Reading Time: 13 minutes This post was inspired by several readers who’ve said things like, “Do you plan to open a web store where we can buy your books? I want all your books. I’d rather pay you the full amount. I like my authors to make money. Let me know how I can do that, please.” TL;DR No, […]
Looking for Gretna Green updates?
Reading Time: < 1 minute If you’re looking for an update from me or one about the next book in the Gretna Green Midlife Recorder series, you can find them in several places. It all depends on your preference:I update the page HERE twice a month. Every month. It will tell you everything I know about my current deadlines, works […]
Heilan Coos, Mabon and Red Celts
Reading Time: 4 minutes Known as Highland Cows to the sane non-Celtic parts of the world, the coos are having all kinds of fun in the next few books. So I thought we’d do an introduction for anyone who isn’t familiar with them. The famous Highland Coos of the Red Celt realm make an appearance in the next three […]
Pre-order for Seeing Red in Gretna Green
Reading Time: 3 minutes Seeing Red Pre-order is available. The official pre-order date is 9th November but actually I’m aiming for 30th October 2023. If you’re wondering why … Because Amazon has some very strict rules about pre-orders. You can bring them forward (earlier) any time you like with absolutely no hassle. BUT try to change the date to […]
Alpha Reader, Beta Reader, ARC Reader or Proof Reader? What’s the Difference?
Reading Time: 8 minutes Alpha readers? Beta readers? Proof readers? Many people are confused about the differences between the different types of advance readers who help an author to ensure their book is in the best possible shape before publication. I certainly was before I started writing fiction. But it’s actually pretty straightforward. I can only speak for myself, […]
Painting The Blues is out this week! Preorder now.
Reading Time: 4 minutes I’m absolutely delighted to tell you that Painting the Blues in Gretna Green, book two in the Midlife Recorder series will be published on Bonfire Night. 🎆🧨🎇 Join Niki during her second exciting week in the Gretna Green Gateway. There’s coffee, chocolate, chaos, and the blue gate to the Pictish kingdom, where Queen Breanna has […]