SPRING NEWS AND REVIEWS

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SPRING 2025: Bookish news and reviews

Spring is finally here with sunshine, blossoms, rain showers and MY NEW BOOK IS ON THE WAY!!

On the 27th May, just a week away, pre-orders will go live for my latest novel THE DIVORCE PARTY (Bloodhound Books, UK), a great summer read for fans of twisty, thrilling character-driven mystery with plenty of hidden secrets and a touch of humour.

Here's a quick blurb:

"A girls’ weekend turns dark and deadly when a bitter, manipulative woman convinces her three former college frenemies to attend her Las Vegas divorce party."

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COMING : JULY 1ST 2025

Cover will be revealed next week!

Publication date is July 1st, but make sure to check my website or my Instagram page for updates and pre-order links.

OTHER NEWS

  • THE SAVAGE INSTINCT has been featured in a blog post for the 2025 Historical Novel Society Conference in Las Vegas, the premier event for writers of historical fiction. Check it out HERE

  • I'll be doing a virtual author book talk for the Manitoba Writers' Guild on Wednesday June 11th at 7:00 p.m. Check my website or Instagram page in the coming days for more details of how to access and join in.

 

 

So delighted to be working with the amazing people at Bloodhound Books. Check out their web page below.

 
 

Check out THE SAVAGE INSTINCT below.

 

What I'm Up To Now

 

Now that THE DIVORCE PARTY is on the way to publication, I'm dividing my time between marketing activities for the new book and other ongoing writing projects. Here's a rundown of my works in progress:

  • my murder mystery set against the backdrop of the music business is complete and is out on submission to publishers and agents. Fingers crossed it will find a home!!

  • I'm working on a dark serial-killer suspense set in my home town of Durham City, UK, which is always a great backdrop for mystery fiction with its wonderful Norman cathedral and castle.

  • A luxury villa in a Mexican resort is the setting for another work in progress, a twisty murder mystery, which just happens to occur during the weekend of Dios Los Muertos (Day of the Dead)

  • I've returned to another love of mine: SCREENWRITING!! I'm thrilled to say that I've co-written a compelling and dark action movie which is now out with major producers. Updates will follow.
     

SPRING READS

THE LOST GIRLS OF WILLOWBROOK by Ellen Marie Wiseman

 Inspired by the real-life Willowbrook State School on Staten Island, the story blends fact, fiction and urban legend in this haunting story about a young girl who goes to look for her missing twin sister and is mistakenly imprisoned in the infamous institution that was basically a "holding place" for all manner of intellectually disabled, mentally disordered and troubled residents. Later the disgraceful conditions were exposed by young journalist Geraldo Rivera when he visited the "school" and revealed the horrifying extent of the abuse that had gone on for decades in the isolated institution. Bestselling author, Wiseman writes an unflinching account of a young woman's harrowing ordeal.

WE USE TO LIVE HERE by Marcus Kliewer


It's a common occurrence: a stranger shows up at your house and says, "I used to live here. Do you mind if I come in and take a look around?" Do you say, yes and let them take a wander? Or do you say no, it's my place now and I don't want strangers coming in?" ...especially when the house is in a remote and snowy wood in the Pacific North-West. That's the decision Eve, a professional house renovator, is faced with when she answers the door and finds a family—Mom, Dad, and three kids all standing outside in the snow with Dad asking that very question. When she finally does let them in and one of their children goes missing, the lives of her and her partner are turned upside down. An unsettling and eerie story that will soon be made into a major Netflix movie.

Get in Touch

I love to hear from readers and always take time to respond. If you have any questions about writing or about any of my books, or you're interested in doing a book club using my books, I'm happy to attend in person, (where possible) or virtually. Just use the link below to contact me: CONTACT ME

 

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