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Pre-order and stand a chance of naming or being a character in a novel! The Woman and Her Stars releases on Mar 3. It's now up for pre-oder. If you pre-order a copy and DM me proof before Jan 30, you’ll go into a lucky draw to win the right to name a character in the manuscript I’m working on.

A Christmas gift for you? The eBook of The Invincible Miss Cust is on sale for today only for just $1.99 wherever you buy eBooks. If you’ve been waiting to dive in, now’s the perfect time! Happy holidays and happy reading!

A Christmas gift for you? The eBook of The Invincible Miss Cust is on sale for today only for just $1.99 wherever you buy eBooks. If you’ve been waiting to dive in, now’s the perfect time! Happy holidays and happy reading!

Casting announcement! ‘The Thursday Murder Club,’ ‘Pirates of the Caribbean,’ and ‘Cruella de Vil’ star Elizabeth Knowelden will narrate ‘The Woman and Her Stars’ audiobook. The audiobook will be released at the same time as the book on March 3, 2026.

Happy International Cheetah Day! Learn more about cheetahs and how to save the species at www.internationalcheetahday.com.

Coming to a book retailer near you in four months! Thank you for this wonderful review, Audrey Blake. 💕 Links to pre-order THE WOMAN AND HER STARS are in my bio.

Cyber Monday Book Deal! If you haven't yet read Follow Me to Africa, here's your chance to get it at a steal with this Cyber Monday Book Deal. The link is in my bio.

Thank you for the wonderful review Tracey Enerson Wood! I am thrilled you enjoyed my story about Caroline Herschel. The Woman and Her Stars will be published on March 3, 2026 and is available on pre-order now wherever you buy your books. See the link in my bio.

Great novel and history of science. www.netgalley.com/book/688668/... #TheWomanandHerStars #Netgalley #booksky @readlandmark.bsky.social @pennyhaw.bsky.social

Publisher of the audio version of The Woman at the Wheel, Recorded Books is celebrating Thanksgiving with a special 50% off discount. www.audiobooks.com/promotions/p...

If you’re interested in evolution, paleoanthropology, and/or read Follow Me to Africa, my book about Mary Leakey, you’ll be fascinated by this study—co-authored by Mary’s granddaughter, Louise Leakey—about the hands of Paranthropus boisei unearthed recently. www.newscientist.com/article/2500...

It's just five months to publication of THE WOMAN AND HER STARS, which is historical fiction about 18th century astronomer, Caroline Herschel. See the link to pre-order or add to your wish list in my bio.

Caroline Herschel became the world's first salaried woman astronomer in 1787. THE WOMAN AND HER STARS follows Caroline's journey from servant in Hanover, to celebrated soprano in Bath to distinguished scientist. Interested? Enter the Goodreads giveaway by Oct 31. www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...

Caroline Herschel became the world's first salaried woman astronomer in 1787. THE WOMAN AND HER STARS follows Caroline's journey from servant in Hanover, to celebrated soprano in Bath to distinguished scientist. Interested? Enter the Goodreads giveaway by Oct 31. www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...

Don’t miss this opportunity!

Don’t miss this opportunity!

Goodreads giveaway alert! 10 copies of THE WOMAN AND HER STARS are up for grabs. The offer ends on October 31. Enter here: www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...

Read this, read that; the choices are overwhelming, but @lisamarks.bsky.social 's 'Your Monday Mote' is one you shouldn't miss. open.substack.com/pub/lisamark...

Goodreads giveaway alert! 10 copies of THE WOMAN AND HER STARS are up for grabs. The offer ends on October 31. Enter here: www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...

Happiness is ... Liberty Books with Christy, @pennyhaw.bsky.social & @gailgil.bsky.social! ❤️

Writing biographical fiction has opened my eyes to how many other women have done amazing things we’ll never know because they weren’t written about alongside the history of their fathers, brothers, and husbands. Anonymous, but we applaud and thank you nonetheless.

Hankering after more Gilded Age? You might enjoy The Woman at the Wheel.

PRE-ORDER SALE! For a limited time, Barnes & Noble is offering 25% off all pre-orders for readers with a (free) B&N Rewards account. Now is the perfect time to pre-order THE WOMAN AND HER STARS. Use the code PREORDER25 at checkout. www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-woman-...

Hankering after more Gilded Age? You might enjoy The Woman at the Wheel.

