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Item number ten: Fall in love with something new.

When London photographer Maya Stone is given a terminal diagnosis, she doesn’t create a cliché bucket list of grand adventures. Instead, she drafts a notebook of ten quiet intentions... a blueprint for learning how to truly see the world before her time runs out.

She never expected the final item on her list to be a person. She never expected Max.

We are officially 4 DAYS away from the launch of After Light. This is a story about the beautiful,...

In After Light, time is the ultimate antagonist. The Trope: "Race Against Time" + "Forced Proximity." The Stakes: A rapid-onset diagnosis and a nine-year-old secret.

The Vibe: Heart-wrenching but hopeful. Maya refuses to fade away. Max refuses to let her go. Will the truth come out before the light thins?

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Tell a friend who needs a new "tearjerker" for their holiday reading list!

We are officially less than a week away from the launch of After Light.

This story is about Maya, a London photographer racing a terminal clock, and Max, a landscape writer who holds a secret connection to her past. It’s a journey from the stark, frozen canvas of the Arctic to the sun-bleached coves of the Mediterranean, exploring what it means to live with radical presence when time is running out.

It’s about finding the beauty in the breaks, passing the torch, and discovering the "light...

I’m sitting here with a cup of coffee, looking at the calendar, and I honestly can’t quite believe what I’m seeing.

In exactly seven days, my tenth novel, After Light, will be out in the world.

Ten books.

If you had told the thirteen-year-old version of me... the girl who had stories pouring out of her so fast she couldn’t control them, that one day she would have ten published novels, she would have thought it was a beautiful dream. If you had told me in my twenties, while I was publishing...

If you're anything like me, your "To Be Read" pile is towering, yet you’re always on the hunt for that next magical story to sink into.

Today, I want to share a fantastic corner of the internet that I've recently fallen in love with: The Cute Indie Book Browse (CIBB), hosted by the wonderful contemporary romance author Margaret Amatt!

Margaret (who writes absolutely gorgeous, heartwarming romances set in Scotland) created CIBB as a dedicated space to champion indie authors and help readers find...

If you’ve ever wanted to step inside a world where the smell of fresh pages fills the air, where you can chat face-to-face with your favourite writers, and where your love for all things literary is completely celebrated, then I have some incredible news for you.

Whether you are a hardcore romance reader, a thriller enthusiast, an aspiring writer, or looking for a magical weekend out with the kids, 'All Booked Up' has built an experience that has something for everyone.

Here is a sneak peek at...

"I am doing a massive happy dance! 'After Light' has already hit the Top 1,000 in Literary Fiction on Amazon... and we haven't even launched yet! Thank you to everyone who has grabbed the 99p pre-order. You’re helping Maya and Max find their light!"

There is a specific kind of magic in the "Afterlight"... that glow that remains after the sun has dipped below the horizon, but before the world goes dark.

For the last few months, I have lived in that space with Maya and Max. I have walked the...

Choosing your next great read is a lot like choosing a destination. Sometimes you want the warmth of a sunset and the comfort of a slow-burn connection; other times, you want the adrenaline of a dark hallway and a secret that refuses to stay buried.

As an author, my imagination often lives in two very different places. Today, I’m helping you decide which side of my world you should visit first.

Option 1: The Heart-Healing Escape

Book: Country Hearts

If you believe that home isn't just a place,...

Hi everyone,

It’s been an incredible journey since Megan, Rita, and Emily first "moved" into that Tennessee ranch. Watching readers from my home in Essex all the way to the USA fall in love with the "Cowboy Clause" has been the highlight of my year.

Whether you loved Megan’s standoff with the dirt, Rita’s battle with Napoleon the "Chief Chicken," or Emily finally finding a hero better than her books, thank you for reading.

As a self-published author, the "big secret" to helping a book succeed...

Hi everyone,

I have some big news to share regarding my books and where you can find them.

After March 30th, I am officially removing all of my titles from the Kindle Unlimited (KU) program. This is part of a larger, long-term decision to "go wide," making my books available on all digital platforms like Kobo, Nook, Apple Books, Google Play, and beyond.

I'm incredibly grateful to everyone who has read and supported me through KU over the years. It's been a wonderful platform, but for this next...

