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Women’s Week at Provincetown…let the preparation commence.

It’s getting closer now and I’ve just been given the titles to reading panel’s I’m lucky enough to be a part of. After the five minutes of excited celebration finished…yes, it did include a little dance that will never be … Continue reading

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Draw time!

It’s draw time!!! Some of you may remember that I offered a copy of my upcoming novel Clean Slate (signed or unsigned) and its time to make the draw. There have been so many fantastic comments for the draw that … Continue reading

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Book Give Away!

As my advance copies of Clean Slate have arrived already, I thought I’d offer a free signed (or unsigned if you prefer) copy to one lucky person. To enter the draw all you’ve got to do is leave me a … Continue reading

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The Old Folk and Inspiration

I’ve just spent five days with the old folk. The old folk are my Grandparents. Jean and Harold. I love spending time with them–I always have. When I was growing up I think I spent more time with my Grandparents … Continue reading

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Writing Processes

Now, I’m still a pretty new author. My first novel, Ladyfish, was published by Bold Strokes Books last year and the second one, Clean Slate, due to join it in September. My third, Nightingale, is currently with my poor editor. … Continue reading

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I know, I know….

….it’s been ages. Sorry about that. But summer hits and the campsite goes bonkers. Truly, totally, utterly bonkers. However, I’ve managed to get myself a weekend pass for good behaviour, so I’m heading up north. Why, I hear you ask. … Continue reading

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Website updates…

I’ve put up some new photo’s, info about new readings, links for different things. Take a look… http://goo.gl/zeD3h There’s even a picture of me fishing on there!

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Flights booked? Check

Flights booked? Check. Hotel booked? Check. Dog sitter bribed? Check. Well then, folks, it’s official. Me and t’other half (that’s Brit for partner) are heading State side for Women’s Week in October. Provincetown…brace yourselves. These Brits are coming!!!!! I’m waiting … Continue reading

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Nightingale Tipi Competition Draw Winner!!!!

Thank you so much to everyone who entered the Nightingale Tipi competition. I was astounded by the number of entries. around 250 people entered the competition and there were some amazing character names proposed. The winner of the competition was … Continue reading

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First draft complete…

Sitting at my laptop doing a little happy dance! Today…just now in fact…I finished the first draft of Nightingale. 98,593 words of first draftness is now spewing out of the printer so that I can examine it, ponder it–then rewrite … Continue reading

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