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Christmas in October, why not?

What’s that under this reader’s Christmas tree? A stack of Milverton Mysteries! This tree is one of many John puts up around the house every year, saying he embraces Christmas early for the joy of it. And I say why not?!

John Petras shared this photo with me which I have shared here with his permission

If you have any bookish photos to share, please do! And extra bonus points if they include any of my titles. You can fire them through to me via social media or by replying to any of the ema...

On the New Books shelf at the library: Fright on Stage Right

My latest Milverton Mystery, Fright on Stage Right, is in such delightfully despicable company on the New Books shelf at the library! I can’t wait to get stuck into Everyone in This Bank is a Thief, the latest Ernest Cunningham novel from Benjamin Stevenson…

If you want to read these books for yourself but your local library doesn’t already have them on the shelves, be sure to check in with you favourite librarian about buying in a copy or three!

Or, if you want to start investigating ...

Author takeover: Cozy Mystery Lovers Facebook Group

I’ll be running the show for two hours in just two days! Come along and see what mischief we can get up to…

If you’re keen to participate, you can join the Cozy Mystery Lovers / Meg’s Cozy Corner Facebook Group now so you’re ready to go when I’ll be there chatting about my writing, my books, and whatever else you and their 6.9k other members want to hear about!

Cozy Mystery Lovers / Meg’s Cozy Corner Facebook Group

I’ve rounded up a few time zones below for when I’ll be posting th...

Audiobook deal signed for the latest Milverton Mystery

Fright on Stage Right is coming to ears near you very soon!

I’m delighted that Tantor Media are keen to continue adapting the Milverton Mysteries for audio! We don’t have any further details yet on the expected release date or anything like that, but we do know it’s happening. Jump on my mailing list to be sure you don’t miss any updates!

Catch up or revisit Milverton?

The first three Milverton Mysteries are already out on audio so I encourage you to treat your ears to Philip Battle...

Paperback book covers are back to front?

I can’t help thinking that (if only for a moment!) every time I see a paperback book cover design with the back cover copy up first, then the spine, before finally the front cover.

Here’s the design for my latest, Fright on Stage Right:

Zooming in on the back:

And then the front:

P.S. You can see it in action for yourself if you grab a copy…

Buy Fright on Stage RightKindle / ebook

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Also available in Ki...

The Milverton Mysteries in stock at Bruce McKenzie Booksellers

What’s that on the NEW book table? The wonderful team at Bruce McKenzie Booksellers have placed The Milverton Mysteries – including the latest, Fright on Stage Right – amongst such excellent company!

Are you local?

If you’re local, pop into the shop and see for yourself! Or, if you’re further up the road, you can order a copy of the latest book from their website:

Buy Fright on Stage Right from Bruce McKenzie BooksellersOr are you overseas?

For anyone outside Aotearoa New Z...

This weekend: Hawke’s Bay Readers & Writers Festival 2025

I’ve been invited to join an indie author panel at the Hawke’s Bay Readers & Writers Festival where Catherine Robertson will be asking Kate O’Keeffe, James Russell, and G. B. Ralph (me!) what it takes to be a successful indie author. I’d love to see you there!

More information / buy tickets Event detailsFestival: Hawke’s Bay Readers & Writers FestivalPanel: The Most Famous Authors You’ve Never Heard OfWho: Catherine Robertson asks what is takes to be a successful indie a...

Palmy Drag Fest Rainbow Fair and Main Show

Palmy Drag Fest was a hit with events throughout the week bringing in local and international entertainers including Lawrence Chaney (RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Season 2 Winner), Kween Kong (RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars), Lazy Susan (Drag Race Down Under Season 4 Winner), Kita Mean (Drag Race Down Under Season 1 Winner), Gabriella Labucci, The Tiwhas, and many more!

First up for me on Saturday morning was the Palmy Drag Fest Rainbow Fair where I joined over 50 other stallholders featuring L...

Fright on Stage Right paperbacks out now

Behold my book throne!

The result is less “impressive regal seat of power” and more “big red Thinking Chair of Blue’s Clues”… Oh, well! The Fright on Stage Right paperbacks haveth arrived and that’s what counts.

If you or a friend or a book club or your favourite librarian have been holding out to nab print copies, now is your time! You can currently buy from Amazon US, Amazon UK, Amazon CA, Amazon DE, and Amazon AU (NZ) with more retailers coming soon – jump on my mailing list to be n...

Palmy Drag Fest Rainbow Fair 2025

What’s this? We’re back at the Palmy Drag Fest Rainbow Fair, joining over 50 other stalls featuring LGBTQ+ creators, products, and services. I’ll be there selling books (including my latest!), signing books, and chatting with readers.

I’ll be sharing a stall with my friend and fellow author who is often away with the fae – literally, she writes fantasy romance. I am, of course, talking about A.J. Lancaster. We’d love to see you there!

Key detailsPalmy Drag Fest: Rainbow FairWh...