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January 22, 2025
Mary Fox is back!
My new Mary Fox book is now up on Amazon to pre-order!
The River of Fire is the third adventure for action heroine Mary Fox (think Jack Reacher but 16th century and female 
).
“Mary Fox’s latest adventure takes her to Italy in the company of the dashing Angelo di Luca. With danger at every turn, enemies both old and new, and twist after twist, this starts as a very good story and ends as a gripping read that I couldn’t put down. I loved it.” Elizabeth Ducie, Author.
Pre-order your copy on Amazon
Fleeing England to evade the authorities, Mary Fox knows her reputation for outsmarting death will be tested like never before. Agreeing to help the handsome Angelo di Luca return his family’s stolen jewel may just have been a mistake. But there’s no time for regrets; now it’s all about survival. A determined enemy shadows their every move, seeking murderous revenge.
From misty Dutch canals to treacherous Alpine peaks, through the crowded streets of Milan to the grand palazzos of Florence, Mary finds herself in a deadly game of cat and mouse with her cunning adversary. Each safe house could be a trap, each ally a potential betrayer.
In Florence, Mary gets caught up in a deadly (real life) plot against Duke Alessandro de Medici, and is held a prisoner. Can she escape before the deadline to return the jewel runs out? And will it be her enemy that seals her fate, or an explosive eruption of fiery lava lurking under the Bay of Naples?
In this deadly dance of shadows and fire, has the legendary Mary Fox finally met her match?
Pre-order your copy on Amazon.
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January 17, 2025
The Thursday Book Club – Jan 25
The latest edition of The Thursday Book Club was broadcast on 16th January 2025 at 2pm on Phonic FM. Joining host Jonathan Posner was Jason Mann. Click the names to find out more about them, and use the audio bar below to listen to the full show.
We reviewed Dead in Devon by Stephanie Austin.
We had an interview with Orlando Murrin, author of Knife Skills for Beginners, and the upcoming Murder Below Deck.
The interview was also videoed, so you can watch it by clicking on the thumbnail below.
Our discussion was on: Plotters v Pantsers.
Who favours plotting? Who favours Pantsing?
What does it even mean??
Listen to the show in full here:
https://jonathanposnerauthor.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/TBC-Show-17-16-01-25.mp3The next show is at 2pm on the 20th February 2025.
NEWS
The Passenger Manifest by Rebecca Southgate Williams came out on 10 December 2024. Here’s the blurb: Glimpses into other people’s lives are rarely what they seem – but offered the chance to journey awhile with someone, is it ever possible to figure out who they really are? Step aboard and accompany an array of characters over the course of a year as they travel by train through changing landscapes and seasons, each carrying their own dreams, desires and secrets. Whether travelling to reunions or conferences, visiting family or friends, or even manufacturing their own dangerous liaisons, each has something to hide, and something to prove. Hurtling on to their final destinations, their paths twist and collide, shattering carefully constructed facades to reveal their inner lives and intricate lies. When catastrophe strikes, will anyone emerge unscathed?
If you loved ‘Girl on a Train’ or ‘Sorrow and Bliss’, this could be one for you!
Available on Amazon.
The audiobook of Lizzie Fry’s novel Little Boy Missing launches today (January 16th). It’s a gripping psychological thriller about a little boy who goes missing, and the mum is the main suspect – but she didn’t do it.
Available on Amazon.
The Teignmouth and Dawlish Area Literary and Cultural Society published Write Way Up on the 29th December last year. It’s an anthology of 24 fictional and non-fiction ‘shorts’ penned by members of the writers’ group. They meet monthly to share their writing efforts, prompted by a pre-agreed theme. More information about them can be found on the newly launched TADALACS website tadalacs.co.uk.
Available on Amazon.
Author J T Scott has a new story in her Bumper the Bumblebee and Friends series. It’s called Bessie the Badger and Friends and follows the woodland creatures on an egg hunt with a positive message for children that good things can come even when it all seems broken and bad.
