A writer’s life varies from day to day. The ups and downs can be exhausting but then there are days, like today, when an email bring so much joy. I am honoured and delighted to announce Gwenna The Welsh…
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historical fiction
As many of you know, I delve into the past quite a lot. I’m always looking for a story – an anchor for my next character to get involved with – and found myself fascinating by the late 19th…
Apart from having an addiction to travelling, I long ago discovered genealogy was in my bones, or should that be blood? Whichever way you describe it, I can spend hours online looking for the who’s who of family, and…
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Historical fiction authors sharing my passion for telling a good story
I’m an avid reader, especially of stories that fit into the same genre that I like to write in. Stories that capture my heart the way I hope my writing inspires readers. Historical family sagas involving several generations, bringing…
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Lost: the noble art of made by hand, and the Love of all things vintage
Editor’s Note: Coming soon Martha of Paisley. Sign up to my newsletter for updates. 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…
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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Celebrating Portrait of a Man over with Friday Night Drinks
Being interviewed by 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…
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Love historical fiction? Love family stories? I’ve got the books for you…
Will the secrets of the past destroy an artist's legacy?…
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How one reviewer couldn’t stop turning just one more page
Editor’s Note: This post has been updated from the original in October 2019. I’m delighted to find Crissouli has written a review of my novel, ‘Brigid The Girl from County Clare.’ Chris captures exactly what I always hoped readers…
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Let us talk of many things: an interview with Gwenna
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…