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
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. […]
