Tag: Paperbacks
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Christmas in October, why not?
What’s that under this reader’s Christmas tree? A stack of Milverton Mysteries! This tree is one of many John puts up around the house every year, saying he embraces Christmas early for the joy of it. And I say why not?! If you have any bookish photos to share, please do! And extra bonus points…
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On the New Books shelf at the library: Fright on Stage Right
My latest Milverton Mystery, Fright on Stage Right, is in such delightfully despicable company on the New Books shelf at the library! I can’t wait to get stuck into Everyone in This Bank is a Thief, the latest Ernest Cunningham novel from Benjamin Stevenson… If you want to read these books for yourself but your…
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Paperback book covers are back to front?
I can’t help thinking that (if only for a moment!) every time I see a paperback book cover design with the back cover copy up first, then the spine, before finally the front cover. Here’s the design for my latest, Fright on Stage Right: Zooming in on the back: And then the front: P.S. You…
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The Milverton Mysteries in stock at Bruce McKenzie Booksellers
What’s that on the NEW book table? The wonderful team at Bruce McKenzie Booksellers have placed The Milverton Mysteries – including the latest, Fright on Stage Right – amongst such excellent company! Are you local? If you’re local, pop into the shop and see for yourself! Or, if you’re further up the road, you can…
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Fright on Stage Right paperbacks out now
Behold my book throne! The result is less “impressive regal seat of power” and more “big red Thinking Chair of Blue’s Clues”… Oh, well! The Fright on Stage Right paperbacks haveth arrived and that’s what counts. If you or a friend or a book club or your favourite librarian have been holding out to nab print…
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LGBTQ books at the Palmy Drag Fest Rainbow Fair tomorrow
Books and things all packed up and ready for the Palmy Drag Fest Rainbow Fair tomorrow! I’ll be there with my friend and fellow author A J Lancaster where we’ll be chatting with readers, selling books, signing books, and enjoying drag performances throughout the day. I hope to see you there!
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The Milverton Mysteries available at Bruce McKenzie Booksellers
I am very pleased to report that Murder on Milverton Square and Poison at Penshaw Hall are now in stock at Bruce McKenzie Booksellers, my local independent book store! You can find the listings on their website: The new book table Bruce McKenzie Booksellers is packed with a huge range of great titles, and I’m…
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Selling books, meeting friends, and dancing away at Wellington Pride
Nine hours in the sun selling our wares was simultaneously energising and draining. I don’t know how regular market stallholders do it! I had a great time at Wellington Pride Festival‘s Pride Parade fair on Saturday afternoon! I chatted to readers, gave away bookmarks, sold gay books, caught up with friends, took photos with readers…
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Wellington Pride Parade fair prep
All strapped in and filled up, ready to take on the Wellington Pride Festival today! I’ll be at the Wellington Pride Parade fair at the bottom of Cuba Street all afternoon, chatting to readers, giving away bookmarks, and selling gay books! Wonderful fellow authors Marie Cardno and Aimee Donnellan will be with me too. Come…
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