Category: Writing
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Queer Indie Book Sale for Pride (3 days only)
I’m a big advocate for reading whatever you like, whenever you like. In saying that, I’m also a real sucker for some themed reading… Now, June means Pride Month for so many in the northern hemisphere. Sounds like the perfect excuse to read even more LGBTQ+ books than usual, don’t you think? If we’re on…
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Author of The Widows’ Detective Club on The Milverton Mysteries
‘Such a lovely series and it has all my favourite things – coffee, cats and mayhem.’ – Amanda Ashby (author of The Widows’ Detective Club) on The Milverton Mysteries Coffee, cats and mayhem? I’m a big fan too – just like Amanda Ashby – which is why I knew I had to put them in…
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The city council has been talking about my books
A local friend alerted me to Palmerston North City Council posting about me and my books online. All good things, thankfully! You can read what they shared to Facebook last week (24 May 2026) or scroll down to read the post in full included below. Facebook post Read the post in full A murder mystery…
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The NZ Listener on The Milverton Mysteries
It was such a treat seeing Fright on Stage Right reviewed in the New Zealand Listener magazine late last year! The Milverton Mysteries is introduced as a “charming cosy series” which I think is just wonderful: Are you keen to read the full review? You can do that right here. Or, do you want to…
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Bookshop Detective Louise Ward on The Milverton Mysteries
Blurb quotes don’t get any better than this wonderful example from Louise Ward, co-author of The Bookshop Detectives: ‘The Milverton Mysteries are a breath of sweet, fresh air: funny, cosy, full of atmosphere and heart. You’ll fall in love with Addison.’ Louise Ward (co-author of The Bookshop Detectives) on The Milverton Mysteries If you enjoyed The Milverton Mysteries and…
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2026 SJV Awards finalists announced
“The Baker’s Son’s Iced Buns” is a finalist in the “Best Novella or Novelette” category at this year’s Sir Julius Vogel Awards (New Zealand’s science fiction and fantasy awards)! A huge thank you to everyone who nominated my story. I’m so pleased to see it making the shortlist alongside such wonderful and talented authors as…