People’s accents have fascinated me for as long as I can remember. As one of those “odd duck” kids, I’d mimic different accents—usually well enough not to offend the owner of said accent. I was pretty decent at imitating international cricket commentators, actors from my favourite British TV shows, and (during one interesting phase of […]
Have you ever mistaken two authors for each other? Blended their names in your head until you were convinced they were one person? Maybe it’s just me. Confession time: Until recently, my brain insisted Becky Monson and Sarah Monzon were one and the same—despite the glaringly obvious difference in their names (and, you know, actual […]
I’m a self-professed Becky Wade fan. I gushed about her writing last year when I reviewed the first two books in her Sons of Scandal contemporary romance series. (If you’re unfamiliar with these wonderful stories, see my reviews here.) So, imagine my joy when I was blessed with an advanced copy of the series’ last […]
Late last year, Joni Boyd from The Hope Book Club contacted me about Punctured Heart. We met at the 2024 Omega Writers Conference in September, so I was delighted to reconnect with her. I had fun sharing answers to Joni’s questions and retrieving memories from when I wrote my debut. (Can you believe it’s been over […]
Australians mightn’t celebrate an official Thanksgiving holiday like our Northern Hemisphere friends, but over the past week I’ve noticed many friends and local bloggers share what they’re thankful for. Thankfulness is a “trend” I’m happy to jump on board. 😉 Despite the “downs” life throws at each of us, there’s always something we can thank […]
If you’re a regular reader, you’re probably aware of my love for Katherine Reay (see my posts here, here, here and here, haha!). Whether it’s meticulously researched historical fiction or heartfelt contemporary women’s fiction, Ms Reay has written several 5-star reads I’ve thoroughly enjoyed. So, you might imagine how long I’ve wanted to read some […]
