This week I’m pleased to welcome Luisa A. Jones to my blog as she shares with us an extract from and some background to her recently released novel Before the Mountain Falls, which was published by Storm Publishing on 19 March 2026. Hi Morton, and thank you for inviting me to your blog today. It’s a pleasure… Continue reading An Extract From “Before The Mountain Falls” by Luisa A. Jones
Tag: fiction
What Made Me A Writer by Morton S. Gray
One of the blog questions I often ask my guests to answer is “What made you a writer?” and I’ve been thinking about this myself whilst I’ve been working on a new project. I was an only child until I was seven when my sister came along. I had seven years of the devoted attention… Continue reading What Made Me A Writer by Morton S. Gray
Extract From The Stolen Sister By Jan Baynham
I’m pleased to feature an extract of the new novel by Jan Baynham on my blog this week. The Stolen Sister was published on 23 February 2026 and Jan is going to tell readers about the book and share an extract. Over to Jan … Thank you for inviting me onto your lovely blog, Morton.… Continue reading Extract From The Stolen Sister By Jan Baynham
#RomFicFeb26 Part Two
I’m blogging this week my amalgamated part two of the #RomFicFeb26 prompts that a lot of brave writers are posting daily! Day 17 – Where Do You Write? I’m lucky to have my own study, but having said that, I can write anywhere. I love writing in cafés, trains and waiting for appointments. I also… Continue reading #RomFicFeb26 Part Two
#RomFicFeb26
Social media appears to be a fact of life these days, but I will admit to a strange relationship with it. I love reading people’s posts, but I’m not good at posting my own or when and how to share the things others put up. I fully intended to take part in the #RomFicFeb26 initiative,… Continue reading #RomFicFeb26
The Cornish Escapes Collection by Angela Britnell
It’s my pleasure to be joined this week by Angela Britnell. Angela has just self published a boxset of novels The Cornish Escapes Collection and she is telling readers more about these in this post. Thank you so much, Morton for the invitation to join you here today. I’ve decided to talk about the place… Continue reading The Cornish Escapes Collection by Angela Britnell
A Little Dog in The Croatian Island Library by Eva Glyn
I always like featuring an author whose latest book I have read and enjoyed and today is one of those times as I welcome Eva Glyn to talk about the dog, Obi in The Croatian Island Library. Over to Eva … As Morton would tell you, I love small dogs. I absolutely adored her beautiful… Continue reading A Little Dog in The Croatian Island Library by Eva Glyn
An Extract From The Arctic Cruise by Caroline James
This week I’m delighted to host an extract of The Arctic Cruise by Caroline James. I was fortunate to be able to read an advance copy of this delightful book and I will post my review at the end of the blog post, but needless to say I loved it! My thanks go to ever… Continue reading An Extract From The Arctic Cruise by Caroline James
Blending My Canadian & British Lives In “The Teacher Evacuees” by Rose Warner
This week I’m joined by Rose Warner, also writing as Jen Gilroy. I have a huge TBR (to be read) pile, but think I’m going to have to add Jen’s new book to it as I love the sound of The Teacher Evacuees. Over to Jen to tell us more … Thank you for hosting… Continue reading Blending My Canadian & British Lives In “The Teacher Evacuees” by Rose Warner
Reflecting On Some Great Reading In 2025 by Morton S. Gray
Here’s hoping you and your families are well in this run up to Christmas. I am aware of the Christmas freneticness starting already – there seems more cars on the road and more people in the towns. I am also aware that it is not aways a happy time for everyone. It is a time… Continue reading Reflecting On Some Great Reading In 2025 by Morton S. Gray