I always get nostalgic at this time of the year. I suppose we all do, in a way. Looking back on all that has been. Looking forward to all that lies ahead in the …
A Memory of Violets
Irish Fiction Fortnight – book giveaway!
It's back!! Following it's brilliant debut last year, the fantastic 'Irish Fiction Fortnight' (brainchild of book blogger extraordinaire, Margaret Madden of …
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On never giving up …
Writing is not always easy. Sometimes it can be downright cruel, to be honest. But, there are times when it can be quite magical. Between October and …
Kindle bargains – and getting on with it!
I have been a little quiet recently, but for good reason. After the flurry of excitement and activity during the publication and launch of A Memory of Violets …
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Happy Birthday to THE GIRL!
It is hard to believe that it was just one year ago today when THE GIRL WHO CAME HOME was released as a paperback in the U.S. So much has happened since then …
I Heart Canada
A HUGE thank you to readers in Canada - The Girl Who Came Home and A Memory of Violets are listed at #5 and #6 in the Globe & Mail Historical Fiction …
Competition time!
To celebrate publication of A Memory of Violets, my publishers are running a competition to win a copy of the book and a beautiful traditional flower …
Secret Agents
Last week, a parcel arrived from China. Enclosed, was a beautiful hand-bound leather notebook, on the front of which are the opening words of my novel, A Memory …
WHSmith Fresh Talent selection
If ever I needed an excuse to fly back to England, now I have the perfect one, because A MEMORY OF VIOLETS has been selected as one of twelve titles for the …
Love Your Readers – Romance Festival 2015
I'm thrilled to be participating in the second HarperCollins Romance Festival which runs all weekend, 7/8th February. Follow @RomanceFestival on Twitter for all …
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Talking Violets!
I'd forgotten how hectic and exciting it is promoting a new book! Yesterday, I had great fun talking to several radio hosts in America. In the first one, my cat …
A Memory of Violets Publication Day!
Wow. Here are some words I never thought I would type: today is U.S. publication day for my second novel, A MEMORY OF VIOLETS. I actually can't quite believe …