It’s available on Amazon, as both a standard paperback and a colouring activity book.
Kathryn Haydon is giving us advanced warning of a new novel due out in the spring. It’s called Call of the Sandpiper and is a romance set against the glorious backdrop of Woolacombe, North Devon. I’m sure Kathryn will give us more info on this book nearer the launch.
For the writers among you, the next FREE Writing at the Edge webinar is on February 6th. Titled The Art of Dialogue it will cover crafting natural and engaging dialogue that drives the story forward and develops characters.
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December 23, 2024
My Story Long-listed for Award!
Very excited! One of my short stories is in a book that’s up for an award!
Beneath a Midwinter Moon is on the long-list for a 2025 Chanticleer Award. The book is an anthology of short stories by me and my fellow Paper Lantern Writers. My story is a follow-on from The Witchfinder’s Well, telling how one of the key villains from that book comes back to cause more trouble for the heroine and her family at Christmas.
The winners will be announced in the spring – so fingers crossed!
Meanwhile, if you’ve read The Witchfinder’s Well and want more of the story, then download or order a copy of Beneath a Midwinter Moon. Here’s the link.
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December 21, 2024
The Thursday Book Club – Dec 24
The latest edition of The Thursday Book Club was broadcast on 19th December 2024 at 2pm on Phonic FM. Joining host Jonathan Posner was Su Bristow. and Cathie Hartigan. Click the names to find out more about them, and use the audio bar below to listen to the full show.
We reviewed Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan.
Our discussion was on: Creating great characters: How to create multi-dimensional characters that resonate with readers?
The next show is at 2pm on the 16th January 2025.
NEWS 
For All Your Endeavours by David Sharp is a captivating tale of murder in the most unexpected of places. When a ‘bog body’ is discovered in Dartmoor, local archaeologists are thrilled by the unusual find. But when the body is identified as a cold case murder victim, detectives must unravel a murky web of forbidden love and family tragedy as they attempt to uncover the truth.
Available on Amazon.
Carryl Church’s debut novel The Forgotten Life of Connie Harris came out in September published by Joffe books. It’s a dual timeline historical romance set in Tiverton and Exeter in the 1950s and 1990s against the backdrop of cinema.
Available on Amazon.
Lock, Stock and Harold is a new novel by Ebberley Finch. When you decide to change your life, expect the unexpected. . . After a crushing break-up, Noah Wood ends up with no home, no job and no direction. With a wish-list in mind, he moves to the beautiful Devon coast, hoping to rebuild his shattered confidence. Inspired by his uncle, he buys an abandoned pet shop ‘Lock, Stock and Barrel’, only to find an unexpected item in the bagging area – a parrot called Harold. This charming tale is full of captivating characters and humorous moments. Perfect for readers who enjoy Matt Haig, Nick Hornby, Ruth Hogan and Sally Page. Available on Amazon.
[image error]Protected by a forbidding security fence between the moor and the town lies a farm …
The Reporter is a mystery set on Dartmoor. Rachel Francis has worked as a pony trek leader and on a hill farm. She is interested in rural and indigenous cultures and where they overlap.
https://www.long-acre-rfrancis.com/
Here’s an offer that’s a bit off the wall (or off the shelf…). Laura Harrison McBride has a free copy of her cozy mystery Christmas shelf barker novelette to give away to the first person who emails in the correct definition of the term ‘shelf barker’. Email your answer to pu*******@mu************.com. Good luck!
We mentioned last month that Angela Joyce’s first novel The Rydle Year comes out in February. It’s a nostalgic tale set in 1970s Plymouth. Angela has let us know that the book launch party will be on 26 March at Ocean Studios Plymouth. Contact Angela if you want to attend.
