Snowflakes and Mistletoe: How to write heart-warming, feel good, festive fiction
I LOVE writing festive fiction! It’s one of my favourite times of the year to set a book (especially if [...]
September 2021
August 2021
Christmas is coming! Are you ready for The Perfect Christmas Gift?
Here it is then, the cover for my 2021 Christmas book The Perfect Christmas Gift! What do you think? I [...]
July 2021
Guest Post – Kathleen Whyman
Don't you love reading about an author's journey to publication? I do! They're often some of my favourite posts, so [...]
5 questions you must ask an agent before you sign up!
If you’ve been querying agents, it can be a slow and disheartening process. When you finally get that offer of [...]
Want to win some books? Here’s my super summery July giveaway!
Because I’m missing the sun, I thought I’d do something to bring the summery vibes and what better way than [...]
Is this the ultimate novel writing toolkit? Reviewing the Fabula Storytelling Deck.
I’m currently writing my tenth book and I’m a plotter through and through, but, I never stop learning. So when [...]
June 2021
Cover reveal! Sandy Barker, The Dating Game
Once upon a time, twelve women joined the hottest reality TV show looking for love. Except one had a secret [...]
10 Summer reads to blow your mind! My top ten picks to make lazy days in the sunshine even better!
If you were sitting there wondering ‘What the heck am I going to read this summer?’ or possibly, ‘It’s raining [...]
Why your book reviews mean so much to authors and why we’re always so grateful when you leave one!
You might not think book reviews are important, but I wanted to take a few minutes today to let you [...]
Excerpt from The Secrets of Meadow Farmhouse!
Would you like to read the first chapter of The Secrets of Meadow Farmhouse to see if you like it? [...]
May 2021
It’s paperback and audio publication day for The Secrets of Meadow Farmhouse AND…time for a quick giveaway!
I’m so excited today because not only is every publication day extremely special, but it’s also publication of my first [...]
Looking for some writing advice? Here are my top three tips to shake off the fear and get you writing that cozy mystery novel today!
As I turn my attention from romance back towards my cosy mystery series, I thought I’d share a couple of [...]