Morton S. Gray

A Shower of Ideas

Pondering this morning about where inspiration comes from. And yes, I will get back to my wellbeing series soon, I promise. I’m not actively writing fiction at the moment, as I’m researching and writing up a multigenerational family history for a relative, but that doesn’t stop the ideas arriving. I remember reading Elizabeth Gilbert’s Big Magic where… Continue reading A Shower of Ideas

Research And My Novels: Getting It Wrong, Getting It Right by Helen Yendall

Helen Yendall, author of The Highland Girls Report For Duty set in WW2 returns to my blog this week to talk about the background research for her novels and how sometimes she gets it right and sometimes she gets it wrong. Over to Helen for a fascinating insight … It’s great to be back on… Continue reading Research And My Novels: Getting It Wrong, Getting It Right by Helen Yendall

Background Research For “The Snow Witch” by Kirsty Ferry

Kirsty Ferry returns to my blog this week with an insight into the research for her new novel The Snow Witch out on 3 September 2026. Over to Kirsty … My latest book, The Snow Witch, is due out on 3rd September. It’s a witchy gothic timeslip, and it’s based in Northumberland up at Hadrian’s Wall. The… Continue reading Background Research For “The Snow Witch” by Kirsty Ferry

An Extract From “The Neighbour on Post Office Lane” by Teresa F. Morgan

I’m delighted to welcome Teresa F. Morgan to my blog this week to celebrate her imminent new release of The Neighbour on Post Office Lane. Teresa and I have been friends for a good many years now and I was keen to support her new book. Over to Teresa to tell readers more … Hello,… Continue reading An Extract From “The Neighbour on Post Office Lane” by Teresa F. Morgan

An Extract From “The Nile Cruise” By Caroline James

Lovely to have Caroline James visiting my blog with an extract from her latest fun read The Nile Cruise. I was lucky to read an advance copy of this book and I have included my review at the end of the blog post. Over to Caroline … My thanks as always, go to ever generous… Continue reading An Extract From “The Nile Cruise” By Caroline James

Extract From “Be More Capybara” by Suzanne Lissaman

This week I’m joined by fellow RNA Birmingham chapter friend Suzanne Lissaman. She is sharing an extract from her new novel Be More Capybara which is published on 11 August 2026 and telling readers more about the book and herself … Thank you so much to Morton for letting me share an excerpt from my… Continue reading Extract From “Be More Capybara” by Suzanne Lissaman

Wellbeing Series Part 2 by Morton S. Gray

Using Your Sense Of Sight This is the second of a short series of posts to give some simple tips and gentle ideas to try to increase your wellbeing, instigated by several friends who are finding mornings in particular a challenge at the moment. Please let me know if any of these ideas are a… Continue reading Wellbeing Series Part 2 by Morton S. Gray

The Challenges of Writing a Book Series by Susan Gray

This week my guest is Susan Gray, whose latest novel Then There’s Trust was published in March 2026, is going to talk about the challenges of writing a book series. Over to Susan … Thank you for inviting me onto your blog again! I would like to share with you some of the challenges I… Continue reading The Challenges of Writing a Book Series by Susan Gray

Wellbeing Series Part 1 by Morton S. Gray

Nurturing Your Sense Of Smell Some of my readers might not know that once upon a time I trained as a therapist. After talking to quite a few friends who are struggling with their positivity and mood at the moment, I decided to start a short series of posts to give some simple tips and… Continue reading Wellbeing Series Part 1 by Morton S. Gray

Sally Jenkins Talks About Book Groups

Something slightly different this week as Sally Jenkins author of Because You’re Worth It, published by Choc Lit an imprint of Joffe Books on 9 June 2026, talks about book groups … Book Groups – Maintaining the Discussion! Book Groups are great. They add an extra dimension to the literary experience. Reading a book that… Continue reading Sally Jenkins Talks About Book Groups