I love the research (and it’s just as well!)
It’s great that the new book is out there. It’s been a long time coming! Part of it takes place in World War Two so it’s lucky that I’ve always loved the research, sometimes to the extent that it eclipses time to write. I’d always been aware of GIs being billeted in Dorset and Devon in the lead up to […]
Cover reveal! Cover reveal!
Thrilled to share with you the new one from OneMoreChapter. I can’t wait for you to meet Ashley, Noah (how much do I love Noah?), Ruby and Eddie. All your Berecombe favourites pop by too. Well, it wouldn’t be a Berecombe book without Millie and Biddy, would it? It’s coming out in three parts, with […]
The Secrets of Hawthorn Place
Starting the new year on the blog with a book recommendation. I’m actually cheating as I began reading this one over Christmas, then stopped and finished it this morning. The Secrets of Hawthorn Place is the story of Molly, a spoiled immature girl who, after the breakupof her relationship, ends up staying with Wally her grandfather in his […]
Shrinking worlds and small pleasures
Hi everyone, Hope you’ve had a great Christmas and a wonderful New Year. Happy 2022! It seems traditional to look back at highlights of the year just gone and I’ve sometimes summed up books I’ve read, things I’ve done. Except, I can’t honestly remember all that much! 2020 bled into 2021 and continued in much the same way. […]
Guesting with Lizzie Chantree
I’m over on Lizzie Chantree’s blog today. Lizzie is one of the most supportive in the writing/reading/blogging community so I’m thrilled she’s had me on. https://lizziechantree.com/lizzies-blog/ Hope you’re all keeping well. Love, Georgia x
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. […]
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 […]
Take Three Books with Alison Morton
I’m delighted to have Alison Morton back on the blog, telling us about the books she loves, the ones she wishes she’d written and her new book which is out NOW! Over to you, Alison, let’s hear about your choices. Thank you so much, Georgia, for inviting me to talk about books. This could be dangerous as there’s nothing I like […]
Flowers Heal the Soul
On Morton Gray’s blog talking all things flowery, sunshiny and positive. If you’re longing for summer this chilly January day, take a look. Love, Georgia x PS if anyone knows where the quote, ‘Flowers heal the soul’ comes from, please tell me!
Cover reveal!
Here it is. Hopefully out next month (I’m currently proof reading it). I love the characters in this one and it was a dream to write. It’s an uplit romcom, a sort-of update on Calamity Jane and features gardener Janey and sexy accountant Will. There’s a cocker spaniel called Camilla and a host of characters […]
Blue Monday – revisited
I wrote this blog piece a few years ago. Strange to think the only thing of concern then was wet playground duty and short days! We have so much more to worry us at the moment and looking after ourselves has never been more important. I think the buzz phrase is ‘self-care.’ Personally, I’ve never […]
The Christmas we Crave
I’m sitting at my desk. It’s the end of the day and the end of an unforgettable year. I should be writing a scene set on a steam train in the heat of July but instead I’m watching as the houses opposite disappear into the December gloom. Smoke smuts and hot weather seem too hard to conjure […]
What a year!
There’s no denying this year has been a doozie. Usually, around this point in December, I do some kind of round up of the year. However, on a purely personal level, not an awful lot has happened! I’ve written, spent far too much time on social media, watched TV and read lots of books. Doesn’t […]
Christmas at the Little Beach Cafe
Giving a very warm welcome to Morton S. Gray who has another book out. As I’m writing this, a November drizzle is falling and the lights are on. It’s only midday! This can be such a dreary month. Just the time, then, to escape to the seaside. Tell us all about your latest Borteen novel, […]
Mary Anning Inspires!
The writer Rosie Howard recently reviewed On a Falling Tide by saying: ‘This is a story written with such heart and generosity – a tale of grief, romance and mystery – this book has it all, along with the beautifully evoked setting of Lyme Regis and the Jurassic Coast. I really get the impression it […]
A Doggy Bloggy
Those of you who read my books and follow me on social media will know, to use an understatement, that I’m fairly dog-oriented. I’ve owned and lost two much-loved and much-missed spaniels and now share my home and usually my lap, with a show type cocker and a cockapoo. I’ve written about lots of dogs: […]
Piecing together the jigsaw
I’m delighted to welcome south west based historical romance writer Nicola Pryce on the blog. Over to you, Nicola, tell us all about your latest … What leads me to a story? I’m often asked what leads me to write a story and for A Cornish Betrothal I can identify five triggers. Once I had them, it was like doing a jigsaw – the pieces were all there, I just had […]
The Beginner’s Guide to Loneliness
I’m sorry I haven’t blogged for a while. It’s been a strange and distressing year and I have to admit, at the beginning of Lockdown, my mind was not in a good place. The ‘what if’ worries were siren calling. I couldn’t even read or write, which are my go-to things in times of crisis. […]
Sending love
I haven’t blogged for ages. To be honest, I simply don’t know what to say. I’ve never experienced anything quite like what we’re living through right now. I’m concentrating on writing, settling in a new (adopted) dog, enjoying pottering in the garden, catching up on reading and some television. I’ve also become wildly addicted to […]
Inspiration!
I’m over on Morton S Gray’s blog, talking writing inspiration if you want to check it out. Hope you’re keeping warm in this chilly weather. Time to cosy up and read! Love, Georgia x
Saga Saturday
I’m starting the new year by guest blogging on lovely Rachel Brimble’s Saga Saturday spot. You can check it out here: https://rachelbrimble.blogspot.com/2020/01/saga-saturday-welcome-multi-published.html Huge thanks to Rachel for having me on. Happy weekend, everyone! Love, Georgia x
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year everyone. Hope 2020 brings you all you wish for – and more 🥰 However you celebrate, enjoy! Love, Georgia x
Happy Christmas!
Huge thanks to all of you for buying, reading, reviewing and sharing. Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas full of love (and good books!). Love, Georgia x
On a Falling Tide
As you can probably tell it’s been nose to the key-board recently. As well as doing edits for the new release, I’m also on the second draft of a new Berecombe book. The publication of On a Falling Tide took me slightly by surprise. After three years of trying to place it, it came out […]
News news news … sort of
Sorry for not updating the blog very often lately. I’ve been working hard. I’ve got some exciting news if you liked my historical romance, While I Was Waiting, which I’ll be able to share soon. Here’s a hint. My initial character notes for my hero and heroine. Meet Charity and Matt! In the meantime, I’ve […]
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. […]