Helena Dixon is delighted to announce that Murder at the Beauty Pageant, her cozy mystery where amateur sleuth Kitty Underhay investigates the murder of a contestant at a glamorous beauty pageant, is on the New York Post list of thirteen best cozy mysteries. It’s the twelfth of eighteen Kitty Underhay mysteries, and if the New York Post is any judge, well worth checking out!
Di Castle’s memoir of growing up in the 1950s and 1960s in Harpenden is out now. Red House to Exodus, while set in Hertfordshire, has themes which will resonate with all baby boomers and others.
Available on Amazon.
Sharon Francis’s latest rom com book, A Reason To Be, was released last week and is the third in her Limbo series. Available on Amazon.
The Barmouth Affairs by Vanessa M. Tanner launched earlier this month, and went as high as no. 31 in Women’s Popular Fiction on Amazon. This heartwarming, nostalgic and atmospheric story of life, love, and two women’s search for happiness is set in the 1970s, and is based on true events.
Available on Amazon.
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November 23, 2024
The Thursday Book Club – Nov 24
The latest edition of The Thursday Book Club was broadcast on 21st November 2024 at 2pm on Phonic FM. Joining host Jonathan Posner was Jason Mann. Click the names to find out more about them, and use the audio bar below to listen to the full show.
We reviewed The Winter Guest by W. C. Ryan.
Our discussion was on: What makes a good historical novel??
The next show is at 2pm on the 19th December 2024. We’ll be reviewing Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan. Read along with us and send us your thoughts on the book – either through the Contact page, or via the Facebook page, and we may well read them out on air.
NEWS For All Your Endeavours by David Sharp is a captivating tale of murder in the most unexpected of places. When a ‘bog body’ is discovered in Dartmoor, local archaeologists are thrilled by the unusual find. But when the body is identified as a cold case murder victim, detectives must unravel a murky web of forbidden love and family tragedy as they attempt to uncover the truth.
Carryl Church’s debut novel The Forgotten Life of Connie Harris came out in September published by Joffe books. It’s a dual timeline historical romance set in Tiverton and Exeter in the 1950s and 1990s against the backdrop of cinema.
Jenny Bradley’s book Tidelines, A Year of the Coast, will be published on November 29th by Clevedon Community Press. It’s a collection of poetry and prose about the coast set over a calendar year. Started in lockdown, it aims to share the joy and comfort nature can bring, along with raising awareness of our beautiful, fragile coastline. Jenny says she is passionate about writing and protecting the environment, and this book combines both. Jenny hopes others find beauty and hope in the pictures she paints with words. It will be available from the Clevedon Community Bookshop in North Somerset.
Gary Miles’s new book was published at the end of last month. Called Where The Mind Wanders, it’s a tale of dreamers, druids and queens. It’s available from Amazon and most online retailers in paperback and ebook. It could be the ideal gift for a teenager, or an adult who likes fantasy.
The follow up to the debut novel The Pool by Richard Collis will be released in a month’s time, just in time for Christmas. The new book is called Wolf Mother, and explores themes of motherhood, nature and chaos.
The 20th novel from Terri Nixon comes out on 5th December. It’s the final book in her latest Cornish saga, Pencarrack, and it’s called The Watchers of Pencarrack Moor. It’s set against the 1932 Dartmoor Prison Mutiny. Available on Amazon in eBook and Paperback.
Orlando Murrin’s debut crime novel, Knife Skills For Beginners is a whodunit set in a posh London cookery school. It’s been shortlisted for the Crime Fiction Lovers Debut Award 2024, and it’s decided by public vote. So if anyone has read it and liked it, or just wants to do Orlando a favour, go to www.crimefictionlover.com and vote (takes 15 seconds). We’ll put the link up on the Listen Again page. The book was also shortlisted for the McDermid Debut Award.
