Another new face on my blog this week. Karen Storey’s debut novel The Approval of Sheep is published on 10 October 2025. Karen is also in the Birmingham chapter of the Romantic Novelist’s Association, so we see each other at meetings. I wish Karen well with her intriguing debut and hope her post encourages you… Continue reading The Unconscious Theme While Writing The Approval Of Sheep by Karen Storey
Month: September 2025
A Few Background Facts To The Secrets Of Borteen Bay Box Set
I had mixed feelings about seeing all seven of my published novels in a box set on sale for 99p, but somehow it also brought up a few memories about writing these books which I thought I would share. Book 1 – The Girl on the Beach – My original title for this book was… Continue reading A Few Background Facts To The Secrets Of Borteen Bay Box Set
Penny Mirren Talks About Characters
Today I’m pleased to welcome someone new to my blog, as Penny Mirren joins me to talk about characters and her latest novel Gracie Jenkins Runs a Marathon which was released on 11 September 2025. Over to Penny … Thanks so much for having me on your blog today, Morton. I thought I’d chat a little about… Continue reading Penny Mirren Talks About Characters
An Extract From “Magpie” by Georgia Hill
Delighted to welcome Georgia Hill back to my blog to introduce us to one of the new novels she is publishing this year! Magpie is released on 9 September 2025 and Georgia is treating us to an extract … Thank you to Morton for having me on as guest again. Morton is always incredibly supportive… Continue reading An Extract From “Magpie” by Georgia Hill
The Mind of a Writer by Morton S. Gray
It’s my birthday week and I find these milestones cause me to reflect and assess where I am at the time. I even found my thoughts straying to preparations for Christmas this week … no!!!! I’m still working my way through my family history files and writing up the details into hopefully a useful, readable… Continue reading The Mind of a Writer by Morton S. Gray
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