I was super lucky to be shortlisted for two of the RWNZ awards this year: The Great Beginnings competition and the Koru (Long Romance category). The Great Beginnings competition is judged initially by readers, then the shortlist is sent to an agent and an editor for final placings. These results were announced Read more…
The people have spoken. What’s Italian for Yummy?, my latest release, could comfortably have its own accompanying recipe book. But in lieu of that big-publisher money, I asked my readers which of Summer’s spectacular dishes they wanted to make. It was a choice between… Fig and Cardamom good-neighbor scones Creamy Read more…
I honesty thought this book would be out in June. August at the absolute latest. I thought, if I could get 4 books out in a year then I could get one done in six months. Thank goodness I didn’t. I’d be a puddle of goo on the floor at Read more…
My Facebook memory today was a freshly-opened box of books – my own books! What a moment. Holding a book, penned by my own hands and brain and coffee addiction – and with quite a lot of help from writers and editors and friends and family – was simply incredible. Read more…
What’s Irish for Encore? kicks off when Anne Reynolds confesses her greatest sin to a priest… who turns out to be the first boy she ever fell in love with, 20-odd years ago. So, I thought I’d start with a couple of confessions, and we’ll go from there! Confession #1: Read more…
I’m so excited to share my new book with you all. I started writing this one years ago, when we were living in Paris. It was a very different beast then, but Anne and Ciaran have been characters in my head for a long time now. It’s finally time to Read more…
No, this isn’t a French lesson, it’s a free book! That’s right, What’s French for Oops? is FREE for just a few days. Grab your copy from Amazon today – this deal won’t last. Help me spread the word on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter. Oh, and just in case you’re wondering, the Read more…
I’m celebrating! What’s Irish for Encore? comes out in just a couple of days. And to mark the occasion, I want to give away some books! Which books? Well, that’s up to you! The winner will receive two e-books of their choice. If you’re based in New Zealand you can choose one Read more…
What’s French for Oops? is 99 cents – but not for long! I’m pretty new to this whole published-author game and there are frontiers to explore. Frontiers that other authors have visited, and reported back on. Several of these generous souls have recommend Kindle Unlimited. I’m channeling my sister a Read more…
Last weekend, I took part in Wham Bam Author Jam! Basically, it’s a book fair for indy authors. We sold and signed our books – and got to hang out with a bunch of amazing writers and readers all day long. Just in time for the big day, my paperbacks Read more…
