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A Holiday and Research

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I love autumn, and am always happy when I spend it in Scotland. And, if I can combine a trip to my favourite part of the country with a little research for my next book, I’m even happier. The air seems crisper, the vistas clearer, the sunrises, and sunsets more stunning. I don’t mind the darker […]

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UK Indie Lit Festival, Bradford

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I am delighted to announce that I am taking part in the first UK Indie Literature Festival being held in Bradford, West Yorkshire, on the 23rd July.  Organised by Follow this Publishing in conjunction with Cillian Press, this aims to be an annual event.   Readers will have the opportunity to take part in workshops, in addition […]

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Author Events

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Although it is some time away, I am pleased to announce that I am taking part in a multi-author signing in event at the Red Rose Steam Society Ltd, Astley Green, Manchester, on Saturday 13th August 2015.     Authors of all genres will be in attendance.  So, if you are an avid reader, why not […]

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York Afternoon Tea

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On Saturday the 5th September, I had the pleasure of joining over ninety fellow romance authors and members of the Romantic Novelists’ Association at an Afternoon Tea held in the fifteenth century York Guildhall.       Organised and hosted by the Yorkshire Terrier Chapter of the RNA, this was the first time such an […]

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Penistone Literary Festival

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It’s been a while since I posted, I know. I can’t even use working in the garden as an excuse, because on the whole, the weather has been cold, grey and rather miserable. But I had some very good news this month – I’ve been invited to speak at the 1st ever Penistone Literary Festival […]

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Ring of Lies audiobook receives a 5star review

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The audiobook version of Ring of Lies has received it’s first review on  Audible.co.uk and I am delighted to say it’s been given 5 Stars! Aaron P. Lazar  wrote on 10/02/2014 Overall:  5 stars Performance: 5 stars Story: 5 Stars “I Didn’t Want to Stop Listening – Great Suspense!” If you could sum up Ring of […]

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Merry Christmas!

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  Kobo Winner! As those of you who follow this website will know, I decided to giveaway a Kobo Mini eReader to celebrate the release of the audiobook recording of Ring of Lies. Congratulations go to Lisa Pogson, whose name was first out of the hat in the draw for the Kobo Mini eReader.  I […]

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Winter Newsletter….

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First of all, a big, big thank you to everyone who’s purchased or downloaded one of my books, and who left lovely comments and reviews.  It really does make a HUGE difference.  Its also been nice to meet some of my readers at events. You’re a lovely bunch, and always so welcoming. Those of you […]

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It only looks like procrastination – I promise!

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October 2013 You haven’t heard from me lately, and it’s for some very good reasons. No, the dog (Rosie) did NOT eat my homework. I’ve been extremely busy promoting my novels, and – yes, it’s true! – negotiating a contract for an audiobook version of Ring of Lies! I’m delighted to announce that it will […]

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The House on the Shore now available in paperback

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My second romantic suspense novel set in the Highlands of Scotland (which has been out of print for some time) is now available from Amazon.   When Anna MacDonald leaves Edinburgh to find peace in the Scottish Highlands, she gets a twofold surprise:  a lost sailor teaches her to love again…while a mysterious stranger has […]

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