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…
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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…
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…
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…
I’m sure you are all aware of my sentimentality for anything old. I love antiques. I love the elegant clothing from eras past, and I love old houses – I blogged about several I had discovered last month. Likewise, I…
If you’ve been following me on any of the social media platforms, you will know that my OH and I are travelling around New Zealand. Today, I’m sitting in our caravan watching the heavy rain stream down the windows…
One of the delights of writing historical fiction inspired by real people is that these people come alive for me as I write. My research tells me the sort of life they lived and some days it’s like a…
This amazing event is coming soon. Mark your calendars Saturday 11 November 10am to 4pm Mt Eden War Memorial Hall (Dominion Road opposite Potters Park) Nearly a hundred New Zealand authors will showcase their books. I’ll be there on…