Category Archives: My books

2019 – the best of times and the worst of times… (a minimalist’s version)

Posted on December 31, 2019 by

2019 had its ups and downs. We won’t mention politics, but here are a few of the book- and Swiss-shaped highlights and lowlights… Best book moment: holding my first copy of Stolen Sister, published in March by the Bloodhound Books … Continue reading →

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The last of summer…

Posted on October 13, 2019 by

Summer is definitely over. Down on the lake bank yesterday morning, I saw the trees are turning, and in spite of the beautiful sunshine, there was a bite in the air. Time to coorie in for autumn… But before we … Continue reading →

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Wedding Bells in Switzerland, or, How (not) to organise your wedding…

Posted on June 16, 2019 by

The fifth and last …in Switzerland novella is out, and to celebrate, the first, A Lake in Switzerland, is absolutely free for a few days! So if you haven’t tried the novellas yet, grab A Lake… and see how you … Continue reading →

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The Cover Art: Wedding Bells in Switzerland…

Posted on June 9, 2019 by

The fifth and final novella in my ‘…in Switzerland‘ series will be out later this month – and this time, it’s the wedding! Organising a wedding is never easy, and when the two familes concerned live in separate countries, you’re … Continue reading →

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Chocolate… 🍫

Posted on April 21, 2019 by

Easter isn’t about confectionary, but for most of us, chocolate is involved somewhere along the way… Chocolate eggs… Chocolate bunny… Chocolate cake… Chocolate buttons… Chocolate ice cream… Chocolate biscuits… Chocolate sandwich… Hot chocolate… Or simply… chocolate… I wish you all … Continue reading →

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Stolen Sister thanks…

Posted on March 31, 2019 by

It’s day seven in the life of my new book, and Mother’s Day in the UK – but not here in Switzerland, so I’m not expecting my sons to come running with flowers and chocs. (We have Mother’s Day in … Continue reading →

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Stolen Sister, out today!

Posted on March 25, 2019 by

It’s publication day for Stolen Sister – I’ll be raising a glass to my eighth full-length novel tonight! 🍾🍸 It tells the story of Erin, who was lost – or was she? – and Vicky, who didn’t know she had … Continue reading →

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Pictures of a book… Stolen Sister

Posted on March 5, 2019 by

I’ve been holed up in my writing cave for many weeks now, getting the first draft of what will hopefully be book nine down – and yesterday, I typed THE END. (That’s my excuse for the lack of regular blog … Continue reading →

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The week the snow came…

Posted on January 13, 2019 by

At 430m above sea, my home here in the north-east is in one of the lowest areas in Switzerland. In winter, it regularly happens that while everywhere else is being sprinkled with scenic whiteness from above, we get rain. And … Continue reading →

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Christmas in Switzerland…

Posted on November 4, 2018 by

…is on pre-order now for Tuesday 6th November. From the first of Advent to the plans for Christmas Day, follow Stacy & Co as the Lakeside Hotel has its first ever Swiss Christmas. What happens on December 4th, traditionally? And … Continue reading →

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