Today I’m delighted to be presenting Heather Robinson’s novel of Roman Britain, Wall of Stone, as part of a blog tour hosted by The Coffee Pot Book Club. In AD121 the Twentieth Legion of Rome stands at the northern frontier of Britannia. Forgotten, neglected and dour in spirit, they must still do their duty for … Continue reading Wall of Stone by Heather Robinson
Random Reading – June to September 2021
More of the bits and pieces I've read while rambling around the internet over the past few months. It's not really time-wasting if you learn something, is it? From Dunluce Castle in Antrim to Caerlaverock Castle in Dumfries and Galloway Dunluce Castle Watch 6 Ruined British Castles Come Back to Lifeby Niall Patrick Walsh While … Continue reading Random Reading – June to September 2021
Island of Gold by Amy Maroney
Today I’m delighted to be sharing an excerpt from Amy Maroney’s newly released novel Island of Gold as part of a blog tour hosted by The Coffee Pot Book Club. Spring, 1440 Bruges, Flanders Sophie, Grégoire, and Cédric strolled along the canal and climbed the arc of the bridge straddling it. They stood admiring the … Continue reading Island of Gold by Amy Maroney
The Wisdom of the Flock: Franklin and Mesmer in Paris by Steve M Gnatz
Today I’m delighted to be sharing an excerpt from Steve M Gnatz’s novel The Wisdom of the Flock as part of a blog tour hosted by The Coffee Pot Book Club. Ben and Louis made their way to the garden off the back of the house. They settled at a table surrounded by several chairs. … Continue reading The Wisdom of the Flock: Franklin and Mesmer in Paris by Steve M Gnatz
My Reading – August 2021
A Just Equinox by James McQueenSick, sick...This terrible aversion, revulsion ... but the compelling need to take enough to stop the sickness the numb tingling shaking deathliness creeping rising up taking hold... The Work of Art by Mimi MatthewsCaptain Arthur Heywood had never seen such an ill-mannered assortment of canines in his life. Workhouse Waif … Continue reading My Reading – August 2021
Clement: The Green Ship by Craig R. Hipkins
Today I’m delighted to be sharing an excerpt from Craig R Hipkins' newly released novel Clement: the Green Ship as part of a blog tour hosted by The Coffee Pot Book Club. Clement: the Green Ship is a young adult novel and the second book in the Clement series set in the 12th century and … Continue reading Clement: The Green Ship by Craig R. Hipkins
The Anarchy by Tracey Warr
Today, I’m pleased to be presenting Tracey Warr and her novel, The Anarchy as part of a blog tour hosted by The Coffee Pot Book Club. The Anarchy is the third and final book in Tracey’s Conquest series on the turbulent life of the 12th century Welsh noblewoman Nest ferch Rhys. Unhappily married to Stephen de … Continue reading The Anarchy by Tracey Warr
In My Garden – Felis Domesticus
When all else fails - post cat pictures. Over nearly forty years, we have had three of these plants in our yard. They are mobile plants and can be found not only in garden beds and pots but also are known to make their way up trees and to take over garden furniture. These plants … Continue reading In My Garden – Felis Domesticus
My Reading – July 2021
The Playmaker by Thomas Keneally He began hearing for the parts in the play early in April, the day after the hanging of private Handy Baker and the five other Marines. A Keeper by Graham Norton He longed for silence. The roar of the wind churned with the rasping rhythm of the waves and filled … Continue reading My Reading – July 2021
Landscape of a Marriage by Gail Ward Olmsted
Today I’m delighted to be sharing an excerpt from Gail Ward Olmsted ’s newly released novel Landscape of a Marriage as part of a blog tour hosted by The Coffee Pot Book Club. Summer 1859 “Happy is the bride whom the sun shines on,” I whispered, smoothing the full skirt of my new gown. It … Continue reading Landscape of a Marriage by Gail Ward Olmsted
Catherine Meyrick 