… Vicky Adin.
Friday Night drinks with Julie Morris of A Little Book Problem was an absolute delight. Wine, books and a lot of conversation – I’m happy to share the occasion with you. First things first, what are you drinking? I’ll…
Intricately woven stories to tease apart… Readers with even just a passing interest in family trees and genealogy will be drawn into the fragments of this mosaic-like mystery… A refreshingly different family saga … I am thrilled to have received…
Autumn is treating us to some lovely sunny weather, but the nights are closing in earlier and earlier and it won’t be long before we’ll need a rug to cuddle up with. Books are the best antidote for winter…
A must visit event I will be showcasing my historical fiction books at this wonderful book fair alongside over 50 other authors writing in many genres. Don’t miss this awesome opportunity to find new books, new authors and new…
It’s my birthday this month, and to celebrate I’ve reduced the price of The Cornish Knot to just 99cUS. I’ve been delighted to discover that Megan’s story has been one of my best-sellers, and with the follow up story…