Writing biographical fiction has opened my eyes to how many other women have done amazing things we’ll never know because they weren’t written about alongside the history of their fathers, brothers, and husbands. Anonymous, but we applaud and thank you nonetheless.

If you're looking for some weekend reading inspiration and you loved watching Out of Africa, you might enjoy Follow Me to Africa. There's more information on the book in the link in my bio.

Today, four years ago. "...this book is no fluff ball." It's one of the most memorable reviews of The Wilderness Between Us, which went on to win the 2022 WFWA Star Award. Read more about the book here tinyurl.com/39mbfy62

We are delighted to announce that the SA Book Awards 2025 Adult Fiction Shortlist includes 'The Bitterness of Olives' by Andrew Brown! Congratulations, Andrew, and all other shortlisted authors! karavanpress.com/2025/08/07/s...

Unsolicited Writing Advice, no: 76783.9999: PROMOTION. Trad published authors can usually rely on some promotion from their publishers. However, you shouldn't rely on this: publicists are often overworked and underpaid, and don't have time to think up brilliant ideas for all their authors.

“Who, among your characters, are real? Did you have to disguise them?” “Have people recognized themselves in your book? If so, how did they react?” Books might be marketed as fiction, but it’s the truth and possibility thereof that intrigues people. Insight from novelist @pennyhaw.bsky.social

Thank you, Bookbub for including FOLLOW ME TO AFRICA as one of your “brightest and best biographical fiction books” for 2025. The photograph shows 22-year-old Mary and Louis Leakey at Olduvai Gorge in 1935 when she first followed him to Africa. See full list here: www.bookbub.com/blog/biograp...

I've received some lovely messages from readers about The Invincible Miss Cust, including a graphic reminding me of the similarities between the book and the series, All Creatures Great & Small. Thank you! It's no coincidence that I grew up reading James Herriot books and dreaming of being a vet.

The Invincible Miss Cust was released almost three years ago. Today I was invited to talk to a book club about it and was reminded what an incredible story it is. Thank you for living such an inspiring life, Aleen Cust.

The publisher of the audiobook of The Woman at the Wheel, Recorded Books is currently discounting it at 50%. Bertha Benz’s story is beautifully narrated by award-winning narrator, actor and author, Caroline Hewitt. Don’t miss the opportunity! www.audiobooks.com/promotions/p...

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Based on the true story of Caroline Herschel, THE WOMAN AND HER STARS shines a light on a woman who was raised to believe she was worth nothing more than to serve others, but whose genius and resolve made her one of the world’s leading astronomers. To be published on March 3, 2026.

Available for $1.99 for a limited time, FOLLOW ME TO AFRICA is historical fiction inspired by the life of Mary Leakey. tinyurl.com/45ar879b

I'm excited about the cover and title reveal, and more information about my next work of biographical historical fiction, which will be posted by my publisher on Wednesday, July 9. The book will be published in March 2026. Watch this space on Wednesday for the reveal!

The Woman at the Wheel in Danish, Czech, Polish and, of course, English. The Author of the Book? Incredulous. Based on the real life of Bertha Benz, who with her husband Carl, built the prototype automobile that evolved into the Mercedes-Benz marque. A story of perseverance, resilience, and love.

“Patience is the road to wisdom, but hunger is the ditch that rumbles the wagon.” Sophie the Scottie.

“Patience is the road to wisdom, but hunger is the ditch that rumbles the wagon.” Sophie the Scottie.

Join us for A Night in the Serengeti when I discuss Follow Me to Africa with the Third Thursday of the Month Bookclub on Zoom on Saturday 14 June at 17h30 SAST/10h30 CST. RSVP: Third Thursday of the Month Bookclub on Facebook.

Just two giraffes enjoying the view in their uber somewhere in the Karoo in South Africa.

The Kingsmead Book Fair takes place at Kingsmead College in Rosebank, Johannesburg this weekend. Take a look at the full programme at www.kingsmead.co.za and join us if you can!

I chose five inspiring, eye-opening works of historical fiction set in Africa for Shepherd and justified my choices here: shepherd.com/best-books/i...

Thank you, readers!

Fully-edible bookcakes for a Follow Me to Africa event this week. Proof that you can have your book and eat it. 😉

What an enjoyable morning.

Want to learn about Bertha Benz's contributions to the invention and business behind the Benz Motorwagen* alongside her husband, Carl Benz? There's a special on the audiobook, which is beautifully narrated by Caroline Hewitt. *Evolved into the Mercedes-Benz marque. www.audiobooks.com/promotions/p...