I'm really excited to share an interview I did with author Isabelle Broom this week on YouTube. She has a fabulous series on there where she talks with other authors to make the publication of her latest novel Hello, again, and we had a great chat all about my Glendale book series, lockdown, author pets… Continue reading Author Interview with Isabelle Broom
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My First Three Months as a Full-time Author
When I handed in my notice for my part-time job as a Waterstones bookseller, I had no idea that I wouldn't work my final week in my bookshop, nor would I get to say goodbye to colleagues over leaving drinks because during that final week, all non-essential shops were closed by the Government as the… Continue reading My First Three Months as a Full-time Author
The Romantic Novel Awards
Last week, I was honoured to attend the Romantic Novelist’s Association awards where my novel Coming Home to Glendale Hall was on the shortlist for contemporary romance novel of the year! Here I am with the other authors in my category: I had a lovely night celebrating books! I didn’t win in my category but… Continue reading The Romantic Novel Awards
New Beginnings!
It's release day! My new book New Beginnings at Glendale Hall is out today! Available on iBooks, Kobo and Amazon, download your copy NOW. To mark the occasion, I found a New Beginnings hoodie yay! I'm so excited for you to read this summery feel-good romance set in Scotland. Scroll down to read all about… Continue reading New Beginnings!
A Christmas thank you!
Harry wanted to join me in saying a HUGE thank you for all your support and love for my books this year! I’m so grateful for your reviews and messages, and of course to everyone who has bought a book in the first place ❤️❤️❤️❤️ I don't blog as much as I used to so… Continue reading A Christmas thank you!
Why there is a letter in all my books
I read a review recently of my new novel Coming Home to Glendale Hall and it mentioned the fact the main male character writes a letter explaining his feelings, and they pointed out that this happens in Jane Austen's Persuasion and I wanted to hug the person who wrote it! Because there's a reason why… Continue reading Why there is a letter in all my books
When your book is published
So, this week my novel Coming Home to Glendale Hall was published! Publication week is always a haze of excitement, nerves, and checking your phone so much you end up RSI! I've been thrilled though with the early positive reviews and the supportive messages I've had on social media, and I'm hoping it moves up… Continue reading When your book is published
Foreword
One month today my next novel will be published. It's my third one and yet the fear and excitement is just as strong. The worry about reviews and sales is already there even though there is absolutely nothing I can do about either. The book is written and all I can do is let it… Continue reading Foreword
New Book Deal!
I'm very excited to announce my new book deal with Hera Books! You will be able to read two new books from me very soon hurrah 👏🏻 Here is the press release from The Bookseller: I can't wait for you all to read Coming Home To Glendale Hall this September! I really enjoyed writing it… Continue reading New Book Deal!
Happy New Year
I can't believe that 2019 has arrived! I'm hoping this year will be a healthier one for sure and a happy one for us all. It's always tricky to make writing resolutions I find as so much in this career depends on publishers and readers but I know one thing that will definitely be happening… Continue reading Happy New Year