Category Archives: Journal

Missing Alice

It has been a very cruel week.  We lost our beautiful hen, Minnie, on Monday and then dear old Alice died yesterday.  She’d been ill for some time but had made a recovery and we’d hoped she was going to … Continue reading

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Our beautiful Minnie

We were shocked and saddened yesterday by the death of our beautiful ex-bat hen, Minnie.  It was so sudden and unexpected.  We’d been out for the day and came back to find her dead on the lawn with no sign … Continue reading

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On the promotion trail …

This week, I had the pleasure of a book signing at one of my favourite stores – Jarrold in Norwich.  They had a wonderful display of my books and there were posters up all over the city to promote the … Continue reading

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Two weeks on …

I can’t believe we’ve had our three new hens for two whole weeks.  We let them out last week and there were a few spats with our three old girls with dear Primrose getting the very worst of it. Primrose … Continue reading

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The Runaway Actress

I’m delighted to announce that my new book, The Runaway Actress, is out in the UK today: And there’s a competition where you can win a signed copy together with gifts inspired by the book.  And we’ve even got a … Continue reading

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Introducing The Darling Birds!

The first of April was a very special day.  Not only did it mark publication of the final book in my Austen Addicts Trilogy in the US – Mr Darcy Forever – but we had some new additions to the … Continue reading

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Spring sunshine

We’re into our second week of glorious sunshine here in Suffolk.  It is such a joy to venture out on our walks having discarded the winter coat.  I’ve even had to push my sleeves up my arms on a few … Continue reading

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An hour by the Stour

One of the loveliest things about living in Suffolk is that we’re not far away from Constable Country. Last week, on a truly beautiful spring afternoon, we visited the Dedham Vale which was made famous through Constable’s paintings and, keeping … Continue reading

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Coming very soon…

I’m so excited!  April is fast approaching and that means not one but TWO new books of mine will be hitting the shelves and I can reveal the covers to you here: The Runaway Actress is about a movie star … Continue reading

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Writer Pals and Compassionate Friends

Yesterday, I made my way into London for the first time since swapping the city for the delights of rural Suffolk.  I was a bit anxious that, at the end of my trip, I’d hop on the tube and head … Continue reading

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