books

Talking The Fifth Guest

The brilliant Alice Clark-Platts invited me onto The Book Ship to talk about The Fifth Guest and to pick my favourite book for us to discuss. I chose the entire Judy Blume backlist because I couldn’t single one out! Here’s the video of us chatting all things books, plots, characters and of course the geniusContinue reading “Talking The Fifth Guest”

OMG 99p!

Just wanted to let you know that one of my favourite summer books, One Lucky Summer, is 99p for a limited time only. If you’re looking for something to read while you relax in this glorious sunshine (or want to escape the heat curled up somewhere cool) then this could be the perfect book forContinue reading “OMG 99p!”

It’s all about the books…

I’ve found reading one of the greatest escapes in these current times. My New Year’s resolution was to read as many books as I could from my bookshelf. Little did I realise I’d be granted the time to do so! Having never really read Orwell before – bar an attempt at 1984 when I wasContinue reading “It’s all about the books…”

Lots of book news…

The paperback of The House We Called Home has hit the shelves. So if you’re looking for something to read in the sunshine this weekend then head to Sainsbury’s to get your copy in their Recommended For You promotion. To celebrate publication there’s a fab blog tour and a Twitter competition run by @HQStories. You haveContinue reading “Lots of book news…”

Loads of news today!

For all those who were waiting with baited breath to see if anything grew in my new little garden, you’ll be VERY excited to find out that it did! There are flowers everywhere and I water them with a constant panicked watchful eye. More pics below. Secondly, The House We Called Home, my brand-newContinue reading “Loads of news today! “

My New Little Garden

I moved house recently and have a garden for the very first time. It’s titchy and was covered in ivy which we spent hours hacking down. I have no idea what’s growing in it – what I thought was a weed is actually honeysuckle. There’s a toad the size of a baby rabbit living underContinue reading “My New Little Garden”