Christmas in 1687

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 wine of your own, you might like to read the following excerpt from The Painter’s …

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Best Historical Read

I’m delighted that The Painter’s Apprentice has been shortlisted for the Festival of Romance’s Best Historical Read Award.

Slough Writers’ Group

I’ve been in a long, dark tunnel for weeks now, working very hard to finish the first draft of The Spice Merchant’s Wife. There is a little light at the end of the tunnel as I’m approaching the Big Climax scene and will then only need to write the Resolution. Once finished, there will still …

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Hungerford Bookshop Talk

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 hour or two browsing the stock. In the basement is an antiquarian and second-hand department …

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