Tag Archives: The Isle of Arran

A week in (sunny) Scotland…

Posted on September 27, 2015 by

A week isn’t a long time when you want to cram in family stuff, visiting friends, and book events – not to mention shopping in lovely UK shops. Highlight number one was meeting my brand new great-nephew, who was obliging … Continue reading →

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Location, Location…

Posted on June 28, 2015 by

Setting is such an important part of every book, and it’s much easier to write about a place if you know the location well. The Paradise Trees takes place in Yorkshire, The Cold Cold Sea in Cornwall. I’ve visited both … Continue reading →

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