Lucy, the suffragist is going on a virtual visit to all these wonderful blog sites to tell her fascinating story … so … to celebrate … Book 1, The Art of Secrets is on sale for only 99c(US) ……
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What’s in a name? It depends on when you were born
Do you know what a back is? Or a key? I’m sure you would tell me a key is used to unlock doors, or possibly a vital clue in solving a problem. Maybe even a button on a phone…
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 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…
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…
Mother’s Day is coming up – 8 May 2022. If your Mum loves stories about family life, the past, genealogy mysteries, and second chances, all set in our beautiful country, then I’d be delighted if you would check out…
Part Two of my cruisy life comes to you from… my bedroom. Struck down by Covid, I’ve finally found the strength to tap a few keys, but I’d prefer to look back to when we were raring to go…
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…
It’s always lovely to hear from readers, but especially so when they have such nice things to say. I’m delighted to have received such wonderful comments about my latest story. Muriel said: Wow’. Took me a few days to…
It’s out… Book 7 is finally out. Portrait of a Man – a stand alone mystery, and second chance love story, spanning generations that follows the lifestory of characters from The Cornish Knot (but you don’t need to have…