This and That!

Recently we went to Christies, a lovely furnishing store in the Scottish Borders, and ended up ordering a new three piece suite. The armchairs were so comfortable, I wonder whether I will drop off to sleep the moment I sit down. But then, they are meant to be comfy, aren't they? No point in having an uncomfortable chair when you are supposed to be relaxing. 😅 Who can possibly enjoy a good television programme or a good book, if they aren't sitting comfortably?
Now, all we have to do is wait patiently until the furniture is made and delivered.

Heard this morning that most of my books on sale at the Borders Book Festival were sold, so that was  a piece of good news. I do hope that bought the novels really enjoy them.

A Surprise for Christine

Today, there is an offer on A Surprise for Christine, a collection of short stories. They are all upbeat and inspiring, and so easy to read. The price is only 99c/99p for the next 4/5 days, so don't miss out - the week could be over before you know it!


That's all for the moment, I do hope you all have a wonderful week.


Cheers!

Chink! Chink!

* * * Borders Book Festival 2019 - UPDATE * * *

The Borders Book Festival starts tomorrow - 13th June and runs until Sunday 16th June.

Just a reminder that the Festival will be up and running tomorrow. There will be quite a number of celebrities appearing up until Sunday. I hope you manage to get tickets to see your favourite.

I won't be speaking at the festival. However, signed copies of my latest three novels, Agnes Lockwood Mysteries, will be in the bookshop, so please take a few minutes to check them out.

If you are going to the festival, I do hope you have a wonderful day! 

All versions of the three books shown in the picture above can be found on Amazon

Cheers!!

Chink! Chink!

Borders Book Festival 2019

The Borders Book Festival is almost upon us. 13th - 16th June.

The Festival is held in Melrose, a lovely town in the Scottish Borders. During the summer months, the town is usually very busy with tourists, wishing to visit the historic buildings surrounding the town. Abbotsford, the home of Sir Walter Scott and Dryburgh Abbey to name two, while in the town itself are the ruins of Melrose Abbey, a 14th-century monastery.

Nevertheless, people are not put off from visiting the Festival, which is held in the gardens of Harmony House, a short walk from the abbey. The reason is that so many famous names come to the Festival to give talks, sign copies of their books and mingle with the visitors. Follow the link to find out who will be there this year - BORDERS BOOK FESTIVAL 

While I won't be appearing at the festival in person, signed copies of my latest novels, Agnes Lockwood Mysteries will be Available in the Festival Shop. Therefore, perhaps you might be interested in taking a peek - you never know, one of them might catch your eye.

Murder on Tyneside, Death on Tyneside and Vengeance on Tyneside  - Agnes Lockwood is the new female sleuth on Tyneside.

Agnes Lockwood Mysteries

Well I think that is all for the moment. I wish you all w wonderful day at the Book Festival.

Cheers!!

Chink! Chink!

Special Offer!

The first thing on the agenda today, is to mention that Death on Tyneside is only 99c/99p for a short time.

Death on Tyneside

This is the second book in the Agnes Lockwood Mystery Series. Agnes is back up to her old tricks again; helping the police with a murder investigation.

If you haven't already read this cozy murder mystery, then now is the time to download a copy.

The novel was awarded 5 stars by Readers Favorite when it was first released.



We had the most wonderful weather here in the Scottish Borders over the Easter Holiday. We didn't actually go anywhere, however, we were able to make full use of our garden swing. Sadly, I don't think this weekend looks so promising, but fingers are crossed that the weather men/women have got it wrong.

Vengeance on Tyneside

Next month, will see the Borders Book Festival again. I don't know how long it has been going now, but it seems to get bigger and better every year. Once again, my novels will be the Festival Book Shop. I can only hope that they will do as well as they did last year, when every copy was sold.


This year, I will be including my latest release - Vengeance on Tyneside (Agnes Lockwood Mysteries Book 3). It was only released a short time ago, but seems to be doing very well.



I think that is all for the moment.
Enjoy the weekend.

Cheers!!

Chink! Chink!

NEW RELEASE + MORE!

Vengeance on Tyneside

My latest novel, Vengeance on Tyneside, (Agnes Lockwood Mysteries Book 3) has been published by Creativia and is available on Amazon in both ebook and paperback editions.

One woman is found stabbed, followed shortly by another. What’s the connection?

