One for Sorrow, Two for Joy
You all know how much I love dogs. I’ve a love of most birds and animals. I’ve always added in animals to books when and where I can. Sometimes to set the scene, sometimes (as is often with a dog in a book) as a device to move along the plot or create a connection between characters. I couldn’t imagine The […]
The Sea Glass Necklace out now!
Absolutely delighted to announce The Sea Glass Necklace is out now! This one took a while to get out there so I’m thrilled the stories of Juno, Tom, Flavia and Padrig (and naughty Joops the springer!) is finally in the world. Here’s a little about it: Present Day Escaping an abusive relationship, Juno runs away […]
Take Three Books: Jane Cable
Please welcome another of my favourite writers onto the blog! Jane Cable writes my kind of books – part historical, a bit spooky sometimes and one hundred percent wonderful! Here she is with her Take Three Books. Over to you, Jane! The book I would most like to have written… I was going to choose […]
Jan Baynham: Take Three Books
The Take Three Books feature is proving popular amongst guests and it’s always good to hear their choices. This time it’s Jan Baynham’s turn and it’s a delight to have her on the blog. Over to you, Jan, what book would you like to have written? There are so many wonderful books out there that it […]
Not In My Own Back Yard: Eighteenth Century Style
It’s always a delight to host Nicola Pryce as her blogs are unfailingly interesting. Here she is with her latest. Over to you Nicola! The Cornish Rebel is the seventh novel in my Cornish series, so I wanted to set it where the others are set – between Polperro and Penzance, or somewhere inland around Truro or Bodmin. It’s the area I know best from […]
Take Three Books with Luisa A Jones
I’m delighted to have Luisa on the blog today. Hello Georgia, and thank you for inviting me to participate in your lovely blog. It’s such a pleasure to take part and discuss books. You’re very welcome, Luisa, it’s lovely to have you here. What book would you like to have written? Hard question! Oh my, there are so […]
Spring is on its way!
It’s sunny and warm here in Devon today and spring finally seems to be on the way. I’m heading into the garden for the traditional Bank Holiday weekend plant up, tidy up and inevitable bad back! What are you all up to? I’ve been having a play on Canva and produced this. Lovely to see […]
Fil Reid’s Writing Cave … or rather boat!
We’ve a real treat today as historical romance writer Fil Reid shares her very special writing space. Over to you, Fil … Thank you very much for inviting me on to your blog. I’m very excited to join you and your readers. Speaking personally, one of the things that fascinates me is finding out how other […]
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 […]
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 […]
