This week my blog guest is Anna Normann, actually the pen name of two co-writers – Natalie Normann and Anan Singh, whose novel The Silent Resistance had a paperback edition released last week (19 June 2025). Natalie, one of the pair of writers, is sharing the inspiration behind the novel for my blog readers. Fascinating… Continue reading The Inspiration Behind The Silent Resistance by Anna Normann
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Where Is This Year Going? by Morton S. Gray
Where is the year going? I’m very aware that we are almost halfway through the year. Maybe I’d better review my Christmas present list soon? Talking about presents, my husband has been experimenting with something a little different with his birthday present 3D printer. These earrings are lovely! I’ve been deep into writing up my… Continue reading Where Is This Year Going? by Morton S. Gray
Food In ‘The Santorini Writing Retreat’ by Eva Glyn
Something a little different on my blog today, as Eva Glyn author of The Santorini Writing Retreat joins me to talk about food featured in her book. I’ve also included my own review of this fabulous title at the end of the post. If you are quick, you can get the Kindle edition of this… Continue reading Food In ‘The Santorini Writing Retreat’ by Eva Glyn
An Extract from ‘What We Left Behind’ by Luisa A. Jones
This week I’m treating readers to an extract from Luisa A. Jones’ newly released WW2 novel What We Left Behind. Hi Morton, and thank you for hosting me on your blog today. I’m excited to share an extract from my new book, What We Left Behind, and to tell you more about it. It’s 1st September,… Continue reading An Extract from ‘What We Left Behind’ by Luisa A. Jones
Meet the Main Character of Wild Swimming at Croftwood Lake by Victoria Walker
This week I’m pleased to welcome Victoria Walker back to my blog to tell us more about her main character, Nora Hartford, in her latest book, Wild Swimming at Croftwood Lake which was published on 20 May 2025. Over to Victoria … I’m thrilled to be on Morton’s blog this week! My latest book, Wild… Continue reading Meet the Main Character of Wild Swimming at Croftwood Lake by Victoria Walker
Introducing Author Patricia Williams
I’m introducing a new author to the blog this week – Patricia Williams. Her debut novel The Search for Happiness, a wartime romantic saga was published on 23 April 2025. Patricia told me that the main character of The Search for Happiness is a young woman of twenty called Beth Daly who is in love with Simon Rees.… Continue reading Introducing Author Patricia Williams
An Extract From ‘The House of Lost Whispers’ by Jenni Keer
Blog readers this week have the treat of an extract from Jenni Keer’s new novel The House of Lost Whispers. Published on 27 April 2025 by Boldwood Books this title is attracting lots of high star reviews! Thank you, Morton, for letting me pop by your wonderful blog again. It’s always such a joy to… Continue reading An Extract From ‘The House of Lost Whispers’ by Jenni Keer
Too Many Ideas? by Morton S. Gray
Do I have too many ideas? I was in a reflective mood the other day and so took time out from the social media whirlygig. I love writing and get ideas for stories from everything and everywhere but does that stop my necessary focus on preparing one book for publication? Hmmm …. I have so… Continue reading Too Many Ideas? by Morton S. Gray
About Hunger By S L Rosewarne, Plus An Extract
This week I have a return visit on my blog from Sue Kittow, writing fiction as S L Rosewarne. Not afraid to tackle difficult issues in her fiction, Sue has recently published her latest title Hunger and joins my blog to tell us more and to share an extract. Over to Sue … Hello Morton,… Continue reading About Hunger By S L Rosewarne, Plus An Extract
Having Fun In A Fictional World by Morton S. Gray
I’ve been enjoying myself in a fictional world! I mentioned in a previous blog that I was taking part in a writing challenge run by the RNA (Romantic Novelists’ Association) Cariad group to write 1000 words each day. I have actually surprised myself by rising to this challenge and to consistently meet the target of… Continue reading Having Fun In A Fictional World by Morton S. Gray