Tag Archives: publication

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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What (not) to do when you rerelease a book…

Posted on June 6, 2018 by

As of yesterday, The Paradise Trees is available again on kindle, with the new-cover paperback coming in September. I’m very grateful for all the help I’ve had from the writing and blogging community – you’ve made it so much easier … Continue reading →

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The A B C of writing a book… (only slightly tongue-in-cheek)

Posted on February 7, 2016 by

Please note, this is not a list of instructions – that needs no A B C. To write a book, ‘all’ you need to do, according to a cartoon doing the rounds on social media, is: Sit. Stay. Write. This … Continue reading →

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New book!

Posted on July 25, 2015 by

It’s been a busy week here in my new flat by the woods. Our local carpenter delivered the new standing desk to replace my home-made version, so now I can work away in comfort without worrying about cartons shifting when … Continue reading →

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PUBLICATION DAY

Posted on August 1, 2014 by

We are PUBLISHED!!! Today, as well as being Swiss National Day, is the official publication day for me and The Cold Cold Sea! I can’t tell you how much this means to me; The Cold Cold Sea as a project … Continue reading →

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Last-minute nerves and some very corny jokes…

Posted on July 30, 2014 by

It isn’t easy knowing what to post, two days before the official publication date of your second book. You have butterflies the size of bats whacking around in your tummy and you can’t settle down to any sensible activity. So … Continue reading →

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