This week I welcome Susie Sharp to my blog. Her debut novel Time for Tuscany was published on 5 September 2025. When I send authors my standard guidelines to write a blog post for me I never quite know what I am going to get by return, but Susie has sent a delightful post and… Continue reading Finding Calm In A Busy World by Susie Sharp
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What Made Me A Writer by Ella Matthews
This week author Ella Matthews joins my blog to tell readers what made her into a writer. This month sees the release of two of Ella’s books, The Governess’ Unlikely Suitor independently published on 10 October 2025 and The Disgraced Knight’s Redemption published by Harlequin Historical Mills & Boon on 23 October 2025, which takes Ella… Continue reading What Made Me A Writer by Ella Matthews
An Extract From “Magpie” by Georgia Hill
Delighted to welcome Georgia Hill back to my blog to introduce us to one of the new novels she is publishing this year! Magpie is released on 9 September 2025 and Georgia is treating us to an extract … Thank you to Morton for having me on as guest again. Morton is always incredibly supportive… Continue reading An Extract From “Magpie” by Georgia Hill
The Mind of a Writer by Morton S. Gray
It’s my birthday week and I find these milestones cause me to reflect and assess where I am at the time. I even found my thoughts straying to preparations for Christmas this week … no!!!! I’m still working my way through my family history files and writing up the details into hopefully a useful, readable… Continue reading The Mind of a Writer by Morton S. Gray
Things We Need To Say by Linda Middleton
It is lovely to welcome Linda Middleton to my blog this week. Linda attended the Summer Fling event in Birmingham I blogged about last week and it was lovely to have a short conversation in the busy schedule for the day. Linda is going to tell readers about her writing journey and about her new… Continue reading Things We Need To Say by Linda Middleton
Refilling The Creative Well
I don’t think you can underestimate how being with like-minded people can lift your mood and increase your motivation! I spent Saturday in Birmingham at a writer’s event and although it was absolutely exhausting it was also very inspirational. The RNA (Romantic Novelists’ Association) Summer Fling had a packed programme of speakers and in the… Continue reading Refilling The Creative Well
Too Hot and Developing Hooks by Morton S. Gray
It’s been far too hot for me over the last few weeks. I find that my brain doesn’t function properly over about 22 degrees and if you add lack of sleep as well, I am not getting much done at all, which is very frustrating. I’ve been having some lovely guest authors featuring their books… Continue reading Too Hot and Developing Hooks by Morton S. Gray
An Excerpt From The Cruise Club By Caroline James
This week I’m delighted to welcome Caroline James back to my blog to share an extract from her latest novel The Cruise Club. I have read and enjoyed the book so I will share my own review at the bottom of the post. Over to Caroline … Huge thanks to Morton for inviting me to… Continue reading An Excerpt From The Cruise Club By Caroline James
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
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