Tag: New Zealand
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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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Does literature matter?
On the weekend my partner and I made a quick trip down to the capital (Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington) to hear the UK and Aoteaora NZ Poet Laureates, Simon Armitage and Chris Tse, answer the question: does literature matter? During the event – put on by Verb Wellington and the British Council, held at the National…
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A walk in the mountains for book research
When I signed up for a 12km (~7.5mi) walk, I thought that was a decent but very manageable walk. What I hadn’t factored in was this being over a mountain range and in the middle of the day at the height of summer with zero shade. Oops. Jump down for details about the event, the…
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The proof is in the paperback
Last week, while the ebook release for Murder on Milverton Square was finalising behind the scenes, the first round of paperback proofs arrived! Check that out, real wood from real trees turned into my story: I ordered these proofs (note the watermark) to check everything looks as it should before making paperbacks available to readers.…
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Murder on Milverton Square is up for pre-order
That’s right! My brand new novel, Murder on Milverton Square, the first in a wonderful new cosy mystery series is available for pre-order! I had so much fun writing this novel, and I cannot wait for you to meet Addison, Jake, and all of Milverton’s quirky locals. A pity about the murder though… Murder on…