And It's Publication Day

Today my 7th novel, The Neighbour on Post Office Lane was published! 

This book has been over three years in the making. It's done rounds with publishers, even making some edits from their suggestions, and still no joy. (More of the post office was included.) 

Coming from a traditionally published background, I had hoped to find the right publisher for this book. However, what a journey to self-publish. It has been rather satisfying, and a little addictive. And I'm still nervous there's a typo I've not spotted.

Yesterday marked 13 years as a published author with my debut novel Plus One is a Lucky Number. So a double celebration today really. 

If you've read any of my books, I'm sure you'll love my warm, fun and flirty The Neighbour on Post Office Lane. 

There's one hot mechanic and a thriller writer... Rosie needs to learn to slow down to the sleepy Somerset pace and Daryl needs to leave his past behind. 

It's available in ebook and paperback, and is also free in Kindle Unlimited. Hardback coming soon... 

Buy link for Amazon UK here! But it is available worldwide. 

Visit Morton's Blog Post...

I was invited over to Morton S Gray's blog today to talk about The Neighbour on Post Office Lane... 

Here's a link to the post HERE

Out 30 August 2026! Not long now! 

Have You Pre-ordered Your Copy?

I am majorly excited. The Neighbour on Post Office Lane is out 30 August 2026.

Pre-orders are coming in, which is making me feel loved, if truth be told.

I'm so nervous about putting this book out there, but it needs to leave my desk so I can work on my next project.

 
Have you pre-ordered? Or followed me on Amazon for the latest news?

I am even working on a Hardback for this book as, well, I thought, why the hell not. This will be my first book available in LARGE PRINT. (This might come out a bit later... unless I pull my socks up and get it sorted in time for 30 August 2026)

Pre-order HERE! 

Follow me on Amazon: here: https://amzn.to/4zc9AEG

How To Make An Author Happy

Seriously, the amount of emails I'm receiving from book reviewers, book clubs or book marketers etc about promoting my book(s). And it's got worse as most are now generated by AI.

If I thought for one instant it would boost my book sales... but sadly it just lines their pockets, not mine!

I've said it before, and I'll say it again: Readers are authors book reviewers. No author should pay for their book to be reviewed!

So if you do read a book, and you enjoy it, please leave a review.

It doesn't have to be war and peace. Just say in one or two sentences why you enjoyed it. And ideally leave it where you bought the book and maybe on Goodreads if you have an account.

If you hated it - you are only allowed to tell the author if they're filthy rich, famous or dead (ha ha!)

The Neighbour on Post Office Lane is out in paperback and eBook on 30 August 2026 - available to pre-order the eBook here: https://amzn.to/45GNJro

Tweaking Book Covers - The Neighbour on Post Office Lane

It's a little like spot the difference, but here's the two book covers I've been working on, one tweaked slightly for more prominent font and a couple of differences. 

Does it look better? 

Cover 1

Cover 2

Do you prefer Cover 1 or Cover 2? 

Now available to pre-order: https://amzn.to/4f3ScZD