Tag: LGBTQ
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Creative Differences: Mark Stay interviews G B Ralph (video)
I joined Mark Stay for his monthly Creative Differences livestream where we chatted about writing and “the little things that can make all the difference to the creative process.” On top of that, we had live audience members firing plenty of questions our way which were great fun to discuss – we had a whale…
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G B Ralph on Mark Stay’s Creative Differences podcast (live!)
Mark Stay has invited me to join him for his monthly livestream where he chats with fellow authors about “their writing and the little things that can make all the difference to the creative process.” Mark is a wonderful interviewer and I am fizzing with anticipation for our upcoming livestreamed chat. I’ve really enjoyed watching…
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My first public in-person book launch
Just three days to go – I hope to see you there! On Thursday we’ll be at Palmerston North City Library for the Death in Douglas Glade paperback release, with Bruce McKenzie Booksellers on hand for anyone who wants to nab a copy! For more details about the book launch event, see this post on…
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Paperback proofs of Death in Douglas Glade
The paperback proof copies of Death in Douglas Glade – my latest cosy mystery with very slow-burn gay romance – have arrived! So, what’s next? I’ll check through the book, then if everything’s looking good I’ll submit it for final quality control / review, and then (finally!) it’ll be released! Can’t wait till then? You’re…
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Palmy Drag Fest: Rainbow Fair and Drag Show
Palmy Drag Fest Rainbow Fair I had a fabulous time at the Palmy Drag Fest Rainbow Fair on Saturday. I shared a table with my friend and fellow author A J Lancaster! We enjoyed performances every half an hour or so from the gorgeous Miss Terri Doll, Ann Arkii, and so many more talented queens!…
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Out now: Death in Douglas Glade (The Milverton Mysteries #3)
My latest cosy mystery set in Aotearoa New Zealand with very slow-burn gay/MM romance is out in the wild! To everyone who pre-ordered the ebook: thank you so much! You should have your copy ready and waiting on your Kindle. How do I know this? Because I’ve received excited messages from readers who’ve already started!…
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My local bookstore sold out of The Milverton Mysteries (again!)
I was only in store two weeks ago dropping off a stack of books and they’re already gone! I’m so pleased Palmerston North residents and visitors are enjoying the books and that they’re supporting my local independent bookstore! Louisa, Corey, and the rest of the team at Bruce McKenzie Booksellers have been so wonderful letting…
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One week until our date in Douglas Glade
I have been one busy author these past few weeks working on Death in Douglas Glade. Editing, editing, editing, almost there? No! More editing, and more still. OK, now we’re there. Then proofreading and formatting. And finally: submission! I am getting increasingly excited about this book being in readers’ hands. I had such a fun time writing…
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Beta reader feedback for Death in Douglas Glade
The comments are coming in for the latest draft of Death in Douglas Glade! Plenty of excellent feedback from my wonderful beta readers. They’ve highlighted things that don’t quite work, but also everything they loved. I couldn’t help sharing a few of those little snippets here: And now it’s time to make Death in Douglas…
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Book blurb refresh 5 weeks out from release day
With the publication of Death in Douglas Glade just five weeks away, I’ve refreshed the book’s description (AKA blurb) to mark the occasion! The previous version was a placeholder blurb for when I set up the pre-order just under a year ago. At that point I hadn’t even started writing the first draft yet! I…
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