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 […]
Magpie – Research Part 1
So, where do you get your ideas from? Writers are often asked this. Anywhere, everywhere and from anything is the short(ish) reply. The longer answer is that inspiration is a fleeting and ephemeral thing. Disparate strands float around and then crash into each other until impossible to ignore. While writing The Sea Glass Necklace, set in a […]
Guesting with Karen King
In the words of that lovely lady in Bristol when told of a third general election, ‘What another one?’ Yes another post. It’s been a hectic week and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Fear not though, no politics here, just a nudge in the direction of Karen King’s fab blog where I’m guesting […]
Kalimera from Kefalonia
Haven’t had a guest on for ages so it’s a pleasure to welcome Jan Baynham back, especially as she’s brought with her pictures of sunny Kefalonia and an insight into her research. I’m a real Greekophile and love Jan’s books. Double delight! Over to you, Jan. Tell us all about your latest release … Thank […]
Magpie cover reveal!
I’ve been sitting (impatiently) on this for a while now. I’ve had some gorgeous covers but I’ve really lucked out with this one. It’s beautiful! Out 9th September and currently available to pre-order. Love, Georgia x
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 […]
Book News Book News Book News
Absolutely delighted to announce the lovely people at Bloodhound Books are to publish the ‘witchy’ book. It’ll be out next September and the title will be confirmed soon. This book means a lot to me and I can’t wait to share Beth and Nathan’s story, as well as Susanna and Prudie’s. In the meantime, I’m […]
Morton S Gray – the writer as magpie – what writers collect!
Delighted to have Morton back on. Over to you, Morton … When you write novels you are collecting together lots of different strands and trying to make them into a book that flows and hangs together. It is often said that a book that is easy to read has often been difficult to write. Totally agree on […]
Luisa A Jones’s Writing Cave, Corner and Campervan!
Please welcome back the delightful Luisa A Jones and her writing caves, news of her new release with Storm (it has the most gorgeous cover) and one or two writing tips. Over to you, Luisa … Hi Georgia, and thanks so much for inviting me to contribute to your fabulous blog. This time I thought I’d give your readers a […]
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 […]