Tinsel and Tapas, Paula Rooney’s third travel memoir, came out last week. It’s all about her solo month’s trip around Andalucia, Spain, searching for Christmas. Her children have flown the nest and she says Christmas has lost its sparkle without them. In a bold move, Paula decided to forgo an English Christmas altogether and embarked on a solo adventure to explore the warmth and beauty of Andalusia, Spain. The perfect book for readers searching for a story about reclaiming joy and embracing life’s unexpected turns, this heartfelt memoir will remind you that new beginnings can happen at any age, and that sometimes the best gift we can give ourselves is the courage to change.
James Lee’s 2nd book will be out in December. It’s called Sleeping in the Ditch with Slobodan Milosevic. James says he’s bringing peace to the Former Yugoslavia with diesel, gas, plastic cutlery and booze. For James, 1996 was the time of his first tour of the Balkans, capturing the surreal situations in which he often found himself, where the line between the absurd and the tragic was constantly blurred. It’s a tribute to all who took part in encouraging peace in the Balkans after one of modern Europe’s darkest periods. James’s first book Licking The Taliban’s Flip-Flop, is on Amazon, so it’s fairly safe to assume this one will be as well.
Clive Donovan’s third book of poetry Movement of People is available in all good book shops or from the publishers, Dempsey & Windle. According to their website, it’s an ambitious portrayal of the world — as seen in a timeless mirror — of its problems and betrayals. The causes and effects of mass-migrations, climate change, war, genocide and man’s inhumanity to man are explored in striking, powerful poems. Clive Donovan’s uncompromising vision is tempered by his wry sense of humour — a virtuoso writer, he confidently ranges through time and place to present vivid evidence for his principles, always thought-provoking, never didactic.
Project Deadhead by local author Bob Fairbrother has just been launched, and he says he’s currently busy on the road promoting. This dystopian near future thriller features DCI MacGillivray solving murders as the UK economy teeters on the edge of collapse, heralding a bleak era of lawlessness. Available on Amazon.
Helena Dixon’s new book, Murder in New York releases November 25th. Available in kindle, paperback and audio and free to read on kindle unlimited. It’s Kitty Underhay’s 18th mystery, and it’s set in 1936 in – you guessed it – New York. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, T.E. Kinsey or Lee Strauss, who will adore this utterly charming murder mystery. The perfect treat for cozy crime fans!
Alison Simpson is an author in Torbay who has recently switched genres from romance to cosy murder/mystery. The first in her new series, featuring super-sleuthing twins Kitty and Nora Markham in 1930s Torquay – is called Murder under the Rock. It’s due for publication in April 2025. Pre-readers are invited to sign up to Alison’s newsletter to get lots of interesting bookish news, competitions, free chapters and exclusive access. Sign up at www.alisimpson.co.uk.
Laura Harrison McBride is an ex-journalist who has now retired after 45 years and has turned her hand to poetry. She has several books of poetry on Amazon, such as Time on a Greased Toboggan: Fear, hope and the whole enchilada. Her next volume of poems comes out in the early spring.
Talking of poetry, Songs from a Tone-Deaf Minstrel is coming out on November 26th, from author Jane Jago. This collection of poems, from love songs to limericks, is available to pre-order on Amazon.
Debut author Angela Joyce’s first novel The Rydle Year comes out in February. It’s a nostalgic tale set in 1970s Plymouth.
The Barmouth Affairs by Vanessa M. Tanner is available to pre-order on Amazon. This is a heartwarming, nostalgic and atmospheric story of life, love, and two women’s search for happiness. It’s also set in the 1970s, and is based on true events.
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October 20, 2024
Tudor era play – review
I went to the Northcott Theatre in Exeter this weekend, to see the world premiere of a play called The Commotion Time. It’s set in Poundstock in North Cornwall in my favourite Tudor period, and although the action of the play takes place in the hamlet, there is a strong influence from Exeter as the administrative centre for the region.
“It’s February 1547, soon after the death of Henry VIII. On the Cornwall/Devon border, the people of Poundstock are looking forward to completing their biggest ever community project: the Gildhouse, a state-of-the-art building for brewing, fundraising and feasting. But there are dangerous clouds on the horizon as the authorities in Exeter force through an array of reforms set to drive division into the heart of the community.
