Gillian Larkin's Blog, page 5
August 2, 2016
Death At The Spa
My latest Julia Blake mystery has now been published. Look how relaxed Julia looks on the book cover - it doesn't last. It's on sale for 99c for the next few weeks:
In this story, Julia goes on a spa break with her mum. They look forward to relaxing and being pampered. Julia is particularly excited to experience the new chocolate therapy sessions, and her therapist, Erin, assures her it will be a wonderful experience. It is not a wonderful experience as Julia soon discovers a body in the chocolate floatation tank. She is happy to leave the investigation to the police, but her new friend has other ideas.
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In this story, Julia goes on a spa break with her mum. They look forward to relaxing and being pampered. Julia is particularly excited to experience the new chocolate therapy sessions, and her therapist, Erin, assures her it will be a wonderful experience. It is not a wonderful experience as Julia soon discovers a body in the chocolate floatation tank. She is happy to leave the investigation to the police, but her new friend has other ideas.
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June 24, 2016
A Private Murder
The next book in the Storage Ghost Murders has now been released! It will be at 99c for the next few weeks. The book cover has a different design but the familiar characters are still here :
Grace Abrahams can see ghosts. She helps the ghosts of murdered people find justice. In this story, Grace meets the ghost of Brendan O’Leary, a private detective. Brendan was working on a case before he was brutally murdered. Grace investigates and soon discovers that Brendan’s business partner is a suspect.
But someone is watching Grace as she gets deeper into the investigation. Who is this person? And why are they so interested in Brendan O’Leary?
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I recently had a trip to London to look at Imperial College with my daughter. Here are some photos of the day :
The Natural History Museum
The Victoria and Albert Museum :
Original Beatrix Potter Books!
These are letters written by Beatrix Potter to her publisher and friends
The Hay Wain by John Constable - I've only ever seen prints of this before
Inside the cafe at The Victoria and Albert Museum - a little bit of music to go with my coffee and cake
Imperial College - I don't know what's inside this tower
Some fancy houses on the streets of South Kensington
Grace Abrahams can see ghosts. She helps the ghosts of murdered people find justice. In this story, Grace meets the ghost of Brendan O’Leary, a private detective. Brendan was working on a case before he was brutally murdered. Grace investigates and soon discovers that Brendan’s business partner is a suspect.
But someone is watching Grace as she gets deeper into the investigation. Who is this person? And why are they so interested in Brendan O’Leary?
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Barnes and Noble
itunes
Kobo - not yet live
I recently had a trip to London to look at Imperial College with my daughter. Here are some photos of the day :
The Natural History Museum
The Victoria and Albert Museum :
Original Beatrix Potter Books!
These are letters written by Beatrix Potter to her publisher and friends
The Hay Wain by John Constable - I've only ever seen prints of this before
Inside the cafe at The Victoria and Albert Museum - a little bit of music to go with my coffee and cake
Imperial College - I don't know what's inside this tower
Some fancy houses on the streets of South Kensington
May 26, 2016
Knitting and Murder
My new Julia Blake story is now available. It's a longer length one and involves Julia getting involved in Cain's knitting classes. I've put all the details below. The book is 99c for the next few weeks. I hope you like it! I do like that shade of blue on the wallpaper.
In this story, Julia’s colleague, Cain, asks for her help. He’s met a young woman called Kayla at his knitting class. He likes Kayla and wants to know if she feels the same way about him. He can’t tell how Kayla feels and asks Julia to come along to the knitting class to meet her. Everything goes well until a member of the knitting class is found murdered the next morning. It’s not long before Julia discovers Kayla is a murder suspect. She can’t tell Cain this. She has no option but to make discreet investigations into the murder case.
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I went to Cambridge recently to look at universities with my daughter. The town is beautiful and there are old buildings everywhere. Here are some of the photos I took:
Yes, that's a man playing a guitar inside a bin
The American Cemetery - once you go through the gates you're on American soil
St Catharine's Collge founded in 1473
In this story, Julia’s colleague, Cain, asks for her help. He’s met a young woman called Kayla at his knitting class. He likes Kayla and wants to know if she feels the same way about him. He can’t tell how Kayla feels and asks Julia to come along to the knitting class to meet her. Everything goes well until a member of the knitting class is found murdered the next morning. It’s not long before Julia discovers Kayla is a murder suspect. She can’t tell Cain this. She has no option but to make discreet investigations into the murder case.
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I went to Cambridge recently to look at universities with my daughter. The town is beautiful and there are old buildings everywhere. Here are some of the photos I took:
Yes, that's a man playing a guitar inside a bin
The American Cemetery - once you go through the gates you're on American soil
St Catharine's Collge founded in 1473
May 5, 2016
Next 2 Julia Blake Short Cozy Mysteries
My next 2 stories for Julia are now available. I've put all the usual links under the book covers and the books are half price for a while. I hope you like them!
