December updates!

 Yes, it's December! Already...

There have been various events happening on my writing front in November and December. 

I spent a great day at the Angus Book Fest on the 23rd November, in the beautiful seaside town of Montrose, north-east Scotland, which was different from many events of the year since I was in the company of multiple authors speaking about their own books, signing and selling.

I was on the hot seat for while doing a slightly late book launch for Tailored Truths (only a couple of months after the official launch date) and introducing myself the author and my titles in general. It was a novel situation since the previous slots had either been 4 member panel discussion, or duo discussions then it was me...and only me.

Angus Book Fest 23rd Nov 2025
  

My thanks to my author friend Lexie Conyngham for the photo!

Just days ago, at the beginning of December, I had news that Tailored Truths, Book 2 of my Silver Sampler Series, had won a Bronze Award in the Coffee Pot Book Club Annual Awards for 2025! The category was Historical Saga/ Family Saga so I'm absolutely delighted with the award.

In other news:

I've booked myself in for three different writing related conferences in 2026. In March I'll be attending the SAW (Scottish Association of Writers) conference in Cumbernauld, Scotland. 

I'm booked in for the RNA (Romantic Novelists' Association) conference at Royal Holloway College near Heathrow, London at the beginning of  August.

Later in August I'm delighted to be going across to Maynooth College near Dublin for the HNS (Historical Novelist Society) conference.

So, before then I have to work extremely hard at the current writing in progress and make sure that Book 3 is published before the busy summer season! I'm loving the continuing research for Book 3 maybe a bit too much as it's so easy to be immersed for hours. 

Happy December vibes coming your way... 

Slainthe! 

Ah, those flash #99p sales!

Hello again!

The last few days have disappeared into a big blur. I planned some 'Flash #99p Sales' of all of my novels between now and Christmas, so today it's the turn of Novice Threads. You can grab a #99p #kindle copy HERE  if you're quick off the mark. (ends 12th November) 

My afternoon at the But n' Ben bookshop in Stonehaven, Scotland, last Saturday was fantastic. I sold some books, signed a bundle more for Jane, and met some really interesting people Some were readers and others confessed it wasn't their main pastime but were happy to meet the author. My thanks go to Jane Stewart, the bookshop owner,  for a very hospitable, enjoyable time.

Happy customers, chatting and finding info on books read but details forgotten! 

I'm back to writing this week and, in the process, finding out more and more about the town of Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland in 1868.

Wishing you Happy Reading.

Slainte! 

But n' Ben Books here I come!

Hello!

This coming Saturday, 8th November 2025, I'll be doing something I've not technically done for years and I'm very much looking forward to it!

Bookshop owner Jane and I
during a visit in summer 2025 

Butn'Ben Books is a very small independent bookshop in the town of Stonehaven, Scotland. Stonehaven is around 15 miles south of Aberdeen and it's a vibrant community with lots to offer residents and visitors all year round. The history is second to none and the attractions are varied. There are a lot of small independent stores around the centre of town, the new bookshop being one of them. 

I've been invited to do a 'Meet The Author' which will entail me sitting at a table near the entrance between 2- 4pm. I talk all the time to potential readers at my regular Craft Fair venues about my books, about Roman Scotland, and various other historical themes but at those events it's not really convenient to do readings from my novels, or do Question and Answer sessions. Saturday will be a different kind of opportunity to share my work and, maybe,  my research. 

Got a question? I'll be answering as best I can!

Slainthe!