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The last week or so I've managed to read two really good books. One historical, one contemporary.The historical - The Wild Hunt by Elizabeth Chadwick, and anyone who knows me, knows Ms Chadwick is a favourite of mine. I actually bought this book years ago, but soon afterwards learnt that it had a sequel, and until I buy the sequels I never read the first book, because there is nothing more frustrating than reading a good book and not being able to find the sequel. Anyway, the orginal The...

Next month I'm part of a bridal party for my dear friend, Bernie, and yesterday we had final alterations on the bridemaids' dresses. I'm extremely happy for Bernie to be getting married for the first time in her 40s, but I never dreamed I'd be a bridesmaid in my late thirties! I thought my days of being a bridesmaid were over, after all, I've done it 5 times all ready. I think though, this one will be the most enjoyable - older, wiser and all that.
To get to Bernie's house I had to drive down...

Sorry, but this last week or more has been nothing but mentions of my romantic comedy release, Hooked On You, but, well, when one of my books becomes available I just have to shout it from the rooftops to celebrate! I'm sure you understand.
Not only that, but I'm not rolling in money, so every bit of promotion I can do to get a copy sold is well...a necessity I'm afraid. Again, I'm sure you understand. :o)

Anyway, here's some more news about HOY. (Got to milk it for all it's worth while I can, ...

As mentioned on my previous post, my romantic comedy, Hooked On You, is my latest release and I found out that it is now online at various bookstores including Amazon UK http://tinyurl.com/ygx482z and Amazon USA http://tinyurl.com/ye2nkz3

My romantic comedy novel, Hooked On You, is now on the publisher's coming soon webpage!
http://www.thewildrosepress.com/hooked-on-you-p-3881.html
The actual release date is February 5th. I'm really excited that this story - about Katie falling in love with her boss - will soon be available for readers to purchase in either digital or paperback.
I'll have more details shortly.
Blurb
Katie Edwards is 28, single, and living the life--or so she thinks. After leaving a groping boss, who enjoyed...

Over the Christmas and New Year break I managed to read two books (actually my eldest son's books), both were autobiographies, both are about men who made their mark in their respective careers and both English.

As a first generation Aussie from British parents I feel at home in both countries and feel both Australian and English. Therefore, I watch and read a lot of TV shows, movies and books from England, despite living in Australia.
For very different reasons I enjoyed both these...

Wishing everyone a wonderful New Year!
I hope that this year is fantastic as 2009 wasn't as good as I had hoped.
This time last year I received an email from my agent saying they were closing down after the death of the principal agent. So the start of 2009 was already dismal and writing wise didn't improve really.
This year I'd like, instead, an email from an agent accepting me!
I'd also like a year with no family drama, no trips to the hospital or dentist or anyone with the word Doctor in their...

Here in Australia the Christmas rush is over and the presents unwrapped and all the food eaten. It's late Christmas night and I just rang my brother Michael and his family in England to wish them a happy Christmas.
I thought I would wish everyone who drops by this blog a most splendid Christmas too and a very happy, safe and enjoybale 2010! <p align="left">Me and my kids on Christmas day (several hours ago) Jack, Josh and Ellie. Hubby Mark is taking the photo.</p><p align="left"> </p>

Kitty McKenzie - historical mainstream.
Blurb York, Yorkshire. 1864
Suddenly left as the head of the family, Kitty McKenzie must find her inner strength to keep her family together against the odds. Evicted from their resplendent home in the fashionable part of York after her parents' deaths, Kitty must fight the legacy of bankruptcy and homelessness to secure a home for her and her siblings. Through sheer willpower and determination she grabs opportunities with both hands from working on a...

A couple of weeks ago, I received a phone call from Helen who works at my local library. She asked if I would like to be spotlighted on the library's website as a library friend. I said sure.
It felt a good thing to do, as I use my local library all the time and the staff are truly lovely and have been supportive of me and my books in the past.
All I had to do was tell them what I'm reading or have recently finished reading. Too easy.
Click on the link to check out their website.