Tag: Books
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Rainbow Fair preparation
I’d planned to wing it on the day but I’m glad my friend and fellow author A J Lancaster convinced me to practise setting up! It only took us 3 or 4 attempts, and 1 cup of tea each, before we found a layout that worked… If you want to see the final arrangement, grab…
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Poison at Penshaw Hall: a super quick update
The release date for Poison at Penshaw Hall (The Milverton Mysteries #2) is fast approaching… A mere one month to go, and much work to do! Feedback from my wonderful beta readers has been pouring in. Frequently mentioned highlights have included Milverton throwing another body at Addison’s feet, his developing relationship with the studly Sergeant…
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An Olive Grove at the Edge of the World
An Olive Grove at the Edge of the World by Jared Gulian is a joyful book recounting the early years of two American city boys taking on their slice of rural New Zealand. I listened to the audiobook on Spotify, narrated by the author himself. He has a soothing voice and is a real storyteller,…
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Mark Waddell’s debut novel: The Body in the Back Garden
Crescent Cove is a picturesque coastal setting for the small-town mystery and slow-burn romance of Mark Waddell’s debut novel, The Body in the Back Garden. Luke is a bolshie guy from the big city who has inherited his aunt’s cottage and antiques shop in a small coastal town. He wants to be in and out…
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Armageddon Expo
On the weekend I caught up with friends and fellow authors at Armageddon Expo in Palmerston North along with AJ Lancaster! Plenty of inspiration for our own stall at the Palmy Drag Fest Rainbow Fair in October… Gillian St. Kevern, Jamie Sands, Drake LaMarque, Jaxon Knight, Janna Ruth, and Kate Haley write books across a…
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Audiobook deal announcement
Murder on Milverton Square and the yet-to-be-published Poison at Penshaw Hall are coming to ears near you! I recently finalised an audio rights deal with Tantor Media to produce and publish the first two Milverton Mysteries as audiobooks. This is huge news! I really enjoy reading audiobooks – particularly on long walks, car journeys, or when doing chores – so I’m…
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Creative Communities Scheme
The Creative Communities Scheme is a partnership between Palmerston North City Council and Creative New Zealand that helps to fund local arts projects. I found out about the scheme at a BBQ over the summer and thought I’d see if they were interested in my next locally set cosy murder mystery novel, Poison at Penshaw Hall. I prepared…
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