Back in Wales and loving it! The book is almost ready to be published, so we’re combining publicity photos with a family holiday in the place that keeps calling us back. #Wales #booksky #bookish #family #walking

Today I bring you the opening lines of Winter Queen. King Arthur is dead and Myraddin is on the offensive. What are the Huntingdon brothers going to do to ensure Lady Ilyana’s prophecy is fulfilled? #booksky #bookish #fantasy #Wales #glastonbury

Link in bio to stationary version of the poem and April’s photo prompt. The Guardian sits on top of Tintagel & we always have to go and say hello when we visit. So when I started writing my fantasy series I knew it had to feature King Arthur in some way. #tintagel #cornwall #poem #booksky #bookish

Had a lovely day out in Bath. One of my favourite cities to visit. #janeausten #booksky #bookish #regency #literature

One willing and able assistant. One day to do a whirlwind tour of Glastonbury taking promo photos. We were a tad windswept but we got there in the end! #book #bookish #booksky #location #bookseries

April is light on events but still a busy time behind the scenes. #booksky #bookish #booksales #location #sales

This month’s reading roundup - full roundup of what I’ve been up to is on my Substack newsletter from 8am BST. Linktr.ee link is in bio. #reading #booksky #bookish #readinglist #book

Being on the Cornish coast always brings with it a sense of #wellbeing. Fresh air and plenty of opportunity to write keeps my body and mind balanced. #booksky #bookish #Cornwall #walking

The quest for book promo photos (and maybe some sneaky family time!) is underway. Stage 1 - making the most of not having to drive to get some extra words down. #booksky #bookish #train #writer #editor

We’ll be heading to Glastonbury first. The adventure starts tomorrow!! #booksky #bookish #fantasy #wales #walking

This month’s blog is all about the stages of novel writing. I wrote this because a customer genuinely thought we just write the story and then publish it. Do you have any stages I’ve not included? #booksky #bookish #novelwriting #writer #writersky

It’s been a case of writing little bits here and there recently, but I finally hit the halfway point today! #booksky #bookish #crime #historical #readers

It’s cover reveal day! Available to pre-order from today. #booksky #bookish #fantasy #series #legend

March’s #book review is of ‘Almost Life’. Beautiful and moving. Link to full review is in linktr.ee in bio. #booksky #bookish #lgbtq #bookrecommendations

The Queen is coming… #booksky #fantasy

The past two weeks have been crazy busy, but being back in the classroom has been amazing. I don’t often miss teaching, but I do miss working with young people and both visits have been amazing. #booksky #author #bookish #workshops #schoolvisit

March’s guest blog comes from author TG Trouper and he is talking about the inspiration behind his book ‘The Collaborator’. Link to full blog is via linktr.ee in my bio. #booksky #bookish #thriller #mystery #crime

The first of my recent school visits was fabulous! Had a great time talking about why neurodiversity can be a superpower for writers. #neurodivergent #booksky #bookish #school #authorlife

So many local authors at this event. Lots of different genres and ages, we’ve got everything from picture books to adults; there really is something for everyone. #kelvedon #essex #booksky #bookish #bookfair

Lots of fabulous local authors will be selling and signing their books at this event. Come and say hello and choose your next read! #essex #booksky #bookish #reader

As LitFest draws to a temporary close, while we plan the rest of this year’s events, it’s nice to look back & see how much we crammed into the main part of this year’s festival! If you’d like to help organise or be involved next year, drop us a message. #booksky #essex #bookfestival #authorsky

I’m all over the place in March. Busy busy busy!! Not sure when I’m going to find time to actually write, as I’m meant to be drafting the next book… #booksky #bookish #book #author #dayinthelife

A round up of February’s books. To see what I’ve been up to aside from reading and for a writing challenge, my newsletter is on Substack - link in my bio. What have you read this month? #booksky #reading #reader #bookish #writer

Some poems are easier to write than others. This one was composed for a good friend of mine who wanted something written about her dad’s boat. She truly is a thing of beauty and I tried to do her justice. #sailing #heritage #booksky #poetry #poem

