It’s March and here in Scotland the weather can go either way. Right now my cherry tree is in blossom and I’m considering getting the garden furniture out. But in March 2018, Edinburgh was buried in snow thanks to the ‘beast from the east’....
February newsletter – keeping going in adversity. Last month I bounced in with lots of resolutions and urged you to join me too, right? Well the first obstacle hit me rather hard – a broken leg and knee while skiing in January. Ouch. People tried to cheer...
As avid readers, is there anything better than discovering a new series of books to devour? Crime and thriller books seem to lend themselves particularly well to series, presumably because early on the writer can establish the main character – the professional...
A Happy New Year to you all. This year, I’m all about chucking off the sluggishness of the Covid years to Make Things Happen. And I hope to drag you all along with me. I’m a firm believer that stating your intentions for the year does help, so...
Welcome to my review of books read in 2022. I read over eighty books and it’s always fun to look back over the year and spot trends. I discovered many brilliant UK YA books compared to 2021 when the market seemed dominated by the US. MG writing is also still...
My blog this month is another in the series about crime fiction. This time it’s about unusual narratives, which is more interesting than it sounds! Yes it’s a bit niche, but whether you’re a writer or a reader, I think you’ll enjoy seeing the...