After a trip to the coast, Agnes Lockwood is shocked when she finds a young woman lying in the Central Station. She had been stabbed in the chest and had lost a great deal of blood.

DCI Alan Johnson and Sergeant Andrews quickly begin to investigate the crime. However, they are soon to learn that this is only the first case of its kind when, shortly afterwards, another stabbing takes place on the quayside.

Agnes is keen to help with the investigation, but DCI Johnson wants her to stay away from the case. However, as he is already aware, she is not a woman to be put off so easily… 

The Trojan Project

The Trojan Project is free to download for the next few days, so don't miss out on this spine-chilling thriller. 

A peaceful night turns into a nightmare when a green mist descends across the valley, its swirling tendrils seeming to bear a life of their own.

When Sarah's husband doesn't return from work, she sets out to search for him. A terrifying discovery awaits her, and before long, she finds herself caught in a desperate search not only for her husband, but also for the meaning of the green light.

Thrust in a nightmare world and pursued by enemies from all sides, Sarah soon realizes that she is in mortal danger...and that trust has become a word with little meaning.

Can they survive the secret in the hills?

Enjoy the weekend everyone. Happy Reading !!  

Cheers!!

Chink! Chink!

Back Again!

I am so sorry that I haven't posted a blog since the end of last year. I have been so tied up trying to get my latest novel finished, I seem to have lost all track of time. However, I am happy to say that it is all finished, been edited and I sent it off to the publisher this morning. Now it is wait and see time.

The novel, Vengeance on Tyneside, is the third in the Agnes Lockwood Mystery Series. Once again, Agnes sets out to find a killer, much to the annoyance of DCI Johnson. Nevertheless, as those of you who have read the first two books in the series, Agnes is not a woman to be put off because some one says - no.

I will post further updates of the novel's progress when I hear from the publisher.  Meanwhile, fingers and toes are crossed - at least in this house they are!

Apart from that, I have little to pass on. All has been much the same here. Though I am hoping that we will get to spend a few days on the quayside at Newcastle-upon-Tyne, the setting for my Tyneside novels. That being the case, we will definitely go to our favourite cafe and enjoy a glass or two of wine at our favourite cafe by the River Tyne and the Millennium Bridge. Brilliant, I can almost see it now... So will you in moment or two, as I usually post a photo of me sitting outside there at the end of my posts.

Enjoy your day. I look forward to getting back to you very soon.

Cheers!

Chink! Chink!

Happy Christmas and all best wishes for a Wonderful New Year

I would just like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy Year.

My year has been filled with tears of happiness and of sadness, but at the end of the day - that is life.

Have a great time over the Holiday Season. But take care. Don't do anything rash. Look after yourselves and your families and your friends.


Cheers!

It's Been a While...

Yes, I know it has been a while sine my last post, but there has been a complication over the last couple of months.

My husband had a stroke at the beginning of October and was rushed to hospital. I can't believe how suddenly it happened. Earlier that day, we had been poring over a crossword puzzle in the newspaper and all had been well. But later, when I went to speak to him, his speech was slurred and his mouth was drooping. When he couldn't raise his arms, I called for an ambulance.Thankfully, they arrived about ten minutes later and confirmed what I told them. A few minutes later, they were on their way to the hospital. I followed in our car.

As it turned out, because of picking up the signs quickly, he was given the right medication early enough to stop the bleeding in the brain. Phil was discharged from the General Hospital after two weeks to out local hospital, where he spent a further week. He is home now, but though he doesn't have any paralysis, the stroke had slowed him down quite a lot.

Now we are both taking things very quietly - not that we rushed around anywhere before Phil's stroke. You will recall how most of my posts tell you that everything is much the same and I don't have any news.  I think I prefer it that way than what happened recently...

Christmas is coming closer and I am trying to be prepared this year. Cards are written and I have also included the little round-robin letter I usually write. I have even managed to get most of the Christmas presents sorted - that is a plus. Now I need to wrap them.

I will give you all a heads up while I am here - Murder on Tyneside, (Agnes Lockwood Mysteries Book 1) will be free to download on 21st November for a short time. If you haven't read this novel, then now would be a good time to download a copy.  You might also like to consider downloading Death on Tyneside (Book 2)  either at the same time - or in advance. They are both stand alone reads. That way, you will getting two books for the price of one! Now that is a real bargain.


I think that is all for the moment!

Hope you all have a great day, wherever you are!

Cheers !!

Chink! Chink!