On a recent visit to Gloucester I could not resist popping into a quaint little shop/museum on a side street near the Cathedral. The House of the Tailor of Gloucester is the setting for Beatrix Potter’s charming children’s tale, and is now a wonderful shop and museum dedicated to the
From the blurb: Lady Jessica “Jessie” Carville gave up on up men six years ago, after being deserted by Lord Hugo Duran, the man she loved beyond all reason. She has carried on with her life and . . . shockingly . . . with her career. Although most of
I love lavender, and so do the bees and butterflies in my garden in France. The fragrance is intoxicating, and very soothing, I find.
What do you think of the return of Dallas, after more than twenty years? It’s an exciting development that the hit TV series has been resurrected. Have you watched it? Do you think it will translate for a 2012 audience? I loved TV mini-series in the 1980s. My favourite ones
An idea can come from so many places. A piece of music. A tranquil moment looking at beautiful scenery. An overheard conversation. A memory. My first novel, Burning Embers, was inspired by my travels in Kenya, an amazing sunset and a sleepless night during which I gazed out at the
My novel Burning Embers is set in 1970s Kenya, and as such I was able to bring in descriptions of many of the wonderful creatures that are native to the land. Of them, one of my favourites is the elephant. Majestic, mighty and breathtakingly large – the largest land mammal.
A book full of secrets, tragedy, romance, scandal, dysfunctional families, ghosts… and tea leaves. Ryan’s Return is based in the fictional Serenity Springs, a small town with a river at its heart. Kara, a divorcee, has recently returned to Serenity Springs with her young daughter and opened and bed and
There is something about a sunset that stirs the soul. It’s majestic, inspiring – the colours and textures; like some almighty being in the heavens is using the sky as a canvas. I defy anyone to notice a beautiful sunset and not be moved; to miss the romance of the
I will happily confess to being a hopeless romantic. I adore romance novels – the more romantic and passionate, the better. I love to curl up and watch a romantic movie. I’d choose watching Phantom of the Opera over Stomp in the West End any day. I’ve been this way
When developing the idea for a novel, one of the areas I must consider carefully is the job of the hero and the heroine. Sounds superficial and unimportant, perhaps… after all, we are not our jobs; we are much more besides. But the job of a character is important for
From the blurb: One woman’s journey to the truth… Stranded on foreign soil, a Viking maiden is rescued and raised by the enemy. After witnessing the brutal slaughter of the Saxon woman who saved her life, Tyra Svensdottir declares war on her own people by kidnapping the dark Viking to
From first draft to publication spanned how many years? 1796 to 1813, so 17 years. Which novel did Jane Austen write before Pride and Prejudice? Sense and Sensibility. What is Darcy’s first name? Fitzwilliam. In which county is Darcy’s estate, Pemberley? Derbyshire. What was the original title of the book?
I recently ran a poll to discover people’s ‘Most romantics’, and in the book category, Pride and Prejudice was the hands-down winner, with 57% of the vote (the runner up, The Notebook, received 24%). It is of course one of the most loved books in English literature of all time,
The phenomenal success of Fifty Shades of Grey has brought romance (of the erotic variety) into the public eye. The book series has sparked all sorts of discussions over feminism/anti-feminism in terms EL James’s plot and characterisation. It got me to thinking about romance stories, and about the balance of
Ste Maxime beach, a lovely sandy beach that is within walking distance of my home. I often spend the afternoon here watching the boats come in and out of the harbour.
Welcome to my stop on the Midwinter’s Eve Giveaway Hop. I am giving away a $10/£10 Amazon gift card to put towards your Christmas festivities. Entry is open to US and UK residents. Good luck! a Rafflecopter giveaway There are plenty more prizes to win. Enjoy your hopping! <!– end
I was brought up in a house in which books were ever-present. As a little girl, it did not occur to me to question the books in just about every room of the house, and the fact that my family members were always reading. Books were a part of our
My latest book, Masquerade, is set in and around Cadiz, one of the eight provinces that constitute the autonomous community of Andalusia. The city of Cadiz, as depicted on the cover of the book, is known as the city of light. It is one of the oldest cities in Europe (founded by
From the blurb: In this new novel from the acclaimed author of Secrets of a Charmed Life, two women working in Hollywood during its Golden Age discover the joy and heartbreak of true friendship. Los Angeles, Present Day. When an iconic hat worn by Scarlett O’Hara in Gone With the
Welcome, and thanks for visiting. I am giving away a paperback copy of The Other Daughter by Lauren Willig, which I thoroughly enjoyed reading this year (see my review at https://hannahfielding.net/staging/1129/the-other-daughter-by-lauren-willig/). Entry is open to all; I will post internationally. a Rafflecopter giveaway There are plenty more prizes to
What springs to mind when you read the word gallant? For me, the word is from a time gone by, when social norms were very different. The adjective can be used to describe bravery and heroism; but it is mostly used to describe a male, not a female, who is
A great group of authors and bloggers have joined with me to bring you a fabulous prize! We’re giving away $300 in Paypal cash or an Amazon.com eGift Code. Sponsor List I Am A Reader eBooks for Review Lori’s Reading Corner Kimber Leigh Wheaton Author Inger Iversen D.E. Haggerty – author Author Ednah
Regular readers of my blog may remember my dalliance with word art and word-frequency checkers with my books Burning Embers and The Echoes of Love. I find it a fun and illuminating exercise to break down my books and see which keywords encapsulate the heart of the story. For my
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