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Interviewed by Paula Greenlees about writing historical fiction & more
Paula Greenlees, a British author of historical fiction, interviewed me as part of a series of author interviews on her blog. I chatted with Paula about writing historical fiction, including The Sweetheart Locket, favourite authors and my writing process. We also...
Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers features an exclusive excerpt from ‘The Sweetheart Locket’
Thanks to Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers for taking part in The Sweetheart Locket blog tour with Rachel's Random Resources and featuring an exclusive story excerpt. Drawn from the historical, Second World War thread, the heroine is working undercover for the...
Q&A with Splashes into Books about ‘The Sweetheart Locket’ & my life & writing
As part of The Sweetheart Locket blog tour with Rachel's Random Resources, I was delighted to take part in an author Q&A with Splashes into Books. I chatted about story inspiration, my writing process, choosing the names of main characters in The Sweetheart...
An exclusive excerpt from ‘The Sweetheart Locket’ on Jazzy Book Reviews
I shared an exclusive extract from The Sweetheart Locket with Jazzy Book Reviews which you can read here. Thanks to Jasmine at Jazzy Book Reviews for taking part in my virtual blog tour with Rachel's Random Resources (28 June - 2 July 2022).
‘Past, present and writing women’s stories:’ Guest post for The Magic of Wor(l)ds
As part of The Sweetheart Locket blog tour with Rachel's Random Resources in June and July 2022, I was delighted to write a special guest post, 'Past, present and writing women's stories,' for The Magic of Wor(l)ds blog. Although my guest blog is no longer live on The...
Interview with B for Bookreview about ‘The Sweetheart Locket’ & my writing life
Thanks to B for Bookreview for hosting me on their blog to chat about The Sweetheart Locket, how and where I write, the one genre I don't read and more. Read the interview (part of my June 2022 virtual book tour with Rachel's Random Resources) here.
‘The Sweetheart Locket’ on tour with Rachel’s Random Resources, 28 June – 2 July 2022
Between 28 June and 2 July 2022, The Sweetheart Locket is on a virtual UK/European tour with Rachel's Random Resources. Follow the tour stops for reviews, interviews, glimpses behind the book and more including two Kindle copies up for grabs for readers in the UK...
Guest post for Susan Nystoriak’s Novel Noshing blog series & a cake recipe from ‘The Sweetheart Locket’
My favourite cake is the British Victoria Sponge which I mention several times in THE SWEETHEART LOCKET, my dual-time & contemporary WW2 women's fiction novel. Check out my guest post for Susan Nystoriak's Novel Noshing blog series for a glimpse behind my book...
I’m featured in a regional tourism promotion: “15 Amazing Authors from South Eastern Ontario”
I'm surprised and delighted to be one of the authors featured in a regional tourism promotion, 15 Amazing Authors from South Eastern Ontario, showcasing writers living in my part of Canada. Read the article here. I'm #12 under "1000 Islands & Rideau Canal...
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