Author's Note: In case you missed the posts explaining what this is all about, a few years ago, some friends and I decided to create a list of writing prompts where our original characters "visited" other books. Seeing as the resulting stories were...

Today I'm dipping into my 1923 copy of Mrs Beeton's Cookery Book again and raiding it for information. And, seeing as it's Veganuary as I type this, I thought I'd see what the Roaring Twenties had on offer for those of us who c...

Author's Note: In case you missed the posts explaining what this is all about, a few years ago, some friends and I decided to create a list of writing prompts where our original characters "visited" other books. Seeing as the resulting stories were ...

Hello, and Happy New Year! For the first author feature of 2026, I'm delighted to welcome Julia Blake, who is the prolific author of books in all different kinds of genres - meaning we have an interesting interview ahead of us! So, without further a...

Today I am delighted to welcome my friend, romance writer T.L. Clark, who has joined me today to talk about her books, in particular one of her more recent releases, Love Habit - which I was lucky enough to beta read! It was one of my favourite rea...

Author's Note: In case you missed the posts explaining what this is all about, a few years ago, some friends and I decided to create a list of writing prompts where our original characters "visited" other books. Seeing as the resulting stories were ...

A Taste of 1920s Christmas: Mince Pies Part of writing historical mysteries is research into the era. Quite a lot of research, actually, as that's what helps me create an authentic-feeling atmosphere so it feels like you're stepping into the 1920s...

Author's Note: In case you missed the posts explaining what this is all about, a few years ago, some friends and I decided to create a list of writing prompts where our original characters "visited" other books. Seeing as the resulting stories were...

Today, I have the great pleasure of welcoming fantasy author Helen Garraway to the blog today, and I can't wait to share a very interesting interview with you! Hello! Thank you so much for joining me, it's wonderfuly to have you here. Please introd...

Author's Note: In case you missed the posts explaining what this is all about, a few years ago, some friends and I decided to create a list of writing prompts where our original characters "visited" other books. Seeing as the resulting...

Hello hello! A few weeks ago, on Instagram I asked if anyone had any questions they'd like to ask a mystery writer - specifically me. This was the post: Thankfully, a few people asked some questions. It's very difficult to do a Q&A session wit...

Author's Note: In case you missed the posts explaining what this is all about, a few years ago, some friends and I decided to create a list of writing prompts where our original characters "visited" other books. Seeing as the resulting stories were...

Today, I have the very great pleasure of welcoming Rosalind Barden to the blog - who, amongst other things, is a fellow historical mystery writer, so if you like my books, I know you're going to love this interview... Hi, Rosalind! Great to have y...

Author's Note: In case you missed the posts explaining what this is all about, a few years ago, some friends and I decided to create a list of writing prompts where our original characters "visited" other books. Seeing as the resulting stories were...

Why I Started My Own Book Fair   I loved Scholastic Book Fairs. My mother gave me five dollars, and I always came home with a book. And I’m not the only one who feels nostalgic about them. At least once a week, I see posts on social media abo...