Are you ready? Lucy, the determined suffragist, is on her way. She’ll be here soon, but it’s a long way from 1893. But first, do you know Emma? Let me introduce you. Emma lives in New Zealand. She loves…
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I’m a lover of antiques, old photos and memorabilia and, as such, they are often included in my storylines. When I’m engrossed in the business of writing, I often forget to get up from my chair. When I do,…
I’m delighted to announce that Lucy, the Suffragist, in a compelling tale of the courageous women who fought for their right to vote, and the long awaited Book 3 in The Art of Secrets, series (dual-timeline family sagas about…
I had a conversation recently with someone who said they didn’t know who their grandparents were and asked why I bothered doing all the research. My immediate response was, for their stories. Finding out about our ancestors and learning…
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Being counted for the good of society in the future
Earlier blogs talked about the historical characters of Sarah and Martha and the tragedy of them losing so many children, and the difficulties women faced when they lost their husbands. But then women – and children – were considered,…
Happy St Patrick’s day to you all… and especially to those with Irish heritage. It’s such a fascinating history. Did you know…? Along with Patrick and Columcille, Brigid is one of three patron saints of Ireland. More recently St Brigid…
Tuesday 7 March, is census day. For me, and every other genealogist a census a crucial link to the past and the way we trace our histories and discover those who are a part of us. As a case…
Welcome to the first blog of 2023 To say the year has not started off well for many living in New Zealand is an understatement. While Te Waipounamu the South Island bathed in summer sunshine, Mother Nature showed her…
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Inspiring and motivational – more projects to come
There is nothing quite like an audience to lift the spirits and provide motivation for the next work in progress (WIP). It was an honour recently to speak to a large crowd at the Palmerston North library about my…
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Join the crowd and meet me for morning tea
Thursday 10th November Palmerston North City Library at 10.30am I will be speaking about my writer’s journey, and my latest book Elinor at the Palmerston North library next week. You can read my interview with them about it on…