One of my favourite things about living here in Suffolk is the wide open views from the myriad footpaths that criss-cross the countryside around us. I get such a thrill when I turn back and spot our little cottage nestling … Continue reading →
We’ve been enjoying some unseasonably warm and sunny weather here in Suffolk and we’ve taken complete advantage of it by getting out in the garden and planting all the roses I bought for our cottage garden. The hens have been … Continue reading →
Today is a very special day because it marks one whole year since our lovely ex-battery hens came home! It hardly seems a minute since we drove down to pick up our hens from the collection point in Surrey. They … Continue reading →
I’m delighted to announce the launch of a new collection of short stories available on Kindle today. The Retreat and Other Stories was a lot of fun to put together with many of the stories having been published in magazines … Continue reading →
We have been anxiously awaiting our first snow here at Mulberry Cottage – desperate to see the beautiful countryside transformed. It arrived last night – slow and steady – and, by this morning, we had six inches. This was the … Continue reading →
Calling all aspiring novelists! I’m delighted to be teaching a very special course at a very special place. ‘Novel in a Day’ will teach you all you need to know about getting your novel written and published – from seeking … Continue reading →
It’s been a busy start to the New Year as I’m out and about (on the internet!) doing a blog tour for my new release Dreaming of Mr Darcy. So, if you’d like to find out what began my life-long … Continue reading →
It’s rather depressing having a birthday at the beginning of January. It’s so close to Christmas and the days are so short, dark and cold. However, we made the very best of things yesterday with a trip to Long Melford … Continue reading →
Well, here we are at the start of another year and I have a wonderful reason to celebrate – a brand new publication! Today is the launch of Dreaming of Mr Darcy in the US – the second in my … Continue reading →
and it’s been snowing here in Suffolk – not enough to settle yet but very pretty. Puddles are icing over during the night and there are thick frosts in the fields. Although it’s bitterly cold now, the winter light is … Continue reading →
It’s been an incredibly busy week for us. We moved from London to Suffolk last Friday and have been desperately trying to empty boxes all week and we’re still not done! But all the stress and strain of the house … Continue reading →
This week – at long last – we finally bid adieu to the Big Smoke and say a warm hello to rural Suffolk. I can’t wait to start our new lives at Mulberry Cottage. We’re in the very heart of … Continue reading →