Category Archives: Book List

Christmas is nearly upon us and I’m busy making mince pies, wrapping presents and looking forward to a glass of mulled wine by the fireside. If you’re feeling Christmassy and have a moment to relax with a glass of mulled … Continue reading →

I’m delighted that The Painter’s Apprentice has been shortlisted for the Festival of Romance’s Best Historical Read Award. The winners of all categories will be announced at the awards gala dinner and ball on Friday the 16th November. Last year’s … Continue reading →

I’ve been in a long, dark tunnel for weeks now, working very hard to finish the first draft of The Spice Merchant’s Bride. There is a little light at the end of the tunnel as I’m approaching the Big Climax … Continue reading →

The Hungerford Bookshop is an independent bookshop situated in a listed building in the picturesque high street. The quirky shop is stacked high with all the kinds of books I like to read and it’s all too easy to lose an … Continue reading →

It always fascinates me to see how other authors approach writing about my favourite period and The Gilded Lily is a fabulous read. I enjoyed reading The Lady’s Slipper so looked forward to the companion novel, The Gilded Lily, which continues … Continue reading →

It’s (nearly) always a pleasure to find a new review for The Apothecary’s Daughter on Amazon and this five star review by Tilly Tompkins made my day! I absolutely LOVED this book and really didn’t want it to end. It’s … Continue reading →

Last night’s RNA Summer Party was another sparking occasion as members gathered together to hear who had won the Romantic Novel of the Year Award and also the winner of the Joan Hessayon Award for New Writers. It hardly seems … Continue reading →

Another new book cover, this time for the version to be released in May 2012 in Germany. I find it interesting to see such a different cover from the English version, reflecting the taste of the market in Germany. I’m … Continue reading →

  Take a look at the Novelicious website for a post about the places where I write.  This photograph shows the orangery where I write in the winter months when it’s too cold to use my studio in the garden. http://www.novelicious.com/my-writing-room/ … Continue reading →