Well, apparently the good news isn’t over for this week! I’m delighted to report that I’ve just signed a new contract with Lyrical Press to publish the third book in my Love from Wales series – Summer of Love. This book was a bit of a beast to get from my head down onto paper, … Continue reading »
So, it’s been a bit of an exciting week, here at Pembroke Cottage. Firstly, and most importantly, the Daughter turned four, with all the pomp and ceremony you might expect. She’d spent weeks, possibly months, planning the details. She’d chosen the theme – Alice in Wonderland, of course – decided on the invitation design, discussed … Continue reading »
January is never really the best month for fresh starts and new beginnings. It’s too cold, for a start, and the Christmas/New Year hangover always lingers. Too much food, drink, expense. January just makes me want to hibernate. I didn’t have a lot of choice this year, actually. First the daughter, and then I, got … Continue reading »
Somewhat surprisingly, this isn’t a post about a desperate assault on the drinks cabinet as I wail about how behind I am with my Christmas planning. Not that I’m not behind with it. I am. Woefully. I just, for the first year ever, don’t care. I’m having far too much fun enjoying the festive atmosphere … Continue reading »
I had the best time at the Festival of Romance this weekend. Sadly, I managed to take no photos at all, which means you’ll just have to take my word for all the fun people I met, and the great chats we had. I hate to name drop (actually, clearly I don’t) but it was … Continue reading »
I have a tendency to over think things in autumn. Perhaps it’s the new school year thing, or maybe just the way the weather forces us inside more. Or it could be the impending Christmas season, and all the planning it requires. Although, honestly, it might just be that I tend to have a lot … Continue reading »
Next weekend, I’m fortunate enough to be spending a whole weekend with some of the UK’s best romance writers – and readers. The Festival of Romance, held this year in Bedford, celebrates everything wonderful about romantic fiction. I’m one of over 40 authors taking part, and most will be doing readings and events at various … Continue reading »
We’re definitely in the grip of Autumn over here, and loving every minute of it. We spent October half term deep in the depths of Sherwood Forest with 22 of our nearest and dearest, where I got to: indulge my inner Maid Marion by picking up a crossbow (and being great at it, thank you), … Continue reading »
Not my house. Photo by Robert Neff. We moved! Finally. We’ve been in the new house a week now, and had pancakes for breakfast for the first time here today, which means it’s officially home. And now I’ve unpacked the books, and made a path through the boxes to my desk in the study, it’s … Continue reading »
We’re deep in the midst of moving madness here, as well as quite a lot of writing madness. There are boxes everywhere, I’m halfway through my second first draft in a month and a half, and I’m just about to pack up my baking supplies, so we’ll be cakeless for a few days. I should … Continue reading »
