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
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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
A Few Background Facts To The Secrets Of Borteen Bay Box Set
I had mixed feelings about seeing all seven of my published novels in a box set on sale for 99p, but somehow it also brought up a few memories about writing these books which I thought I would share. Book 1 – The Girl on the Beach – My original title for this book was… Continue reading A Few Background Facts To The Secrets Of Borteen Bay Box Set
My Favourite Holiday by Marie Laval
It is lovely to welcome Marie Laval back to my blog to talk about her recent holiday. Marie’s fantastic Saintclair Family novels have just been issued as a trilogy boxset by her publisher Choc Lit / Joffe Books and I have given details of this at the end of the post. But first over to… Continue reading My Favourite Holiday by Marie Laval
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
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
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