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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 INDIE Ebook The Prince of Secrets – Book 2 of the Stariel series by A.J. Lancaster

18 November

I wrote this review waaay back in 2021, before I got ill and Life went sideways. Which doesn’t prevent this from being a fabulous series really worth reading.
Himself discovered this delightful series, which I fell upon with huge enthusiasm and absolutely loved the first book. For while I’m surrounded in powerfully written stories – there are times when I need something with a lighter tone in these unkind times…
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Castellan the Black and his Wise Draconic Tips on Life

16 November

If you are moving a new mate into a lair already established by you, remember to share the space. Or she’ll be expecting you to add new chambers – with you doing most of the labour.
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Review of NETGALLEY arc The Courting of Bristol Keats – Book 1 of The Courting of Bristol Keats series by Mary E. Pearson

15 November

I was in the mood for some fantasy with a splash of romance, after reading a run of paranormal fantasy historical adventures. So when I saw this one, I thought I’d give it a go.
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Review of NETGALLEY arc The Conspiracies of the Empire – Book 2 in the Judge Dee Investigations series By Qiu Xiaolong

12 November

As anyone who as spent more than a couple of minutes on this blog will realise, while my go-to genres usually fall within the SFF family, when I want a bit of a break from all that futurism and magic – I turn to murder mysteries. And the quirkier the better. So this Judge Dee investigation set in China during the Tang Dynasty caught my attention – furthermore, it’s written by a Chinese author. So I was pleased when approved for this offering.
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Book Review of NETGALLEY arc Blood Over Bright Haven by M.L. Wang

7 November

I’ve heard a lot of good things about this author and wanted to read her writing for a while – so when this one popped up on the Netgalley dashboard, I was delighted to get hold of an arc.
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