One of the perils of being self-employed and working from home is never switching off from the things that need doing. I really notice a difference when I don’t make time to lose myself in a good book. #mentalhealth #reading #booksky #bookish #wellness

This storm & flooding inspired the opening scene of ‘Folly’, 1st in my historical fiction trilogy which charts a community through more than 100y. It came full circle, as the 3rd book ‘Silver Darling’ is set in the lockdown I wrote the 1st book during! #booksky #bookish #fiction #storm #bookseries

Link to blog is in my linktr.ee bio. I love this series - as will you if you are a fan of Agatha Christie! #agathachristie #crime #books #bookish

Some interesting points made here. It’s worth a read even if some of it is a bit outdated now (it was written early ‘90s) but a lot of it still applies and it’s been added to my ‘books I’ve enjoyed but which made me cross’ list. #feminism #booksky #beauty #women #feministbooks

Today’s offering is a poem about not judging solely on what you see. It’s taken from my ‘Hidden Voices’ collection on the theme of being unable or unwilling to speak up. Link to buy in bio. #booksky #poetrysky #school

It’s been a busy old week with a highly strung dog and a lot of writing to do!

February’s photo prompt is live now on my blog. Link below if you want to read without moving text! #booksky www.reloten.com/post/photo-p...

Celebrated a successful book launch with a cup of tea and binged #Bridgerton Link to book in bio! #booksky #bookish #poetry #books

A roundup of January’s reading #booksky #books #bookworm #reader #book

Another #shortstory excerpt from my new #book collection ‘Words Will Travel 2025’. What would you do if you met your child’s bully and they were in a vulnerable situation????? #writingastherapy #bookstagram #bookish Link to pre-order in bio. #booksky

The lead up to launch day never gets any less nerve-wracking, especially as an over thinker. Will anyone turn up? Will they like the book? Will it sell? But, I wouldn’t change it for a minute. I write, not because I want to, but because I HAVE to. It’s part of who I am. #booksky #mentalhealth

An excerpt from one of the stories in my new collection. This one and the accompanying poem was inspired by a visit to @suttonhoo.bsky.social. Words Will Travel 2025 launches on 1st Feb. Link to pre-order in bio #booksky

This month’s blog is on Writing for Wellbeing & how I’ve been using writing & walking to keep myself well & balanced. Looking forward to discussing this more at my book launch next Sunday, as part of Brightlingsea Literary Festival’s Launch at the Legion. #wellbeing www.reloten.com/post/writing...

This ‘might’ have been take 2 as I forgot to press the red button first time around and this time the pup decided it looked like a fun game! Very happy with my proof of ‘Words Will Travel 2025’ and looking forward to the real things arriving. #booksky #newbooks #poetry #shortstory

This month’s book review is The Secret Lives Of Murderers’ Wives #booksky #bookreview www.reloten.com/post/review-...

January’s guest blog comes from the awesome JM Langan #blog #writing www.reloten.com/post/guest-b...

First #pictureprompt and #poem of 2026. #booksky #poetrysky www.reloten.com/post/photo-p...

December’s newsletter is now live, so you can see what I’ve been up to this month. www.reloten.com/post/decembe...

As we head into Christmas, I want to share some of my favourite suggestions for presents for the book lover in your life. #bookgifts #booksky www.reloten.com/post/gift-id...

This month’s photo prompt is a seasonal one. #Christmas2025 #poetrylovers www.reloten.com/post/decembe...

Find out what I’ve been reading and writing throughout November. #booksky www.reloten.com/post/novembe...

This month’s blog is all about memorable literary quotes. www.reloten.com/post/quotes-...

November’s book review is of Rosie Sandler’s latest Gardener Mysteries book. I loved it! #booksky Due out on 25th November www.reloten.com/post/review-...

This month’s guest #blog is from the wonderful @katebakerwrites.bsky.social and is all about life after publication day. #historicalfiction www.reloten.com/post/guest-b...

November’s photo #prompt is a topical one, but my poetic response is perhaps less so. #adhd www.reloten.com/post/novembe...

October’s newsletter is up on the blog #booksky www.reloten.com/post/october...