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…
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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…
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…
I love talking to readers. I love talking about the storyline and how it developed, and how my characters want me tell me their story. They like to emphasise their good points and down-play their bad points. I don’t…
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…
Friday 23rd October.Portrait of a Man – the heartwarming and soul-searching conclusion to The Cornish Knot – will be available. But if you haven’t read The Cornish Knot, don’t despair. Luciano’s story stands on it’s own just as well.…
Release date… Friday 23rd October An Italian artist, a Cornish knot and a Maori koru lead to a shocking exposé. As WWI escalates, fear is constant but compassion has unexpected outcomes. Pre-order now 5-stars ARC reader:Vicky Adin skilfully reveals…
I’m excited to announce that my current novel Portrait of a Man is now available for pre-order and due for release in late October. This soul-searching and warm-hearted conclusion to The Cornish Knot continues the unfinished stories of the…