Lancashire Lass
I was born in a fairly large industrial town in Lancashire. In the seventies, the government reorganized boundaries and decreed that my...
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My Garden
I have a love-hate relationship with gardening. My husband and I bought our current home 23 years ago because it had a large yard with...
The Garden City
I live in a city located in the only sub-tropical area of Canada. As a result, the flora of Victoria is unlike that found in other parts...
The Importance of Family
Most of my series tell the stories of several generations of one family. The 12 books of The Montbryce Legacy, for example, trace the...
Fact or Fiction?
My readers know that I am usually a stickler for historical accuracy. I love tailoring my plots to fit into actual historical events....
Puzzling!
I used to be a keen genealogist—addicted might be a good term to use! That all started a few years ago when I was teaching a small group...
Naming Fictional Characters
Medieval censuses sometimes provide excellent names for characters. Others get their names because of the circumstances of their birth....
Character Development
I'm often asked how I develop the characters in my stories. The quick answer is I don't! I'm what's known as a pantser. In other words, I...
The Battle of Hastings: A Pivotal Moment in History
The echoes of clashing swords, the thunder of charging horses, and the cries of warriors filled the air on a fateful day in 1066. The...
Home Is Where the Heart Is
I was born in the UK but emigrated to Canada years ago. For a long time, I lived near Lake Superior in Northern Ontario, a couple hundred...
How Long is Too Long?
I have to make a confession right off the bat. When I am surfing Amazon for a book to read, I steer clear of books of more than 100000...
Book Covers
An enticing book cover can make a world of difference to a book's appeal. When I first began publishing, I designed my own covers. That...
Aging (Not So) Gracefully
When I was in my twenties, I couldn't imagine ever being 50 years old! Now I'm way past that landmark, I wonder where the years went! I'm...
A Typical Writing Day
I'm often asked to describe my typical writing day. This used to be easy. At the beginning of my publishing career, I thought nothing of...
Trick-or-Treat Hallowe'en Hop
Welcome Hallowe'en Hoppers. I love dark chocolate. And I love Lindor truffles in particular. Here's a picture of my choice of candy for...
Was King George III Mad?
The Madness of George III Modern day research into records kept by the king’s doctors and servants suggest that George III wasn’t mad at...
Anti-Monarchy Sentiments~Nothing New
Protests against the British monarchy are nothing new. In my latest book, UNFORGIVABLE DUKE, my hero infiltrates a group plotting to...
March Madness
Good news! The rights for the Clash of the Tartans romantic comedy series have reverted to me. I'll be republishing the stories under my...
Writing Series
I've written several stand alone books, mostly novellas, but the majority of my books form part of a series. This began when the...
The Most Famous Battle You've Never Heard Of.
Mention the Battle of Hastings and most of the English-speaking world will have an idea what you are talking about. They may only have a...
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