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
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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
An Extract from ‘What We Left Behind’ by Luisa A. Jones
This week I’m treating readers to an extract from Luisa A. Jones’ newly released WW2 novel What We Left Behind. Hi Morton, and thank you for hosting me on your blog today. I’m excited to share an extract from my new book, What We Left Behind, and to tell you more about it. It’s 1st September,… Continue reading An Extract from ‘What We Left Behind’ by Luisa A. Jones
Introducing Author Patricia Williams
I’m introducing a new author to the blog this week – Patricia Williams. Her debut novel The Search for Happiness, a wartime romantic saga was published on 23 April 2025. Patricia told me that the main character of The Search for Happiness is a young woman of twenty called Beth Daly who is in love with Simon Rees.… Continue reading Introducing Author Patricia Williams
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
About Hunger By S L Rosewarne, Plus An Extract
This week I have a return visit on my blog from Sue Kittow, writing fiction as S L Rosewarne. Not afraid to tackle difficult issues in her fiction, Sue has recently published her latest title Hunger and joins my blog to tell us more and to share an extract. Over to Sue … Hello Morton,… Continue reading About Hunger By S L Rosewarne, Plus An Extract
Having Fun In A Fictional World by Morton S. Gray
I’ve been enjoying myself in a fictional world! I mentioned in a previous blog that I was taking part in a writing challenge run by the RNA (Romantic Novelists’ Association) Cariad group to write 1000 words each day. I have actually surprised myself by rising to this challenge and to consistently meet the target of… Continue reading Having Fun In A Fictional World by Morton S. Gray
The Colour of My Life by Morton S. Gray
Which colour features most in your life? is one of the questions I’m asking my guest blog authors at the moment. For me, I love lots of colour in my life and not necessarily the same one. I like my house and garden to be colourful, I crochet colourful blankets and I wear lots of… Continue reading The Colour of My Life by Morton S. Gray
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