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This week I’m joined by fellow Choc Lit author Christine Stovell as she launches her latest book Moonbeams in a Jar. I asked her some questions:- Where did the ideas for Moonbeams in a Jar come from? The characters for Moonbeams in a Jar first appeared in a Choc Lit Treat, a complete short story readers can… Continue reading Spotlight on Guest Author Christine Stovell

I can’t believe that it’s a whole year since the Romantic Novelists’ Association Summer Party 2017, where I graduated from their New Writer’s Scheme by being a contender in the Joan Hessayon Award. Last Year, Kate Field won with The Magic of Ramblings. The 2018 Summer Party was held in Oxford and it was a… Continue reading Romantic Novelists’ Association Summer Party

This week I’m welcoming Lisa Blake heroine of Carol Thomas‘ The Purrfect Pet Sitter to my blog to have her say. Welcome, Lisa … “What have I done? I’m staring at my mobile phone and the words on the screen, ‘Nate Baker has accepted your friend request’ are staring back at me. Drunken Facebooking! What… Continue reading Character Post by Lisa Blake heroine of Carol Thomas’ The Purrfect Pet Sitter

What a week! My second novel for Choc Lit The Truth Lies Buried was published on 1 May on all e-book platforms. My day started with breakfast with my bestie, Susan Wood. She arrived with a huge bunch of flowers and we were both very excited. I then went on to my regular monthly meeting… Continue reading Review of Publication Week – The Truth Lies Buried

It’s the day before my second novel The Truth Lies Buried published by Choc Lit is launched into the world. I’m excited and in trepidation all at the same time. I thought this might be a good moment to focus on the dedication and acknowledgements included in the book. The Truth Lies Buried is dedicated to… Continue reading It’s Out Tomorrow! – The Truth Lies Buried

Kirsty Ferry is becoming a regular blog visitor. She returns today to answer some questions about the next book in her Hartsford Mystery series for Choc Lit, which is out now – Watch for me by Candlelight. “The stars are aligning and it’s time again …” Working at the Folk Museum in Hartsford village means… Continue reading Return to the Author Spotlight – Kirsty Ferry

I’m joined on my blog this week by Sue McDonagh, whose debut novel Summer at the Art Café is published by Choc Lit on 15 May 2018. I have met Sue at the Romantic Novelists’ Association (RNA) conference and she is a great character. Her route to publication is similar to mine as she was… Continue reading Spotlight on Guest Author Sue McDonagh

Whoo hoo! My debut novel The Girl on the Beach goes paperback on 10 April 2018. This feels so amazing. Thank you to my lovely publisher Choc Lit. You are going to see my name popping up on lots of blogs in the next few weeks, talking about The Girl on the Beach out on 10… Continue reading The Girl on the Beach Goes Paperback

My debut novel The Girl on the Beach has achieved another milestone. Published as an e-book on 27 January 2017, after winning Choc Lit Publishing‘s Search for a Star competition, it has sold steadily and from 10 April 2018 it is available as a paperback! Squee. Thank you to all of my readers who have… Continue reading Another Milestone

This week I am delighted to welcome Caroline James to my blog. Caroline‘s new novel The Best Boomerville Hotel is her first novel for Ruby Fiction, an imprint of Choc Lit Publishing. The book is about the boomer generation and not giving up, learning new things and making the most of life over 50 with… Continue reading Spotlight on Guest Author Caroline James