A deeply insightful and disturbing delve into domestic abuse. Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ As a probation officer Lucy is used to being firm when dealing with the perpetrators of domestic abuse. But when it comes to her own marriage it’s a different story. This well written, gripping novel delves into the complex reality of toxic relationships and […]
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Book Review – The Marriage Trap by Sheryl Browne
Wow! This incredible thriller kept me guessing. I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough! Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My Review Karla’s whole world turns upside down. But is everything really as it seems? Or perhaps more importantly, is everyone really who they seem? Another brilliant and gripping thriller from Sheryl Browne, that was full of twists and had […]
Book Review – The Cuckoo Sister by Alison Stockham
Beautifully poignant and utterly compelling. Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My Review The Cuckoo Sister is a heart-breaking story of post-natal depression and a mother whose struggle is completely overlooked by those around her. Maggie’s inner torment was described so well that I could really empathise with her battle and understand the overwhelming fear that led her to make the […]
My Publication Journey – How It All Began
When I was an unpublished writer, dreaming of getting my novels published, one of the questions I asked published authors was; how did they do it? I wanted to understand the process. The steps. The accountant in me wanted to be able to study it. Understand it. Replicate it. The problem of course is that […]
Author Life – Book 3
I’ve been a bit quiet on the blog recently as I’ve been focused on writing book 3*. When I’m writing, particularly as the deadline looms closer, I hunker down and get completely absorbed in my characters world. But I’ve just completed the structural edit, which has been approved by my editor, and now the book […]
Guest Blog – A Love of Landscape – Suzanne Snow
My writing is inspired by a deep love of landscape, romance and rural life, and these themes are in each of my books. I grew up with horses and I love being outdoors to observe and appreciate the differing elements of the seasons. As a gardener, spring is my favourite time of the year because […]