It’s Publication Day! My new novel, the fourth book (but also a standalone read) in The Englishman series, THE GOOD OFFICER, is out today! Hurrah! These are early reviews I’ve had so far: Another winning combination of romance in a recent historical setting, with culture clashes between Finnish … [Read more...]
The Englishman is now FREE!
To celebrate the publication on 18th November of The Good Officer, the first novel in my contemporary Nordic romance series, The Englishman, is now FREE to download. Tap the picture or go here for the US Amazon page to download the book now. But hurry, this offer ends on Sunday 6th November! A … [Read more...]
Novel London Reading
Join me for an Evening of International Fiction! Travelling and books are a marriage made in heaven, right? That's why the next Novel London First Chapter Reading will take place in Travelling Through Bookshop and Cafe, a culture hub with a special focus on world culture, art and travel. And I'm … [Read more...]
Join the countdown!
I am beyond excited about my next book launch. If all goes according to plan, and the stars are aligned, the fourth book in The Englishman series, The Good Officer, will be out in bookshops and on Amazon in less than six weeks' time, on 22nd October! I'm thrilled that The Good Officer has already … [Read more...]
Best restaurant in Uzes, South of France
Good food for me is an important ingredient in a good holiday, so the Englishman and I were delighted to find an excellent restaurant in Uzes called Le Comptoir du 7. It was recommended by an American lady, Barefoot Blogger , living in this beautiful city, and was one of the highlights of our … [Read more...]
The Future of Books at the Fitzrovia Festival
A few weeks ago I took part in a panel discussion on the future of books at the Fitzrovia Festival in London. The event was hosted by Author in Residence at Virtual Futures, Stephen Oram, and included talks from writers of various disciplines. It was a very interesting evening and my thanks go to … [Read more...]
Why reinvent yourself for a sequel novel?
One of the most common questions I get from the readers of The Faithful Heart, my sequel to The English Heart, is how much of the story is true. Of course, this is a perfectly sensible and appropriate question, being that The English Heart is the story of how I came to be in England. Although … [Read more...]
Provence and social media detox
We've been here a week and I haven't once looked at my Facebook page, Twitter feed or posted a single picture on my Instagram feed. I have also not written anything more than short shopping lists (by hand with actual pen on actual paper) for our nearly daily visits to various markets in this area of … [Read more...]
New novel title reveal!
So the Brexit vote is over and done with, and whatever side you were on, I think you'll agree that the result was a shock for most of us who live and work in Britain. If you follow me on social media you'll know by now that I'm a firm believer in the European Union, and that I am more than … [Read more...]
The Finnish Girl out in paperback soon!
One of the best jobs I ever had was to be a bookseller. The year that I spent in the now sadly closed England's Lane Books in Northwest London, could easily be described as the happiest of my life. I would go as far to say that it was also a life-changing time for me, because two momentous events … [Read more...]
