Morton S. Gray

My Childhood Holidays by Sue McDonagh

This week I’m joined by fellow Choc Lit author, Sue McDonagh to talk about childhood holidays. We had great fun behind the scenes preparing this post as my childhood holiday photographs are very similar to hers. Sue has recently released her fourth book for Choc Lit Summer of Hopes and Dreams, which has a gorgeous cover… Continue reading My Childhood Holidays by Sue McDonagh

Gardens of Inspiration for Victoria Cornwall

I have read and enjoyed all of Victoria Cornwall’s novels published by Choc Lit. We got chatting the other day about our favourite parts of being a writer and I think top of both of our lists was that moment when you hold a paperback of your novel for the first time. On Saturday 26… Continue reading Gardens of Inspiration for Victoria Cornwall

Marie Laval – Memories of a Holiday

This week I’m joined by a regular visitor to my blog – Marie Laval. Marie‘s latest book, HAPPY DREAMS AT MERMAID COVE published by Choc Lit on 22 June 2021 looks and sounds such fun. For this blog post she is going to share with us her memories of a very special holiday. Over to… Continue reading Marie Laval – Memories of a Holiday

Three Little Known Facts About Author Bettina Hunt

Someone new to my blog this week as Bettina Hunt author of High Heels on the Beach shares three little known facts about herself. Over to Bettina … Fact 1. I am half Persian and lived in Tehran, the capital of Iran, for the first three years of my life. In fact I only spoke… Continue reading Three Little Known Facts About Author Bettina Hunt

What I Love About My Garden – Anni Rose

So exciting to support author, Anni Rose in the week when she publishes her debut novel Recipe for Mr Right with Choc Lit Publishing! I asked Anni to talk about her garden and it sounds so idyllic that I think I might apply to move in with her family. Thank you so much, Morton, for… Continue reading What I Love About My Garden – Anni Rose

Angela Petch – My Garden In Tuscany

This week I’m joined by Angela Petch who has written a series of books set in Tuscany for Bookouture. Her latest release is The Tuscan House. Angela is talking to us today about her garden in Tuscany which looks absolutely gorgeous. Over to Angela … Our Tuscan garden started from a field. And most of… Continue reading Angela Petch – My Garden In Tuscany

Reviews of Books by Sue Moorcroft, Faith Hogan, Janice Preston and Lisa Hobman

As well as writing books, I also read and review the work of other authors. I thought this week that I would share a few reviews from my recent reads by Sue Moorcroft, Faith Hogan, Janice Preston and Lisa Hobman. Under the Italian Sun by Sue Moorcroft Avon Books UK published 13 May 2021 A sun-baked… Continue reading Reviews of Books by Sue Moorcroft, Faith Hogan, Janice Preston and Lisa Hobman

Lizzie Chantree – What I Love about My Garden

A new visitor to my blog this week as I welcome Lizzie Chantree. A fabulous networker and supporter of both writers and readers, I often find myself in awe of her apparent boundless energy online. Her latest book Shh… It’s Our Secret was out last week. Over to Lizzie … Thank you for the invitation… Continue reading Lizzie Chantree – What I Love about My Garden

What I Love About My Garden – Carol Thomas

This week I’m joined by great friend, Carol Thomas as she tells us what she loves about her garden. Carol and I share the same publisher Choc Lit/Ruby and are both members of the Apricot Plots writer’s group. Her novel, A Summer of Second Chances is now available for Kindle, in paperback and shortly as… Continue reading What I Love About My Garden – Carol Thomas

Some of the Most Difficult Bits to Write!

So, you’ve got your book accepted by a publisher, you’ve been through the edits and maybe thinking the hard work is over! Then your publisher asks for a dedication, acknowledgements and a thank you to readers. I often think that these three things are almost as difficult as writing the novel, especially if like me… Continue reading Some of the Most Difficult Bits to Write!