Lesotho’s Food for Work programme in the 1960s. …in conversation with my father, Ted Nettelton, former District Commissioner, Mokhotlong, Lesotho. I’ve seen the photos of literally hundreds of women wielding picks on rocky mountains passes, so I asked my father to tell me more about Lesotho’s Food for Work programme of the 1960s. Here’s what … Read more
I hope everyone is doing OK wherever they are in the world. Here in Victoria, Australia, we’re one week into another six weeks of lockdown and, as of Thursday, masks are mandated. ($200 on-the-spot fines if you’re not wearing a mask outside your house.) Of course, it’s wearisome and worrying but there’s general acceptance that … Read more
I’d love you to visit Historical Harlots on July 6 for some fun and games … and prizes to win. Yes, it’ll be party-time for the release of The Honourable Fortune Hunter! In the meantime, here’s an excerpt from when my lovely Lizzy is rescued from a carriage accident that plunged her into the river, … Read more
Yesterday was a day of portentous endings for our family. Virgin Australia’s new owner was announced and so was the cessation of its international fleet of Airbuses and Boeing 777s – and I finished The Honourable Fortune Hunter and sent it to my editor. We can’t do anything about the former but I’ve done my … Read more
The next book in the Scandalous Miss Brightwells series is only a few weeks away. It’s called The Honourable Fortune Hunter and here’s a teaser. Lizzy, my heroine, has just been rescued by the hero who pulled her out of a sinking carriage. After reluctantly putting her up for the night, he’s now delivering her … Read more
I’m very excited to tell you about The Honourable Fortune Hunter which I’ve been feverishly writing during this lockdown. It actually started out as quite another book – Five Golden Flings – which is my inclusion in our fabulous Christmas Box Set I’m doing with 11 other well-known historical romance authors. However, I just couldn’t … Read more
Once Upon a Christmas Wedding Box Set FREE in Kindle Unlimited – viewbook.at/ChristmasWedding Do you love a Christmas romance? And weddings? Grab the mistletoe and the confetti! You’re in for such a treat. Twenty-seven lovely historical romance authors have come together to create a collection you won’t want to miss. And… to celebrate the … Read more
It’s been a while since I posted and it’s difficult to know where to start when it comes to exciting news. I’ve been doing a lot of flying – Hong Kong, around the state of Victoria where I live, and another trip into South Australia where my family lives. In terms of gala reveals, I … Read more
As you might know – or have guessed if you’ve read any of my FB posts or guest blogs – I love historical costuming. So this is a short post with a few pictures of my projects – completed and future – and my ideas around them. On Friday afternoon, the house experienced the chaos … Read more
CONGRATULATIONS, JOY! I’ve just emailed to ask you where I should send your copy of Wicked Wager. Thank you so much for entering the Rafflecopter contest! Win a Paperback or Large Print copy of Wicked Wager Plus a bag of Caramello Koalas “It wasn’t what I expected in a romance, but then sometimes the unexpected … Read more