The Awards Winners It’s taken me a little while to get around to writing about my Romantic Novel Awards win. There are a number of reasons for that, not least that I was so completely overwhelmed. Back in December, when I got an email from Katrina Power congratulating me on being shortlisted, I had to read it a few times before the reality sank in. Prior to that, I’d been so browbeaten by bad news that I wasn’t used to hearing good things. I wrote about my experiences for The Pink Heart Society, so I won’t go into detail here but, in summary, my lovely husband died unexpectedly of a heart ..read more

Most of my books are available in print or as ebooks from all major retailers, but I am excited to be publishing a series of contemporary romances in serial form on the Radish fiction app. Frequently Asked Questions Q. What is Radish? A. Radish is a mobile app for serial fiction, you read it on your phone or tablet. Q. What is serial fiction? A. Serial fiction is stories that are published one chapter at a time. It’s like a multi-part television mini-series, but for written fiction. Q. How much is the Radish app? A. It’s free! Q. Are the stories on Radish free? A. Lots of stories on the Radis ..read more

I suffer from chronic illness. Many of you reading this will also be battling your own physical disability, mental health issue, or other significant impairment. We each find ways to work around our problems and continue to lead productive and creative lives. My New Year’s Resolution for 2018 is to raise awareness of how life can get in the way of art (in my case writing) and provide some insights into the ways I’ve made it work. I’m not suggesting I have all the answers, but I’ve had to make adjustments and compromises. I’m not sure it’s important why some of us are unable to get out of bed s ..read more

Like most authors, my search history makes interesting reading. I write romantic suspense, paranormal romance and erotic romance. I’m often trying to find unusual ways for my characters to kill or f**k each other. But one of my most usual searches recently has been ‘what does the Arctic smell like?’. I’ve never been to the Arctic, but the heroes of my new six book series are Arctic werewolves, and scent is very important to a wolf. The answers ranged from ‘nothing’ to a surprising variety of scents. People who have lived in the Arctic Circle and moved away remember an evocative range of smells ..read more

March 7 2017 will be a very special day for me. It’s the day on which I have three (yes, three) new books releasing! They are all werewolf stories…because there can never be too many werewolf stories, right? But, even though two of them are part of a series, they are all very different. Ice Wolf and Shadow Wolf are the first books in a series of six from SMP Swerve. They tell the story of the Arctic Brotherhood, an ancient order of werewolves who have sworn to protect the world from the forces of evil. Arctics are unique. Where other werewolves are governed by the phases of the moon, the ..read more

There are many stories told about King Arthur, The Once and Future King, but the legend surrounding his birth is one of the most fascinating. Arthur’s father was Uther Pendragon, King of the Britons,  and his mother was Igraine, Duchess of Cornwall. At the time of Arthur’s conception, Igraine was married to another man. Her husband, Gorlois, Duke of Cornwall, was one of Uther’s allies. Gorlois was a brave soldier, who was loyal to his king. The two men clashed over Uther’s open desire for Igraine.  When Gorlois defied the king by taking Igraine away from London without Uther’s permi ..read more

It’s Blissemass! And for my contribution, I’m taking a look at some spooky Christmas traditions from around the world… ​ Belsnickel The Belsnickel is from the Palantine region of Germany. He shows up a week or two before Christmas, looking very ragged and mean dressed in ginger furs. In addition to his torn, tattered clothes he carries a switch in his hand with which to beat bad children. He knows exactly which children have misbehaved. Traditionally he uses the switch to punish them for past wrongs or the threat of the switch to ensure good behavior until Christmastime. ​When the Belsnickel ..read more

The Venetian lagoon is sprinkled with jewels, and one of them, of course, shines brighter than all the others put together. But just five miles from the dazzling gem that is Venice there sits a lonely, black opal. Its name is Poveglia. In contrast to its fascinating neighbor, it is silent and abandoned. An uninhabited, forbidden island. No tourists flock to these shores for romantic meals or gondola rides. There are no palaces or elegant bridges. And the differences don’t end there. Poveglia does not share Venice’s carnival mood, colors, heady scents and bright lights. There are no masquerade ..read more

It’s here at last! I couldn’t wait any longer to share the cover for the third book in the Otherworld Series. What do you think? I hope you agree with me that it’s every bit as beautiful as the first two. Otherworld Challenger will be published by Harlequin Nocturne in September 2016 and here’s a short extract, just to tempt you… “I’ll do it.” The words had the same effect on the assembled company as a volley of bullets fired into the ornate ceiling of the vast banquet hall. Every head turned in the direction of the man who had uttered them. Lounging back on two legs of his chair, his broad s ..read more

I’m often asked to explain what a gothic romance is, but sometimes I find it easier to explain what gothic romances are not, rather than what they are: Gothics are not paranormal romances. As a rule of thumb, the main protagonists in a gothic romance should be human beings. They may be affected by the supernatural or the unexplained, but they are not supernatural beings themselves. It’s possible they may be reincarnated, cursed or affected by ghosts. If they are vampires, werewolves, shifters etc. you are writing a paranormal romance not a gothic. Gothics are not horror stories. They may hav ..read more