Last week, we welcomed four gorgeous new ex-commercial hens to Mulberry Cottage where they’ll have a happy retirement after their stressful factory lives. Named after characters from Miss Read’s Thrush Green novels, they are: Winnie, Ella, Agnes and Violet and … Continue reading →
Last week, I was interviewed by the East Anglian Daily Times and, today, the photographer came to Mulberry Cottage to take some photos. Roy also used the opportunity to get his camera out and the hens got in on the … Continue reading →
We are having a lovely spring here in Suffolk and have been spending plenty of time outside – with the hens… with friends at a woodland BBQ… with evening walks to beautiful places… and just pottering around the garden admiring … Continue reading →
When I was living in the London suburbs, I would spend many hours dreaming of a life in the country and one of the things that kept me sane was Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s River Cottage series. So imagine my intense joy … Continue reading →
It’s spring and that means I have a brand new book for you! A Year at Mulberry Cottage follows our adventures in rural Suffolk throughout a whole calendar year from rescuing more ex-battery hens to entering our first village show. … Continue reading →
I’m delighted to share the new cover of my novel, A Summer to Remember, which will be published in June. Isn’t it lovely? And it’s available for preorder on Amazon:
Continue reading →I’m thrilled to tell you that Secret Pyramid has been chosen for Amazon’s February promotion and that – for this month only – is priced at just 99p for the ebook. And it’s been really amazing to see it climbing the … Continue reading →
It’s beginning to turn quite chilly here at Mulberry Cottage so what better way to brighten up a grey, misty weekend than with something pink and sweet from the kitchen? Coconut Ice… The only trouble is keeping it away from … Continue reading →
I’ve just finished reading Virginia Woolf’s A Writer’s Diary. Now, I have to admit to never getting along too well with Ms Woolf’s fiction although I haven’t given up all hope of reading it but I’m a great admirer of … Continue reading →
Happy New Year, everyone! I’m thrilled to announce that I’m beginning 2014 as I mean to go on: with a brand new release – my new novella – A Dog Called Hope. So, if you’re like me and have a … Continue reading →
Wishing all my lovely readers a very Merry Christmas from everybody here at Mulberry Cottage! x
Continue reading →I’m delighted to announce that my novella, Christmas with Mr Darcy, has just entered Amazon’s Top 20. It’s the fourth title in my Austen Addicts series and unites all your favourite characters for some festive fun! And don’t forget that’s … Continue reading →