Biography

profilepic thumb

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

SUNDAY POST

29 June

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 week as I had a birthday. While they’re not as welcome as they used to be – I’m convinced there’s been a cosmic admin error, as I can’t possibly be THIS old – it was fun. Last Sunday I ticked off one of my bucket list activities when we took part in an Escape Room adventure. It was a murder mystery set in a hotel in the 1930s where we had to find out who had killed a beautiful young actress, why, how and where her body had been hidden. It was great fun and the boys in particular really got stuck in so we managed to complete the task with two minutes to spare.
Read More...

Castellan the Black and his Wise Draconic Tips on Life

28 June

After battles and duels, getting wounds treated often hurts far more than sustaining the injury in the first place. However, lashing out at your healer is a very poor strategy if you want to make a full recovery.
Read More...

Review of NETGALLEY arc The Malevolent Eight – Book 2 of The Malevolent Seven series by Sebastien de Castell

27 June

I loved the Spellslinger series – see my reviews of Spellslinger, Shadowblack, Charmcaster, Soulbinder, Queenslayer and Crownbreaker. I also enjoyed Crucible of Chaos and Fall of the Argosi – so when I saw this book in a new series was available, I immediately requested it.
Read More...

Can’t-Wait Wednesday

25 June

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 Misplaced Physician – Book 3 of The Irregular Detective Mystery series by Jeri Westerson
release date 1st July 2025
Read More...

Review of NETGALLEY arc Breathings of the Moon by Byrd Nash

24 June

I first discovered this author via her gripping paranormal tale A Spell of Rowans – and then fell in love with her wonderful fantasy Gaslamp adventure, the Madame Chalamet Ghost Mysteries series – see my reviews of Gray Lady, Delicious Death and Spirit Guide. This offering is far more after the style of A Spell of Rowans…
Read More...