Blackthorn’s Biggest Anniversary Giveaway!
Three years ago this week, Blackthorn was launched. Blood Shadows, my debut novel, was released by Bookouture on 27th November 2012. Since then, Blackthorn has gone on to sell in six figures, with over...
View ArticleMerry Christmas, Team Blackthorn!
I can’t quite believe 2015 is nearly over! This time last year, after almost twenty years in the profession, I’d stepped out of my teaching career and taken the leap into writing full-time. At the...
View ArticleIt’s Blackthorn’s Fourth Anniversary!
Tomorrow marks four years since Blackthorn was launched. Blood Shadows was officially released on 27th November 2012. Since then Blackthorn has sold in six figures, reached readers in several...
View ArticleMerry Christmas 2016, Team Blackthorn!
It’s cold, the wind is howling, the rain is thrashing against the windows and it’s already dark outside. But who cares? It’s Christmas Eve Eve! I love Christmas Eve Eve, especially with a whole...
View ArticleA Grimm Day
I make no secret of the fact I love fairy tales. I’ve written a post previously about how, with them having been embedded in my psyche since childhood, I don’t doubt their background influence on...
View ArticleMy Book Deal with Piatkus
I’m beyond elated to be able to reveal that I’ve signed a three book deal with PIATKUS, an imprint of LITTLE, BROWN BOOK GROUP! Two of the books are a spin-off to my bestselling Blackthorn series...
View ArticleMeet Me in London
I’ve been asked many times, over the last couple of years in particular, when I’m going to participate in a book-signing event. Well, it’s finally going to happen! To mark the end of BLACKTHORN and...
View ArticleFascinated by Witches?
Happy Halloween!!!! Usually I reserve my blog for all things related to my books but I read an article today that I thought my readers might find fascinating. Mention witch trials and Salem is most...
View Article8 Things You May Not Know About Blackthorn
A week today, the final Blackthorn book will be yours. Yay! As there are eight books in the series, here’s a brief trip down memory lane with 8 things you may not know about Blackthorn: 1. I first came...
View ArticleHere’s to You, Team Blackthorn ❤️
How do you round up six-and-a-half years in a single blog post without turning it into a novel in its own right? My final Blackthorn post was going to be a summary of all the pivotal moments during...
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