As bellies empty, society fractures and the Gildhouse’s key is taken away, the people take action in the only way left to them; marching to Exeter in their thousands to challenge the king and finally be heard.”
Quote taken from the Northcott Theatre website.
The production featured seven professional actors, and a massive cast of local amateurs.
The professionals were excellent, and the local cast also performed well, making all the right moves and mutterings as and when required, but it was their singing that really stood out – uplifting and beautiful. The story was well told, and generally easy to follow, although I would have preferred if the writer hadn’t tried to be so accurate to the language of the day. It’s a point I have made myself in other posts – if you try to be too accurate in historical language, it can make the listener (or in my case, the reader) sometimes struggle to understand what is being said. Here, the consistent use of the word ‘us’ instead of ‘we’ became a tad irksome (although I did spot some uses of ‘we’ creeping in occasionally – I couldn’t decide if it was deliberate or an oversight…)
Apart from the occasional anachronistic costume faux-pas, I really enjoyed being immersed in the Tudor world for a few hours. One of the main themes of the piece was the upheaval for the ordinary people caused by the religious changes from Catholic to Protestant – also something I have blogged about. It’s hard to underestimate how disruptive it must have been for them, and the play brought this out well. No wonder they marched on Exeter, in a (doomed) attempt to reverse the changes.
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Cosy crime series set in Devon
I was delighted to attend an interview and reading by Devon author Stephanie Austin at the weekend.
The venue was ideal – the atmospheric Old Exeter Inn in the ancient stannary town of Ashburton, which dates back to the 12th century (the Inn, not Ashburton, – which I am assuming is older). Apparently the Old Exeter was where Sir Walter Raleigh was arrested on 19 July 1603.
Stephanie introduced us to her work – a series of compelling cosy mysteries set in and around Ashburton, featuring amateur sleuth Juno Browne.
Stephanie’s books are published by Allison & Busby, and sound excellent. I already have my nose buried in her first book, Dead in Devon.
Stephanie’s books are available on Amazon – put this code into your Amazon search bar: B07MTSDFJG.
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Firebrand movie; worth the wait?
It took a while but I finally got to see Firebrand, the movie about Katherine Parr; sixth wife of Henry VIII.
Overall I enjoyed it. But did it live up to my expectations? Yes and no.
The bad:
• Too many clichés
– Bunch of Tudors riding across a modern-looking open field
– Revellers performing and dancing in front of bored king on throne
– Tudor court = political intrigue
• Too much messing about with known history – and missing out on the real dramatic scene of how Katherine managed to turn Henry back onto her side, and how he then gave Gardner his come-uppance (a scene I was waiting for and never got). Instead we got two ‘unhistorical’ plot devices – neither of which actually happened (I won’t spoil it for you by saying what they were. You’ll know…)
• Poor editing – it was as if the editor got bored with a scene and cut away just as something interesting was about to happen
• What happened to the Thomas Seymour relationship? He was the love of her life; here they just seem to be quite good friends
– I wasn’t sure about the girl playing Princess Mary – given how well Elizabeth was cast, I felt Mary looked nothing her portraits.
But there was also much to like:
• Casting and acting was good
– Particularly Jude Law, very believable as the vile king with the stinky leg, and playing very much against type
– Alicia Vikander was good, but a bit vanilla at times – she could have played Katherine as a bit more forceful
– The girl playing Elizabeth looked exactly as one would expect the young Elizabeth to look
– Erin Doherty as Anne Askew was very good – she does a good line in strong, quirky women (she was Princess Anne in The Crown)
– They made a brave attempt at the weird beards we see in the portraits (particularly the Seymour brothers), although they could have been applied a bit more realistically
• The atmosphere and lighting felt period-correct – not over-lit
• The stinky leg was well played – apparently the king could be smelled from half way across a large building.
