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…
writing
Thursday 10th November 1030am-12 noon…
July has been an amazing month with several book talks, a radio interview and an addition to our orchid family. I was delighted when the local MoreFM station made contact and invited me to chat with Brent about walking…
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…
Three girls on a special journey – the deals continue
After the fabulous blog tour this week for Gwenna the Welsh Confectioner, her two companion books Brigid The Girl from County Clare and The Costumier’s Gift are also going on Kindle Countdown Deals. You can read Gwenna or Brigid’…
Three girls on a special journey – Kindle countdown deal
Gwenna The Welsh Confectioner has a special place in my heart for two reasons. The first, because I am Welsh born and grew up with stories about my great-great-grandmother the sugar boiler, and secondly because the story is dedicated…
NEW Meet the Author Book Launch events just for you
I’m delighted to announce that I’ve been invited to present at several Meet the Author Book launch events in the upcoming weeks. You are welcome to come along and say hello and ask questions. Thursday 7 July at Whangamata…
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…
It’s not too late to buy mum a book for Mother’s Day. Readers of my blogs and newsletters will know I have a new book release on that day – Elinor, Book 2 in The Art of Secrets series…
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…