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February 16, 2012
LAUNCH DAY PARTY for The Queen's Secret!
Today sees the launch of my debut historical THE QUEEN'S SECRET, and I am giving away THREE hardback editions of my novel. Here it is, in all its finery:
To celebrate this very special launch, I have come to the party as Elizabeth I in her Rainbow phase. Here I am, looking particularly bright and rainbowish.
We have coffee and delicious cakes this morning, then a selection of cheeky
To celebrate this very special launch, I have come to the party as Elizabeth I in her Rainbow phase. Here I am, looking particularly bright and rainbowish.
We have coffee and delicious cakes this morning, then a selection of cheeky
February 15, 2012
Book Signing at Waterstones, Coventry, this Saturday
Just a reminder that I'll be signing hardback copies of my novel The Queen's Secret this Saturday February 18th at the Coventry branch of Waterstones, in the heart of the city centre, from 11 am to 1pm.
If you're in the area, do drop in and say hello!
And for UK residents only, there's a second 10-book Giveaway on at Goodreads right now for The Queen's Secret, since all ten winners of the last
If you're in the area, do drop in and say hello!
And for UK residents only, there's a second 10-book Giveaway on at Goodreads right now for The Queen's Secret, since all ten winners of the last
February 13, 2012
Ten Copy Giveaway at The Book Bag
Congratulations to all those who won hardback copies of The Queen's Secret last week via the big Goodreads Giveaway organised by Bantam Press.
Now here's a chance for the unlucky ones to try again - and visit a very interesting book site at the same time.
The Book Bag is also hosting a giveaway in the next few weeks. They are giving away another ten copies of The Queen's Secret. Just answer one
Now here's a chance for the unlucky ones to try again - and visit a very interesting book site at the same time.
The Book Bag is also hosting a giveaway in the next few weeks. They are giving away another ten copies of The Queen's Secret. Just answer one
February 10, 2012
Goodreads Giveaway: TEN free copies up for grabs
My thoughtful publisher has arranged a Goodreads Giveaway for The Queen's Secret!
There are no fewer than ten free copies available for some lucky Goodreads members, so please do click over there if you'd like to be in with a chance to win a beautiful hardback copy of this:
Only don't take too long to hit Enter. The Giveaway ends soon.
There are no fewer than ten free copies available for some lucky Goodreads members, so please do click over there if you'd like to be in with a chance to win a beautiful hardback copy of this:
Only don't take too long to hit Enter. The Giveaway ends soon.
February 6, 2012
'The Queen's Secret' makes two Picks of the Month
I'm utterly delighted to find 'The Queen's Secret' has been awarded the Top Pick of the Month spot at Betty Bookmark and also Debut of the Month at the Love Reading site.
It's just fantastic news. As I sit down to write this morning, it makes the still-white world a little warmer to know my debut historical has been singled out as a page-turner. Besides which, I can recommend exploring those
It's just fantastic news. As I sit down to write this morning, it makes the still-white world a little warmer to know my debut historical has been singled out as a page-turner. Besides which, I can recommend exploring those
February 3, 2012
Thank You to the Romantic Novelists Association
I'm utterly delighted to be interviewed on the Romantic Novelists Association blog today.
I first joined the RNA back in the mid-noughties, a little diffidently, not really sure what direction to take as a novelist. Nonetheless I made some excellent friends that year, including the marvellous Katie Fforde, whose advice was to follow my heart and write the kind of fiction that appealed to me as a
I first joined the RNA back in the mid-noughties, a little diffidently, not really sure what direction to take as a novelist. Nonetheless I made some excellent friends that year, including the marvellous Katie Fforde, whose advice was to follow my heart and write the kind of fiction that appealed to me as a
January 27, 2012
Author Talk at Kenilworth Castle, Warwickshire
Kenilworth Castle, Warwickshire. Photograph: J.D. Forrester.
I'm delighted to announce that I shall be giving an author talk and book signing event with refreshments at 'The Stables', Kenilworth Castle, Warwickshire, CV8 1NE, at 7pm on Thursday 1st March.
The talk is free, but if you wish to book a place, tickets are available from Warwick and Kenilworth Books or you can email info@
I'm delighted to announce that I shall be giving an author talk and book signing event with refreshments at 'The Stables', Kenilworth Castle, Warwickshire, CV8 1NE, at 7pm on Thursday 1st March.
The talk is free, but if you wish to book a place, tickets are available from Warwick and Kenilworth Books or you can email info@
January 24, 2012
Bloggers' Brunch at Random House
It was lovely to visit the Random House HQ in London on Saturday and chat with about twenty of the UK's most prominent Young Adult book bloggers about my forthcoming YA paranormal Witchstruck, due out July.
It was just a pity I chose to close my eyes at precisely the wrong moment here. But that will teach me not to exchange silly banter with my fellow authors - John Lucas in the white shirt and
It was just a pity I chose to close my eyes at precisely the wrong moment here. But that will teach me not to exchange silly banter with my fellow authors - John Lucas in the white shirt and
January 19, 2012
Stunning cover for Witchstruck
I am so very proud and excited to be showing everyone this cover for Witchstruck (Random House Children's Books), my Young Adult Tudor paranormal which will be out in July 2012.
It's just stunning. I am so indebted to the very talented design team at RHCB.
I'll just sit here and stare at this for a few days ...
January 16, 2012
Book Signing at Waterstones, Coventry
I am delighted to announce that I shall be signing copies of The Queen's Secret at Waterstones, Coventry branch on Saturday 18th February.
I'll be at Waterstones, Coventry, between 11am and 1pm if you'd like a signed copy of the hardback edition, which will have just launched a few days before that.
I'll be at Waterstones, Coventry, between 11am and 1pm if you'd like a signed copy of the hardback edition, which will have just launched a few days before that.
