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Born the same year as the Russians launched Sputnik, I confidently expected that by the time I reached adulthood, the human race would have a pioneer colony on the Moon and be heading off towards Mars. So I was at a loss to know what to do once I realised the Final Frontier wasn’t an option and rather lost my head - I tried a lot of jobs I didn’t and married a totally unsuitable man.

Now I've finally come to terms with the fact that I’ll never leave Earth, I have a lovely time writing science fiction novels and teaching Creative Writing at Northbrook College in Worthing. I live in Littlehampton on the English south coast with a wonderful husband and a ridiculous number of books.

Recent Blog Posts

Review of NETGALLEY arc An Arcane Inheritance by Kamilah Cole

6 February

I love the gorgeous cover and was still yearning for another awesome read like Incandescent by Emily Tesh, which is also set in a magical school. This one, however, is a very different story with a very different vibe.
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Can’t-Wait Wednesday

5 February

Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted at Wishful Endings, to spotlight and discuss the books we’re excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they’re books that have yet to be released. This week’s Can’t-Wait offering: The Pie and Mash Detective Agency by J.D. Brinkworth.
Release date – 10th March, 2026
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Review of NETGALLEY arc One Aladdin Two Lamps by Jeanette Winterson

2 February

One of the few reading goals I’ve made this year is to read more non-fiction – and when this one popped up, I was delighted to accept. I read Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit, which was a fictionalised version of Winterson’s highly abusive childhood. And later, her hard-hitting memoir, Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal? So I’m aware of her remarkable writing talent and when an icon of the British literary scene undertakes to explore the history and ideas around story – then I’m more than up for tucking into it.
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SUNDAY POST

25 January

This is part of the weekly meme over at the Caffeinated Reviewer, where book bloggers can share the books they’ve read and share what they have got up to during the last week.
It’s been a busy fortnight. Last weekend we had the pleasure of Eliza staying as my daughter had a business trip to Germany. It was a wonderful treat to spend Friday night, Saturday and Sunday, then taking her to school on Monday. She enjoyed reading from a book of children’s poems we gave her for Christmas and the two of us played endless games of Top Trumps on Horses, Beat Your Neighbour Out of Doors and Connect Four. While she enjoyed painting Warhammer figures with Himself. On Sunday, Ethan popped back for the day to spend some time with her. We went into Worthing to the Warhammer shop, where Eliza built a space marine and we stopped off at one of the many restaurants to have lunch before returning home.
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Castellan the Black and his Wise Draconic Tips on Life

25 January

Most cocky young lords aren’t aware that queens can outfly them – but it’s true. While those sweet, fluttery females won’t match you in short sprints, they can turn on a copper coin, flip upside down and still fly fast. Try not to make an utter fool of yourself as you learn this fact.
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Can’t-Wait Wednesday

21 January

Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted at Wishful Endings, to spotlight and discuss the books we’re excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they’re books that have yet to be released. This week’s Can’t-Wait offering: Agnes Aubert’s Mystical Cat Shelter by Heather Fawcett
Release date – 17th February
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Review of NETGALLEY arc That Murder Feeling: A Soul Garden Mystery by Neve Maslakovic

15 January

The unusual premise caught my eye. I enjoy a murder mystery with a paranormal twist and having our indomitable hero be able to visualise people’s responses as part of a garden seemed a quirky gift/curse to cope with.
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