Probably not one to buy on DVD but to watch occasionally on streaming or terrestrial if it comes on in future.
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Dartmouth Book Festival
Keith Rossiter and Jonathan Posner of Writing at the Edge gave a Creative Writing Workshop at the Dartmouth Book Festival (September 2024).
L to R: Keith Rossiter, Jonathan Posner
The workshop introduced eleven new writers to the craft of creative writing, and over the two hour session, they worked in small teams to write a short story. Prompts were given to help them craft each part of the story during fifteen minute writing sprints, followed by progress reviews and feedback.
Keith and Jonathan are both published authors, and as part of Writing at the Edge, they are keen to help new writers learn the skills of writing.
Writing at the Edge is a collective of authors, journalists and marketing professionals who have built up knowledge and experience of publishing over their writing careers. The aim of the collective is to share this learning and help other authors. It means pushing authors to the edge – and beyond – challenging them to become the best they can be at their craft. So whether you plan to query or to self-publish, Writing at the Edge aims to be an invaluable help and support in your writing journey.
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September 20, 2024
The Thursday Book Club – Sep 24
The latest edition of The Thursday Book Club was broadcast on 19th September 2024 at 2pm on Phonic FM. Joining host Jonathan Posner was Su Bristow and Cathie Hartigan. Click the names to find out more about them, and use the audio bar below to listen to the full show.
We reviewed The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams.
Our discussion was on Is it ever OK to change history in a historical novel?
The next show is at 2pm on the 17th October. We’ll be reviewing Sewing Sequins On My Straight Jacket by Sharon Cook. Read along with us and send us your thoughts on the book – either through the Contact page, or via the Facebook page, and we may well read them out on air.
NEWSIn the News section, we announced books by local authors and local news:
Kate Kelly has just released a dark fantasy, called Dragons of Dunmoray . According to the blurb Dragons have always been part of our world – from the cloud dragons of the storm to the fire dragons of an erupting volcano – only most of us cannot see them. Alba MacGregor can see the dragons. She thinks she is alone in this, or that maybe they are all in her head. But when she meets Al she realises, not only that the dragons are real, but that there are others like her, spread across the world. The dragons are stirring. There’s a war coming. A war that has been ongoing for millennia. Only Alba can break this cycle, but to do so she must first defeat a foe much closer to home and far more human. Available on Amazon.Cheryl Dummer says her first book, originally published last November, is now on Prime reading and is shooting up the rankings! It’s called I’m no Shakespeare: Walking the South West Coast Path , and is the unlikely but perfectly true story of how a nosey menopausal linguist threw away her pills, pulled on a backpack, and accidentally wrote a best seller. She walked for 630 miles, with her life on her back, her heart on her sleeve, and a wickedly sharpened pencil behind her ear.
Denise Smith’s second crime novel Never Let Her Go , part of a series set in Lincolnshire (though she says she is based in Devon now!) will be released on Amazon on 1st October. The first in the series, Never Forget, Never Forgive is already available.
Eclipse is an anthology of short stories and flash fiction, set mainly in the West Country. It’s a collaboration between local authors Anne Thomson, Tony Rea and John McKenna, and is available online and at The Ivybridge Bookshop. The official launch is on Thursday 10th October at 5:30pm at The Ivybridge Bookshop and kicks off the third South Hams Literary Festival.
Talking of the South Hams Literary Festival , it runs from 10th to 13th October, in Ivybridge. There’s lots of events for adults and children to enjoy, and for both readers and writers. These include a Meet the Authors event at the bookshop, a fancy dress competition and a Brian the Bear Children’s Event with Mark Blackburn, who’ll also be doing the author advice session (which Jonathan will be at too). There’s a book fair, plus a writing workshop being run by our regular guests on this programme, Keith Rossiter and Jason Mann. There’s lots more – you can see the full programme at southhamsauthors.co.uk. Tickets are at ivybridgewatermark.co.uk.
