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#WritersLife

I had a bit of a panic attack this morning when I realised I hadn’t updated my blog for ages. And then another bout of anxiety over what to write. What should a Writers Life blog actually cover? Alex Beecroft pondered that perhaps I could write about managing stress as a writer? But I’m so, … Continue reading "#WritersLife"

it’s always five AM somewhere

I have taken my courage in my hands and committed to something. The #5amWritersClub on twitter is for writers. Who want to get up early and get some words in at the start of the day at five AM. You can probably guess that from the hashtag. I have no chance of doing that at … Continue reading "it’s always five AM somewhere"

ramble

Well that’s February done with, thank goodness. I’m completely over winter. We’ve had a very snowy few days and the children have been off school, confined to barracks. We are all sick of each other. Everyone but me has a cold-cough thing that sounds revolting. And I’m a rubbish nurse,  so I just want to … Continue reading "ramble"

thank you, everyone!

My review tour for Lost in Time ended today and I have just sent out the Amazon eVoucher to the winner of the Rafflecopter draw. Thank you so much to everyone who participated and Dear Winner, I hope you enjoy your spends! This is the first time I’ve done anything like this (obviously, with it … Continue reading "thank you, everyone!"

bucolic

Beware, this is a bucolic, pastoral post, instead of me doing any actual writing of fiction. I usually power-down between Christmas and the New Year and this season has been no different. It’s cold and it’s wet and it’s dark and it’s much nicer to spend my time curled up inside in front of the … Continue reading "bucolic"

Queeromance Ink

This post is a heads-up about Queeromance Ink. It’s an author-driven directory service that lists books by and for queer authors and readers. I’ve been a member for twelve months as an author and they are currently having a drive to make more people aware of what a good resource they are, so this is … Continue reading "Queeromance Ink"

Lost in Time Blog Tour

So, I did a blog tour for Lost in Time and the dates are below. You can win a $10 Amazon gift voucher by entering the rafflecopter draw. (This is the link to the Signal Boost page for the book, and the draw is near the bottom). January 7 – Book Review By Virginia Lee … Continue reading "Lost in Time Blog Tour"

Lost in Time

Lost In Time is now available from  JMS Books and all major booksellers. (Typing that is never going to get old). You can find the right format for your eReader on the Queeromance Ink page, including Kindle, ePub, B&N and Google Play. Lew’s life is pleasantly boring until his friend Mira messes with magic she doesn’t … Continue reading "Lost in Time"

Lost in Time available for pre-order

Lost In Time is now available for pre-order! It will be published by JMS Books on 6th January 2018 and will be available from all major booksellers. (Typing that is never going to get old). You can find the right format for your eReader on the Queeromance Ink page, including Kindle, ePub, B&N and Google Play. … Continue reading "Lost in Time available for pre-order"

The Gate

My 7,500 word freebie short story “The Gate” is now available for download ALL OVER THE PLACE! You can find the right format for your eReader on the Queeromance Ink page, including Kindle, ePub, B&N and Google Play. It’s 1918, and Matty returns home to the family farm from the trenches only to find his … Continue reading "The Gate"