Looking at the blog I can see it’s been a while since I last posted – how did that happen? How did time fly by that fast?! I suppose it does when you’re finally let loose, able to see friends and family you’ve only had virtual catch ups with for the last 18 months. I …
What I learnt over the last few weeks: 16th July 2021 Read More »
Brighton or Barbados? ‘I don’t know why people want to go abroad,’ my husband said as we sipped at our glass of fizz in the evening sun on Brighton beach. I nodded and, in a rare moment, agreed with him. I love Brighton. Having lived there as a student, it was such a joy to …
A book about a book club When my editor suggested my next book be about a book club I was, well to be frank, a bit nonplussed. Yes, I’ve always loved reading, in fact I can’t remember a time when I’ve not had a book on the go, but it’s always been a solo hobby. …
The Beach Reads Book Club: The End It is a significant milestone in any writer’s life – a moment you sometimes fear will never happen. Writing a book is absorbing, satisfying, entertaining, exciting. But it can also be bloody hard. There are times when the words flow, when it seems you know exactly where the …
Firstly – a belated happy new year. I hope you’re all well, staying safe and keeping sane. I’ve never been so grateful to spend my days in my imagination. Already this month I’ve been to the beach, been out for a meal, gone to the pub. All things that used to seem so normal but …