Acclaimed author and Britain’s foremost folklore expert, Mark Norman, is launching his book at Dartington on September 28th. It’s called, Zoinks! The Spooky Folklore behind Scooby-Doo , and Mark will be taking us on a guided tour through the myths and legends that the show’s writers have drawn on to deliver the wealth of memorable villains we’ve seen over the years. Don’t miss this very special event, and learn about how real-world folklore has influenced the show’s portrayals of ghosts, witches, monsters, and more. Go to dartington.org and click on What’s On, then Talks and Tours. The event will be followed by a book signing.
Staying on the subject of festivals, here’s a heads-up for the Blandford Literary Festival , coming in mid-November. There’s info at blandfordliteraryfestival.co.uk, but I’m sure we’ll be saying more about it in next month’s show.
Murder in the Countryside by Helena Dixon is set in Stoke Gabriel and was released on September 4th. It’s book 17 of the Miss Underhay cozy mystery series, and it’s available on Amazon, as well as the Ivybridge bookshop, who have signed copies of all of the Miss Underhay series.
Lily Style’s new biography of George Matcham, dubbed the most unsettled man alive, came out in July. George Matcham was born in East India controlled Bombay, and undertook three epic overland treks between Asia and England before marrying the favourite sister of the not yet famous Horatio Nelson. Intimate details about George’s life have been preserved because of his close relationship with Nelson and his famous paramour Emma Hamilton, whose rise and fall he observed first-hand. The book is called A Most Unsettled Man: A Biography – the Triumphs and Travails of George Matcham and is available on Amazon. It provides an unprecedented glimpse into the private life of a modest 18th century English gentleman, as well retelling the enduring love story of Nelson and Emma from an entirely new perspective.
Then Time Stands Still by Mary Georgina de Grey is set around Zaragoza in northern Spain. English archaeologist Dr. Amancia Harding has looked after her family for five years. Now it’s time to take care of herself, and leading a team on a dig in Spain is the perfect way to propel her career forward. Her good intentions are threatened when she meets vineyard owner Max Serrano. The book was published yesterday and can be ordered on Amazon.
We mentioned this last month, but wanted to raise it again. A new resource for writers is being launched called Writing at the Edge . It’s a collective of authors, journalists and marketing professionals who have built up knowledge and experience of publishing over their writing careers. The aim of the collective is to share this learning and help other authors. It means pushing authors to the edge – and beyond – challenging them to become the best they can be at their craft. So whether you plan to query or to self-publish, Writing at the Edge aims to be an invaluable help and support in your writing journey. There will be a series of FREE webinars, starting on October 3rd with ‘Pitch Perfect’ A great pitch is essential for a novel. How do you craft a compelling message that will sell your story? How do you pitch your new novel – to agents, to publishers – and of course – to readers? It’s on Thursday 3 Oct 2024 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM BST. The booking link is here.
Elizabeth Ducie’s new thriller Retribution! came out on 1st September. Fourth in the Jones Sisters thrillers, it starts out in Devon but travels all over the world, with cameo appearances from some of the main players in the rest of the series. Available on Amazon. More info at http://elizabethducieauthor.co.uk.
Fresh Fiction TRAVEL is a short story show which takes place on September 27th. Writers, Liz Delo, Lara Dagnell, Helen Frances, Pippa Marriott, Stuart Nuttall, Paul Toolan, Grace Palmer and Helen Williams are taking part. It’s at the David Hall in South Petherton, and tickets are at www.thedavidhall.com. More info at www.novelnights.co.uk.
Here’s one we missed on the show: Reason and Rebellion is a book on women’s fight for the vote in Devon – written by Pamela Vass. It will be out this autumn. Do you have any anecdotes about suffragettes locally? Pamela would love to hear them. More at www.boundstonebooks.co.uk
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