book review, book reviews, Books, My fave things, Reviews

Books read in June 2017

   This post is later than I had planned because near the end of June I started to read Outlander and wow it's a LONG book! But I decided to finish it and include in the June pile as I was really enjoying it. Now I'll be reading less than usual in July - maybe… Continue reading Books read in June 2017

Books, Fiction, getting published, romance, Special Days, The Second Love Of My Life, Writing

Happy Bookiversary To Me! 

   My debut novel The Second Love Of My Life was first published here in the UK a year ago today! It was a dream come true to hold the book in my hands and see it on the book shelves. And it still is. I still receive messages from readers who have enjoyed the… Continue reading Happy Bookiversary To Me! 

events, romance, The Second Love Of My Life, Writing

The RoNA awards 2017

Last night, I made my way to London Town for the Romantic Novelists' Association Awards as my novel The Second Love Of My Life was on the shortlist for the Contemporary Romance award.  Here are all the books in my category:     The professional photos with the other nominees:       Obligatory pre-event selfie:   … Continue reading The RoNA awards 2017

inspiration, Musings

How do you put positivity into action? 

This week, my year of positivity has hit shaky ground. Fed up of worrying about health issues and not focusing as much as I wanted to on editing my new book, I've not been in the best frame of mind. I wish I didn't find it so hard to stay positive when weeks go this… Continue reading How do you put positivity into action?