They say don’t judge a book by its cover... but we all do. And that’s a good thing! A great cover isn't just a pretty picture; it’s a promise to the reader. It tells you exactly what kind of ride you're about to get on.

Recently, I looked at the original cover for Behind The Stars and I realised something: it wasn't keeping its promise. While my other works embrace the heartfelt and the emotional (the 'Queen of Tears' brand is real, folks!), this particular story has a much darker, sharper...

We’ve all been there. You put your heart and soul into creating something, you launch it into the world, and then... you wait. You wait for the reviews, the feedback, the moment of connection.

Well, for my latest book, Quiet Whispers, that connection arrived in a rather unexpected form.

It seems a reader was looking for something that I, quite simply, didn’t deliver. And no, it wasn't a plot twist or character development issue. It was… a missing horse.

Yes, you read that right. A horse named...

To the 870 of you who grabbed a Rosewood story during my 9-day giveaway... first of all, thank you! Seeing the pages read surge to just under 2,000 shows that you are already diving into these worlds.

If you’ve enjoyed the journey, leaving a review is the #1 way to support an indie author. It doesn’t have to be a long essay, a simple "I loved this story!" makes a world of difference.

How to leave your review on Amazon:

1. Search for the Book: Go to Amazon and type in the title you read (like our...

Hi everyone,

Can we just take a second to talk about the freebie 9 days I just had?

I am officially coming up for air after our massive book marathon, and I am absolutely speechless at the support you’ve shown the Rosewood stories. Because of you, we didn't just share a few books, we started a movement!

The Final Scoreboard

Thanks to your downloads, three of my books hit the #1 spot in their categories!

Here is how the "podium" looks today:

• GOLD: Quiet Whispers – 462 downloads.
• SILVER: Just...

The Gold Medal Spotlight

461 DOWNLOADS! Quiet Whispers takes the Gold!

The results of our 9-day marathon are in, and Quiet Whispers officially took the top spot on the podium! With a staggering 461 downloads, this story of family and forgiveness reached readers all across the globe.

• Global Impact: From 382 readers in the US to our new friends in the UK, Australia, Germany, and the Netherlands... thank you for giving this story a home!
• The Highlight: We even hit #1 in Women’s Humorous Fiction...

They say that stories are meant to be shared, but over the last nine days, you all took that sentiment to a level I never dreamed possible.

To celebrate my readers and welcome new ones into the fold, I decided to do something a little wild: I offered all nine of my novels for free. I woke up today to look at the final numbers, and I’m still pinching myself.

The Stats at a Glance

Since the middle of February, we have seen a whirlwind of activity:

• Total Units Moved: 756 books are now in the hands...

They say that writing is a solitary job, but today has felt like one giant, global celebration.

I woke up yesterday morning hoping for a few downloads of my sweet romance, Quiet Whispers, during its free promotion. I never imagined I would be sitting here, the next day, looking at a #1 Best Seller badge.

The View from the Top

As of this morning, Quiet Whispers has officially climbed to the top of the charts. Here is the breakdown that has me absolutely floored:

• #1 in Women's Humorous Fiction...

To celebrate our 24th wedding anniversary, I’ve decided to do something super special for the next 9 days.I am putting one of my novels up for FREE as an ebook every single day, starting today (Feb 14th) through February 22nd!

Whether you’re just starting your collection, need one more to complete the set, or want to gift a digital copy to a friend, now is the time.

CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL THE BOOKS

Back in December, a local reader reached out to order 11 copies of 'Behind The Stars' for her book club’s January pick. I was absolutely thrilled, and when she invited me to join their discussion in person, I jumped at the chance!

On Monday night, with my daughter behind the lens as my official photographer, we headed to Zafferano Lounge. It was such a pleasure to sit down with the group, dive into their questions about the writing process, and hear their thoughts on the story. There is truly...

The moment we've all been wobbly-waiting for is finally here! Today, "Wonky Gonky and the Wobbly Wind" officially launches and is available to bring smiles and important lessons into homes everywhere!

It's been a journey of passion, tiny gnome hats, and countless cups of coffee, and I couldn't be more thrilled to introduce you to Gonky – a character who has truly captured my heart, and I hope he captures yours too.

Who is Wonky Gonky?

Gonky isn't your average garden gnome. With his charmingly...