The gritted teeth technique…
I’ve been writing all my life and professionally for the last eleven years. As you’d expect, the journey (sorry to use the ‘j word’) has been interesting. Over time I’ve progressed from being a purely instinctive writer with little knowledge of point of view, the effect of tense, story arc or pace, to honing my skills. I’m still very instinctive at heart and planning doesn’t […]
News … news … news …
Book news! The titles for the next three Berecombe books are decided. Can’t share them quite yet but promise to as soon as I can. They were due to be out this autumn but, after a discussion with my editor, it’s been decided to put them out early next spring. I’m currently busy on the edits for Book Two and have nearly finished writing Book Three. […]
On a Falling Tide – review
At long last the weather is improving. It’s warm and humid in Devon – but no rain or hail for the first time in what seems like weeks. Actually, it is weeks! If you’re looking for a book to get your teeth into this Bank Holiday weekend, why not read Cathie Dunn’s wonderful review of […]
Snow at the Seaside
Hope you had a good Easter. How did you cope with the weird weather? Even in Devon we had hail storms. A friend came round to sit in the garden for a much-delayed catch-up and natter. Even though we wore coats and had blankets draped over our knees, the chill defeated us! Think I need […]
Behind the Book
On a Falling Tide was in its early stages when I heard there might be a film made about Mary Anning. I was excited for a couple of reasons. I knew what I was writing had promise and it was good to know others found fossils interesting! Plus, the film would be made in my favourite town of […]
A Heart-felt Plea
A throwback post but I’m not apologising for it. This is the account of the wonderful time I had being taken around Shute Barton by a knowledgeable and entertaining National Trust volunteer guide. The house is currently only open for four weekends a year (pre-COVID arrangements obviously) for the remainder it’s run as holiday lets. […]
Remembering Dunblane
A slightly different blog from me today. It was a normal morning in Year 3 and 4. We’d done registration, had got the first lesson under our belt and were gearing up for assembly and then playtime. When the head teacher came in and whispered the message in my ear, I was not prepared for what she […]
Guest blogging with Nell Dixon
I’m over with Nell Dixon today, talking about the inspiration behind writing Janey T. Go and take a look at her lovely blog; it’s full of great articles. http://nelldixonrw.blogspot.com/2021/02/guest-blogger-georgia-hill.html Love, Georgia x
Janey’s out in the world!
It’s a calloo-callay, buns for tea, red letter day. Janey is published and out in the world! As ever, I’m both excited and nervous. I loved writing this book and I love Janey, so please be kind to her! Read more here: Janey’s life becomes more disaster movie than romcom when the ruthless Becca steams […]
