It's Mother's Day in the UK this coming Sunday and I thought I'd recommend a few books I think would make brilliant gifts. What could be a better present for a mother than a book? Here are the five titles that I think mothers (and grandmothers) will enjoy reading. Marry in Haste by Debbie Young I … [Read more...]
Marry in Haste by Debbie Young – Book review
Marry in Haste by Debbie Young is a lively selection of short stories around marriage, love and relationships in general. They are arranged in three sections, Seeking, Committing and Enduring. And here I have to come clean: I don’t usually much enjoy short stories. And yet, I read Marry in Haste … [Read more...]
The new books are here!
Holding a book that you've written in your hands for the first time is always magical. I can't fully describe the feeling; it's a bit like holding your newborn baby without the mess, or physical pain (although there is enough agony involved in producing a book). But obviously creating a new life … [Read more...]
Advice for New Writers Part 6: Traditional or Self-publish?
In this series of posts on Advice to New Authors, I've talked about writing the 1st draft, about editing your work, how to increase the speed of your writing, how long it takes to publish a novel, and about ways in which you can learn your craft. Today I'm going to talk about self-publishing versus … [Read more...]
Join My Review Crew!
If you'd like to be the first to receive a FREE copy of my newest book, you're in the right place. I'm setting up a list of readers who will receive my latest novel in e-format. In exchange for this generous offer, all you need to do is to post a review on Amazon within two months. Helena's … [Read more...]
NaNoWriMo and my new writing routine
Since I became full-time author/entrepreneur five months ago, I've settled into a routine to make sure I don't stay in my dressing gown for the whole day (which is always a distinct possibility). It was doing the NaNoWriMo back in November, which started me off in the right direction. The task of … [Read more...]
Win a Free Book!
You'd like a FREE paperback copy of my latest novel, The Navy Wife? Of course you would! Well, now you have a chance to win one. To celebrate the forthcoming publication of The Navy Wife in paperback, I am giving away 20 – yes twenty! – signed copies! To enter, simply click the 'Enter … [Read more...]
Career of Evil by Robert Galbraith – Book Review
I've read and liked all three Robert Galbraith (aka J K Rowling) novels featuring the ex-army private detective, Cormoran Strike, and his aptly named side-kick, the young and beautiful Robin. In Career of Evil, Robin's role as Cormoran's assistant is in jeopardy, when she receives a gruesome … [Read more...]
Virtual Book Club
While in London we are shivering in chilly winter temperatures below 0, over at Jane Davis blog things are hotting up. Jane runs a highly popular Virtual Book Club, and I'm delighted to let you know that she has selected me as one of her featured authors! With her characteristic directness, … [Read more...]
5 Books for the New Year
I love January and the new year, because I get more time to read than in the busy time leading up to Christmas. This year, because I am a fully-fledged Driven Woman, included in my reading list for the first time is a self-help book (for lack of any other description), which was recommended to me by … [Read more...]