Phoenix Rising Update

Well, it would seem Phoenix Rising has won the race between the two books I am writing. It will be the first one published, hopefully at the end of this month, but definitely in early April! I will keep you posted about the release date. 

 

I didn't think it would be that soon, but I caught a cold from my husband and couldn't sleep one night as I was feeling so ill. Suddenly, the whole rest of the book formed in my mind. The pages just flowed out and now it's in the editing stages!

 

This book has been one of the hardest and easiest books I have written to date. I know, what a contradiction, but it's true. I would like to share it's journey with you. Phoenix Rising has gone through the biggest changes since I first had the concept about ten months ago, while I was writing the first in the Fairy Tale Match series, Wild Fire. Rhys felt like such a great character and something rather special. I knew his tale would be the third book in the series. I could hardly wait to write it, but I had other books to write first.

 

I changed a few things from my original idea in the months between being ready to work on this book and started to write it before my last book, Shadow of Suspicion. I wrote 45 pages and I wasn't happy with any of it. Nothing felt right. Rhys suddenly wasn't showing himself to me, Taylor was all wrong, and none of the story flowed. It was torture every time I sat at the computer and tried to write it. I gave up and decided to leave it alone for a while. I turned my attention to Shadow of Suspicion instead. I went back to Phoenix Rising after Shadow of Suspicion was completed and reread what I had written. I binned the lot! Some character names have survived, but that's all.

 

After a bit of thinking and reworking the plot, I suddenly found Rhys. His character shone out so clearly that I nearly cried with relief. Taylor also sprang forward and their relationship and trials unravelled before my eyes. There were a lot of things I changed from the 45 pages. As I said, some characters stayed, but their roles changed dramatically and it all started to fit. Once I found the motivations and reworked plot, everything flowed like a dream and became the easiest book I have written to date, after giving me the hardest time!

 

I love this story. Rhys and Taylor have been a joy to write about and this book has a special place in my heart. I can't wait to share their tale with you. I will be revealing the cover for this book soon. I have had it as my personal picture on my computer to inspire me every day while writing the book and because it is so beautiful to look at!

 

Keep your eyes on the blog or my Facebook page for the cover reveal soon.

Shadow of Suspicion - Free on Amazon Kindle This Weekend!

Although it's still a little cold out there, spring is definitely in the air! The nights are starting to draw back out, but reading is always a favourite pastime whatever the weather or time of year.

 

I have been absorbed in some great mysteries of late, on TV rather than in book form, as I've had no time to read of late. I have been a busy little beaver, working on my writing but also on my house! Some evenings I have been so tired, all I've been able to do is slump in my seat and download an atmospheric mystery to watch. 

 

I think there is nothing quite like a mystery with a little romance thrown in. So, this weekend only, I am offering Shadow of Suspicion free on Amazon Kindle for all you romance and mystery fans. From Fri 7th March to Sun 9th March, you can download this book absolutely free.

 

I hope those that take advantage of this offer, enjoy the mystery and romance of the story. I loved writing it, so I hope you enjoy reading it. Although it is the second in a series, it can be read as a stand alone novel. Happy Reading!

 

Phoenix Rising Update!

This story has been a long time in coming! It has given me some headaches over the last few months, I can tell you. The original idea has morphed a few times along the way. Rhys has taken his time to show me his character, but he's finally talking and I am super pleased with the results.

 

I originally wrote a few chapters of this story, but ended up binning the whole lot. That was deeply frustrating as a writer. I couldn't find the dynamics between Rhys and his match Taylor. Their motivations were shrouded somewhat in mystery and what I was working on just wasn't right. That is why I left them alone for a while and concentrated on Shadow of Suspicion.

 

Coming back to this story, I rethought a great deal of the details. I found a whole new angle and motivation for both characters. Some of the supporting cast went through a metamorphosis too. The concept for the story is the same, but many things in it have changed.

 

So, now we have a heroine who wins her match in a competition she didn't enter (her friend takes it upon herself to enter for her) and a hero who wants to get his hands on a trust fund. Needless to say, neither of these two want an actual relationship and certainly not with each other! Fireworks definitely ignite and it's so much fun to write. I can't wait to complete this book and share it all with you. It will be worth the wait.

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New Series Teaser!

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Writing truly is such an amazing journey. I love to see where my imagination can take me. I stretched myself as an author by writing my mystery series, Haunted by the Past. Now I intend to stretch myself even further. I am working on a new series of books which will involve a time travel element, but so much more than that. The research alone has proved fascinating! I have no idea where this journey will take me, but I am excited to find out. This one's going to be quite a challenge!

 

Don't worry, I am still working on Phoenix Rising. I have no idea which book will be finished first, but I can't wait to find out. Writing has become more and more of a love with every book I create. This new series has my heart pounding and my mind working overtime! I won't say more than that right now, but keep your eyes on my blog and Facebook pages. I will be posting news on both books as I work on them.

Shadow of Suspicion Book Tralier

Here is the book trailer for my new release. Enjoy!

Shadow of Suspicion Available Now!

I am thrilled to announce that the second book in my Haunted by the Past series is finally available to buy on Amazon Kindle and as a print edition.

This book has been a little longer in the writing, but the story is one I loved creating.

Here is the book synopsis:

A letter from the mother she’s never met catapults Callie Price on a journey to Devon. She yearns for answers that have always plagued her life. Why did her mother give her away when she was born and who is her real father? Things become increasingly complicated when a child begins to haunt her with deadly warnings and Callie finds her life in danger. The last thing she needs is an annoying sexy mechanic to add to her troubles.

Jason Hawkes’ life is filled with nothing but complications. His sister needs a firm hand. His father has invited his partner Sandra’s long lost daughter to visit, against Sandra’s wishes. Jason’s own relationship is steadily going to hell in a hand basket, and he has no idea how to fix it. The last thing he needs is a stuck up city, business woman thrown into the mix. To his horror, Callie turns out to be the long lost daughter Sandra doesn’t want to know. Could things get any worse?

When Callie’s life is under threat, she and Jason find themselves thrown together time and again. Can they unravel the mystery behind who is threatening Callie? And will they lose their heart to each other in the process? It will take all their courage and wits to find the dark truth that lies within the shadow of suspicion cast over their lives…………and time is running out!

 

To celebrate the second book's release, I am putting the first book up for sale. Hidden in Shadows will be available on Amazon.com for only $0.99 from 23rd - 25th Jan and for $1.99 from 26th - 28th Jan.

For Amazon.co.uk, Hidden in Shadows is on sale for just £0.99 from 23rd - 28th Jan.

If you love Romantic Suspense with a little ghostly edge to it, you'll love these books.

Happy Reading Everyone!

Cover Reveal - Shadow of Suspicion

I am thrilled to be able to reveal the artwork for my new book, Shadow of Suspicion. It's the second book in my Haunted by the Past series. This story follows Callie Price and her journey to discover her birth mother and the reasons why she was given up for adoption when she was born. Things become a lot more complicated than she could ever imagine and her life comes under threat. It's a good thing she's met a sexy mechanic to help her out of trouble!

 

It's always fun to write a mystery, but it does take so much more planning and work to make sure every element is right. When I wrote the end of this book, I actually did have tears in my eyes at the perfection of the ending. I can't wait to publish it and see what all my readers think of this instalment of the series. I am hoping the story will keep you all guessing!

 

I am happy that I am working on editing the book now and am looking for a release date of Jan 23rd or 24th, so keep your eyes on this space.