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Amazon USA
Amazon UK
Barnes and Noble - not live yet
Kobo
itunes
This second story was inspired by my visit to the farmers' market in Leeds. I took a few photos while I was there:
Italian cakes - yum
Briggate in Leeds - built in 1207 and made extra wide to allow traders on to it.
Yorkshire pudding wraps
Cake - banana and toffee
More cake - salted caramel
And I finally managed to get a photo of the cheeky heron who's been visiting our gardens around here! The fence panel is about 5 feet high so you can see how big the heron is.
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Amazon USA
Amazon UK
Barnes and Noble - not live yet
Kobo
itunes
This second story was inspired by my visit to the farmers' market in Leeds. I took a few photos while I was there:
Italian cakes - yum
Briggate in Leeds - built in 1207 and made extra wide to allow traders on to it.
Yorkshire pudding wraps
Cake - banana and toffee
More cake - salted caramel
And I finally managed to get a photo of the cheeky heron who's been visiting our gardens around here! The fence panel is about 5 feet high so you can see how big the heron is.
April 18, 2016
Cleckheaton Literature Festival 2016
I've been asked to attend the Cleckheaton Literature Festival again this year. It's a great honour for me and I'm excited about the event.
I'll be there on Saturday 23rd April between 10 and 12. I'll be talking about my self-publishing journey and I'll share what worked for me - and what didn't!
Here's a link to the event.
I'll be there on Saturday 23rd April between 10 and 12. I'll be talking about my self-publishing journey and I'll share what worked for me - and what didn't!
Here's a link to the event.
April 14, 2016
Juli Blake - A Date With Revenge
The next Julia Blake short cozy mystery is now available. This one sees Julia getting involved in the dating scene - but things don't go well for her!
I love the image on this book because it reminds me of a main street in Leeds called The Headrow. It has similar buildings. The tables outside the buildings would be perfect for a date :)
The links are below the front cover. The book is half price for a short while.
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I mention a famous UK store in this story - Marks and Spencer's. They have a special place in my heart because the store originates from a market stall in Leeds Kirkgate Market in 1884. Here's an article about the company with some lovely images - Marks and Spencer
An afternoon tea is also mentioned. I have experienced this one at M & S and here is the photo :
And here are some more I've enjoyed!
Yes - those are crystal chandeliers!
I love the image on this book because it reminds me of a main street in Leeds called The Headrow. It has similar buildings. The tables outside the buildings would be perfect for a date :)
The links are below the front cover. The book is half price for a short while.
Amazon US
Amazon UK
Kobo
itunes
Barnes and Noble
I mention a famous UK store in this story - Marks and Spencer's. They have a special place in my heart because the store originates from a market stall in Leeds Kirkgate Market in 1884. Here's an article about the company with some lovely images - Marks and Spencer
An afternoon tea is also mentioned. I have experienced this one at M & S and here is the photo :
And here are some more I've enjoyed!
Yes - those are crystal chandeliers!
April 5, 2016
A New Julia Blake Short Cozy Mystery
My new Julia Blake story is now available, and it's a short cozy mystery. Even though it's a short story, there's lots going on! In this story, Julia visits her son, Sam, at a university in Edinburgh. Of course, it's not long before she finds a dead body.
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March 2, 2016
Stuntboy Stevie and friends
One of my author friends has written a children's book and I promised to write a post about it. I've read the book and it sends a good message to children about having adventures outside.
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January 25, 2016
My First Audio Book
January 4, 2016
Fuelled By Tea
I had a wonderful Christmas with my family. My eldest daughter promised me the perfect present - and she delivered! Here it is :
It's an extra large cup for my tea! The shape keeps my tea warmer for longer and the big handle and ear make it easy to pick up - perfect. For anyone who's not familiar with this particular monkey, he's from a certain brand of tea. I have other items :
Theses two sit in the corner of my desk when I'm writing. I never talk to them - that would be silly.
I also have a monkey calendar to brighten my day.
You always need a good spoon for your tea - these are perfect.
And this image is stuck on my wall in the room where I do my writing. It makes me smile every time I see it. I may have given away the brand of tea :)
It's an extra large cup for my tea! The shape keeps my tea warmer for longer and the big handle and ear make it easy to pick up - perfect. For anyone who's not familiar with this particular monkey, he's from a certain brand of tea. I have other items :
Theses two sit in the corner of my desk when I'm writing. I never talk to them - that would be silly.
I also have a monkey calendar to brighten my day.
You always need a good spoon for your tea - these are perfect.
And this image is stuck on my wall in the room where I do my writing. It makes me smile every time I see it. I may have given away the brand of tea :)
