The date tree of Egypt: ‘Bread of the desert’
The date tree of Egypt is an essential staple for the nomads of the desert.
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Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top Farm (Writers’ Spaces series #4)
For many writers, the most important part of the ‘room with a view’ for their writing is the view. For Victor Hugo, whose writing space
Gifting books at Christmas – the Icelandic way
What better gift to give and receive at Christmas than one that brings comfort, solace, inspiration, enjoyment and learning? Books are readily available, they are
Dressing my hero and heroine in Ancient Greek costumes
One of my earliest memories is of a party at my home in Alexandria, Egypt. My younger sister and I hid on the upstairs landing
Unveiling the Aphrodite’s Tears book trailer
I’m thrilled to be able to share with you today the trailer for Aphrodite’s Tears, which will be published next month. I hope you enjoy watching
An unforgettable origins story: Aphrodite, goddess of love
My upcoming novel, set on a Greek island and rich in ancient mythology, is called Aphrodite’s Tears. No doubt you know that Aphrodite was the
Epic love stories of history: The lovers of Teruel
Two marble hands reaching for each other, immortalised for all time; these are the 12th-century lovers Diego and Isabel, whose tomb to this day attracts
WIN in my FAN-tastic Fiesta
This month, I’m having a FAN-tastic Fiesta, to celebrate the launch of my Andalucían Nights trilogy in a special, all-in-one edition. The award-winning epic Andalucían
Stepping back into the Roman Empire in Andalucía
There is so much that drew me to the Spanish region of Andalucía when it came time to choose a setting for my romantic trilogy.
The rich literary heritage of Andalucía
In my twenties, after graduating university, I travelled around Europe, keen to visit places I had read so much about. Andalucía was one such place;
Making time to read the books you want to read
If you’re reading this blog post, it’s a safe assumption that you’re a reader: you enjoy reading books (perhaps even my own novels; I do
Celebrating Boxing Day
I was in my twenties when I first came to England. I recall vividly my first Christmas; it was bitterly cold, which was a shock
A heroine consumed by fantasy
My latest book, Masquerade, focuses on Luz, a young writer who finds herself torn between two men. The first is Andrès, a smooth, sophisticated businessman
Hannah Fielding Fashion: the Breton top
Hannah says: With this simple top in your wardrobe, you can be effortlessly chic and classy. ‘Simplicity is the key note of all true elegance.’This
Win my novel The Echoes of Love…
Thank you for visiting my blog as part of the Leap Into Books giveaway hop, hosted by Book Hounds. I’m giving away a paperback copy
Farewell to the fero da prora of the Venetian gondola?
My novel The Echoes of Love opens in Venice, and so naturally descriptions of gondolas such as this one feature from time in time when I’m
The best views of Venice
There is a glorious City in the Sea. The Sea is in the broad, the narrow streets, Ebbing and flowing; and the salt sea-weed
Win today with Maldivian Book Reviwer on my ‘Legendary’ Blog Tour & Very Venetian Giveaway
Please visit http://www.maldivianbookreviewer.com/2014/05/03/guest-post-giveaway-the-echoes-of-love-legendary-blog-tour/ and comment for your chance to win today, and to read about the ‘Atilla’s Throne’ legend…
Sardinian Recipe: Pane Carasau
In my book The Echoes of Love, the hero, Paolo, and the heroine, Venetia, escape to the island of Sardinia for some much needed time
Breakfast of dreamers
Sometimes my husband and I have our breakfast on this balcony. I love the view – it makes for a wonderful start to the day.
Cuisine d'été
Literally translated, cuisine d’été means ‘summer kitchen’. Eating outside is all part of the French way of life, but in the summer the lawn can
Interview with Anna Patricio, author of Asenath
Anna Patricio is a lover of ancient history, with a particular interest in Egypt, Israel, Greece, and Rome. She is also intrigued by the
Interview with Cinthia Ritchie, romance author
Cinthia Ritchie is a former journalist who lives and runs mountains and marathons in Alaska. Her work can be found at New York Times Magazine,
Interview with Elizabeth McKenna, historical romance novelist
Elizabeth McKenna is a full-time technical writer/editor for a large software company. She never read romance novels until one Christmas when her sister gave her the
Interview with Jodie Pierce, paranormal romance author
Jodie Pierce is thirty-eight years old and lives with her hubby, John in Cleveland, Ohio along with four beautiful step-children. She has had a fascination
Le Marché Français
I love going to browse at the market in France. It is one of my daily pleasures. Everything looks so bright and fresh.