I’m delighted to be part of Val Penny’s blog tour for ‘Hunter’s Christmas and other stories’, the latest addition to her Edinburgh crime series. I’m a keen follower of Hunter’s team as they investigate the activities of the Edinburgh criminal fraternity, having read all the books in the series so far. Who knew that beautiful,Continue reading “Blog Tour for Val Penny’s New Book: ‘Hunter’s Christmas and Other Stories’”
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A Visit to the Newly-Reopened Lord Leycester Hospital in Warwick December 2023
Lord Leycester Hospital is one of the town of Warwick‘s great medieval treasures, formerly a home for the Brethren (injured military heroes of Queen Elizabeth I‘s wars), and the pride and joy of Sir Robert Dudley, Earl of Leycester, from 1571, the time when he first took it over to please Elizabeth. It is nowContinue reading “A Visit to the Newly-Reopened Lord Leycester Hospital in Warwick December 2023”
Book Launch for ‘A-Z of Warwick’ by SC Skillman pub Amberley
I enjoyed my book launch event at Warwick Visitor Centre on Saturday, 25 November 2023. Thank you to the Warwick Visitor Centre staff for making space for us next to the new Guy of Warwick exhibition (which was fascinating). Thank you too to fellow author Fran Hill, whose very funny and highly acclaimed novel, ‘CuckooContinue reading “Book Launch for ‘A-Z of Warwick’ by SC Skillman pub Amberley”
My new book ‘A-Z of Warwick’ is out now from Amberley
I’m delighted to announce that my new book ‘A-Z of Warwick‘ is now available online and in all bookshops. This completes my trilogy of Warwickshire books – ‘Paranormal Warwickshire‘, ‘Illustrated Tales of Warwickshire’ and now ‘A-Z of Warwick’. As with all my Warwickshire books, William Shakespeare has something to say, at the head of everyContinue reading “My new book ‘A-Z of Warwick’ is out now from Amberley”
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”
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: 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”
Book Review: ‘How the Irish Saved Civilization’ by Thomas Cahill
How the Irish Saved Civilization by Thomas Cahill has the subtitle: ‘The Untold Story of Ireland’s Heroic Role from the Fall of Rome to the Rise of Medieval Europe.’ I loved the title of this book and was led to read it after I visited Tintagel; the Roman remains and exhibition at St Albans; andContinue reading “Book Review: ‘How the Irish Saved Civilization’ by Thomas Cahill”
Book Reviews: ‘A Great Deal of Ingenuity’ by Ruth Leigh, published by Resolute Books 16 July 2023
Today I am pleased to share with you my review of the new book by Ruth Leigh, A Great Deal of Ingenuity. I first wrote about Ruth’s book in my blog post here. BLURB The pages of Pride and Prejudice sparkle with household names. Proud Darcyand prejudiced Elizabeth, book-loving Mr Bennet, the snobbish Bingley sisters,predatoryContinue reading “Book Reviews: ‘A Great Deal of Ingenuity’ by Ruth Leigh, published by Resolute Books 16 July 2023”
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