Tag: New Zealand
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What’s going on at Penshaw Hall?
Only five days until we find out! I’ve submitted the Poison at Penshaw Hall manuscript to Amazon for the ebook release next week (Wed 25 Oct 2023, pre-order now) and to my audiobook publisher (release date TBC, jump on my mailing list to be notified). Paperbacks will also be coming soon too (November, again jump…
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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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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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Ngaio Marsh Awards 2023 Best Novel Entries
The Ngaio Marsh Awards recognise excellence in crime fiction, mystery, and thriller writing in Aotearoa New Zealand, and the full list of 2023 entries for Best Novel has just been released! Just look at all these fresh Kiwi crime titles in the running for the 2023 Ngaios: 2023 Ngaio Marsh Award for Best Novel longlist…
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A couple of fantasy romances from fellow Kiwi authors
I thought I’d share a couple of my recent reads from Kiwi authors that I have really enjoyed. Click through to check them out if you like a bit of fantasy and romance! How to Get a Girlfriend (When You’re a Terrifying Monster) by Marie Cardno This sapphic fantasy romcom novella was so clever and…
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Pride Month 2023 reading list featuring Kiwi authors
Jamie Sands has pulled together a fantastic Pride Month reading list, including one of mine you might recognise! Check out the full post on Jamie’s site linked below: In honour of Pride here’s a selection of books from Kiwi authors featuring an array of rainbow characters – purchase links in the titles […] Pride Month…
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Book research at the Kimbolton Sculpture Festival
My next murder mystery, Poison at Penshaw Hall, features a sculpture competition. So when I heard there was an upcoming sculpture competition in a small rural community not too far away, I knew I had to go. On the advertised Saturday morning earlier this month, I joined my friends Rachel and Jill for a day…
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Milverton spotted on another library shelf
My latest cosy murder mystery, Murder on Milverton Square, has once again been spotted out in the wild! Thanks so much to Leala who sent through this photo from the Levin Public Library (part of Libraries Horowhenua). It always give me such a boost to see my books out there being read! The word of the…
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