Reading Time: < 1 minuteSo unexpectedly, we have a novella. Well, not that unexpectedly because I’m a woman of my word. In the free bonus epilogue to Ties that Bond in Gretna Green I made an offer. You might call it a bribe—but I couldn’t possibly comment. I said if my readers would be kind enough to help me by leaving reviews, then […]
Heilan Coos, Mabon and Red Celts
Reading Time: 4 minutesKnown 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 minutesSeeing 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: 9 minutesAlpha 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, […]
Happy New Year – Welcome 2023
Reading Time: 3 minutesI hope it’s your very best yet! I’m wishing you the best of everything you want. Oh and there’s some news … From my home to yours I hope you’re all free to have exactly the new year you want. Whether that’s wild partying, family fun or peacefully curled up for some me-time with a […]
Painting The Blues is out this week! Preorder now.
Reading Time: 4 minutesI’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 […]
Yay! Go me — Deadline hit
Reading Time: 5 minutesBook two in the Midlife Recorder series is now with my copy editor. It’s officially called Painting the Blues in Gretna Green. And, for all of you who are waiting to read it, it means I’m on track for a November release. I’ve also had a wonderful few days off to re-set my brain before […]
Midlife in Gretna Green is out NOW – OMG!
Reading Time: 5 minutesSome answers to the questions you’ve been asking Honestly, I’m not sure even as a published author (squeal!) I can find the right words to describe the last couple of weeks. They were made slightly surreal because after avoiding it for two-and-a-half years; I came down with Covid. So that was fun. 🙃 But it […]