The Graveyard. Happy New Year.

It's been an interesting year. I've published my third book- my first attempt at self-publishing, been a guest on several book bloggers' sites, written and posted over fifty short stories, and learnt a lot about the world of being an established author. Plans for the New Year include setting up my own publishing imprint, collaborating …

Christmas Miracle

It's cold and damp out but I'm warm and safe indoors. All I need to do is turn the heating up a bit, or have a warm bath. Others are not so fortunate, but I do believe in miracles.  Memories of last year crept into my thoughts; sneaking her present under the Christmas tree, the …

Getting Christmassy Blogger post and Follow me short story

Getting Christmassy It's that time of year again, and I was delighted to be asked to share my Christmas thoughts as a guest on Pauline Barclay's blog: Click on the link to read the full post. Getting Christmassy blog link ........................................................................................................................................................... Follow Me I've never understood why Christmas is traditionally associated with ghost stories, but this …

Moany days of Christmas

I was delighted to contribute as a guest on Portobello Book blog for a series covering the Twelve days of Christmas. The third day of gifts, Three French Hens, is believed to represent Faith, Hope and Love.   You can click on the link or read the story below. The third day of Christmas ‘A …

Christmas Journey

I'd only written the first paragraph of this story when fellow authors in a writing group read it, and insisted I made it a romance including 'The big, bad wolf,' eggnog and 'The Spirit of Christmas.'  Ask and thou shall receive. 😀   It was freezing. Clad only in her pixie costume, Zoe had assumed …