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
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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
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
The Artist’s Way
I’ve not been blogging for couple of weeks, mainly due to the effects of a horrible virus kindly donated by our grandson! I have not felt like spending time on my laptop as I’ve had a fuzzy head and sore eyes. In my last published blog, I promised to talk about some books that have helped… Continue reading The Artist’s Way
Easter Wishes
Hoping that my blog readers had a lovely Easter weekend! I love putting up Easter decorations and this year had some new additions to my Easter tree and also crocheted flowers for an Easter door wreath. It was lovely to see family too. I had quite a strange week last week with the reappearance of… Continue reading Easter Wishes
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
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
Food in The Lost Garden by Angela Petch
This week I’m joined by Angela Petch whose latest novel The Lost Garden was published by Bookouture on 11 September 2025. Angela is going to tell readers more about the food featured in the book and if you buy this novel there are recipes at the back of the book to enjoy too… Most people… Continue reading Food in The Lost Garden by Angela Petch
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