Here I am in Cornwall and, as always, for someone who lives in the Midlands, mesmerised by the sea! I think these photos tell the story, with little need for more words. The last few photos are of Tolcarne Beach Village, and, best of all, the ‘Colonial’ beach bar and restaurant… The pumpkins will tellContinue reading “Tolcarne Beach, Newquay, Cornwall”
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The Beauty of the Sea: East Sussex Coast, England
Today, I share photos of the south coast of England where I’ve just spent four days. Eastbourne, Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters together form one of England’s loveliest coastlines. Enjoy these images. Seagulls, sky, sun, water, pebbly beaches, chalk cliffs and walks to the lighthouse all combine to give you this beauty. Why notContinue reading “The Beauty of the Sea: East Sussex Coast, England”
Book review: ‘Hunter’s Secret’ by Val Penny published by Spellbound Books
I’m pleased to be taking part in the Blog Tour for Val Penny‘s latest Edinburgh crime novel, #5 in her Edinburgh Crime Series, Hunter’s Secret published by Spellbound Books, AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY Val Penny has an Llb degree from the University of Edinburgh and her MSc from Napier University. She has had many jobs including hairdresser, waitress, banker, azalea farmer andContinue reading “Book review: ‘Hunter’s Secret’ by Val Penny published by Spellbound Books”
Book Reviews: ‘We Can’t Breathe’ by Olusola Sophia Anyanwu
Today I’m pleased to bring you my review of ‘We Can’t Breathe‘ by Olusola Sophia Anyanwu. I’ve read a few of Sophia’s books now and she gives us a vivid insight into many aspects of life and experience from within an African point of view. She is herself, besides being an incredibly prolific author, anContinue reading “Book Reviews: ‘We Can’t Breathe’ by Olusola Sophia Anyanwu”
Book Review: ‘St Nicholas Owen: Priest-Hole Maker’ by Tony Reynolds
This past weekend I visited Harvington Hall in Worcestershire – a 14th century house built upon an island and surrounded by a moat both of which can be traced back to the 13th century. A recusant Catholic family lived here so it was a focus for Jesuit priests who had come to Britain during theContinue reading “Book Review: ‘St Nicholas Owen: Priest-Hole Maker’ by Tony Reynolds”
Book Review: The Picture House Murders, historical cozy mystery by Fiona Veitch Smith
Today I’m delighted to bring you my review of the latest historical cosy mystery from Fiona Veitch Smith, set in 1929. Published by Embla Books on 19 August 2023, The Picture House Murders is book 1 in the Miss Clara Vale Mysteries. It’s available now and highly recommended. AUTHOR BIO Fiona Veitch Smith is aContinue reading “Book Review: The Picture House Murders, historical cozy mystery by Fiona Veitch Smith”
Cover Reveal for ‘A-Z of Warwick’ to be released on 15 November 2023 by Amberley
I’m delighted to share the cover design of my forthcoming book A-Z of Warwick, due out on 15 November 2023. In A-Z of Warwick I look at the past, the present and even the future of Warwick! Aethelflaed, daughter of Alfred the Great, built her fortress Waeringwicum on the river Avon in the year 914;Continue reading “Cover Reveal for ‘A-Z of Warwick’ to be released on 15 November 2023 by Amberley”
Book Review: ‘The Girl with the Louding Voice’ by Abi Dare
Today I share my reviews of ‘The Girl With the Louding Voice’ by Abi Dare, published by Sceptre on 5 March 2020. MY REVIEW Initially difficult to get into, because of the broken / pidgin English of the first person narrator Adunni, this story becomes compelling, tragic, and horrific. A 14 year old girl fromContinue reading “Book Review: ‘The Girl with the Louding Voice’ by Abi Dare”
Book Review: Local Killer by Paul Trembling – crime fiction published by Resolute Books
Today I’m pleased to be sharing with you my review of crime novel ‘Local Killer‘ by Paul Trembling. This tale of Alison, Crime Scene Investigator on the trail of a psychopathic killer whom nobody else even knows exists, is compelling. I’ve read Paul Trembling before in this genre, and know how good he is, withContinue reading “Book Review: Local Killer by Paul Trembling – crime fiction published by Resolute Books”
Flowers to Cheer our Spirits – and to send an Author and Artist Out to the Summer Festivals Again August 2023!
Some of the loveliest things can be found hanging over fences and in our gardens (and I don’t mean talkative neighbours!) No, I mean flowers, and so here is an uplifting gallery of them to cheer the spirits. Sometimes, for my weekly blog post, I just include my photos. But don’t forget I also sendContinue reading “Flowers to Cheer our Spirits – and to send an Author and Artist Out to the Summer Festivals Again August 2023!”
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