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Ellie Thomas: Spice of Life

Today Ellie is dropping in to talk about some of the research behind her new historical romance. She’s a regular visitor and you can catch up with her always-interesting past posts here! Thank you so much again, Ally, for having me as your guest today! (Ally: You’re welcome, Ellie!) I’m Ellie Thomas, and I write … Continue reading "Ellie Thomas: Spice of Life"

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#TheWeekThatWas

Right then…it’s been a while and this is a bit of a rambling personal post to get myself back in to the swing of things. I stopped blogging over Christmas because I thought I’d have a break—things were a bit tough with the kids and my mental health wasn’t great. And then…my mental health still … Continue reading "#TheWeekThatWas"

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Secrets on a Train – Nell Iris

Hi everyone, hi Ally and thanks for inviting me over. You’re always so kind and generous. ❤️ (Ally: BLUSHES) Today, I’m here to talk about my newest release, Secrets on a Train. A few months ago, JM Snyder of JMS Books was writing with Ofelia Gränd, Ally, and me in the morning office, and she … Continue reading "Secrets on a Train – Nell Iris"

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Skye Kilaen: If I were a Weapon

Let’s welcome Skye Kilaen today, with a whole lot of amazing short stories for you to investigate. I’ve read some of these… An Offering of Plums is particularly striking… but a load are new-to-me and I am having to have some fun investigating. Welcome, Skye! Sometimes I want to read something I can be done … Continue reading "Skye Kilaen: If I were a Weapon"

Eight Acts: when does history begin?

So I’ve been round and about trying to bring Eight Acts to the attention of a few more potential readers this week. It came out in March 2021 and I really didn’t do much to launch it, so it’s sat there quietly and people haven’t really known it exists. It’s a companion novella to Taking … Continue reading "Eight Acts: when does history begin?"

Interview: Shannon O’Connor

Today we welcome Shannon O’Connor to the blog to answer intrusive questions and tell us all about her upcoming books. Welcome, Shannon! Firstly, what brings you here today? For fun! And also a new book release/ series cover reveal. What started you writing? I honestly don’t remember a time when I wasn’t writing, even when … Continue reading "Interview: Shannon O’Connor"

The Flowers of Time: Travelling in the Himalayas in 1780

I’ve been revisiting The Flowers of Time over the last week or so because I’m thinking about writing a companion novel. One of my betas described the book as ‘an eighteenth century road trip’ and that’s a good description of quite a large chunk of it. Jones, Edie and their companions travel over the Himalayas … Continue reading "The Flowers of Time: Travelling in the Himalayas in 1780"

New year, new stories

I’m not usually the sort of person who celebrates New Year’s Eve and this year it was a bit peculiar anyway, because Mr AL spent it in a hotel near the airport so he could collect Talking Child from her Big American Adventure. I had an early night and woke up to find TC’s flight … Continue reading "New year, new stories"

Ellie Thomas: A Midwinter Night’s Magic and a Midsummer Night’s Dream

This week Ellie is here to talk about her new release, A Midwinter Night’s Magic! Thank you so much, Ally, for having me as your guest today! I’m Ellie Thomas, and I write Historical Gay Romance. In this blog, I’ll be chatting about A Midwinter Night’s Magic, my story for JMS Books’ Christmas submissions call. … Continue reading "Ellie Thomas: A Midwinter Night’s Magic and a Midsummer Night’s Dream"

Nell Iris: Santa in Sweden

Today I have a post from my friend Nell Iris for you–and I need to apologise to both Nell and you, because it should have gone up yesterday and I forgot. Nell Iris, everyone…with The Santa Emergency. Merry Christmas to everyone who celebrates, and happy random day in December for everyone else. A huge thanks … Continue reading "Nell Iris: Santa in Sweden"