Can you guess which of my books I’m talking about? I’ve been debating whether to change one of my covers as it doesn’t really ‘fit’ with either my others, or the genre. I’ve finally taken the plunge and am going for a bit of a re-brand with it. #blackpool #booksky #bookish #ballroomdance #love

This is such a pretty cover but it’s not the right one for this book. I can’t wait to share the new one with you all! #bookcover #pretty #booksky #bookish #uplifting

Thanks to all my guest contributors - listed in comments as wouldn't fit here open.substack.com/pub/lilylaws... #launchday #newbookalert

There are many reasons I love my dog, not least her positivity. Whether I’ve been gone 5m or 5h she’s overjoyed to see me. If someone is home she stands at the window waiting for me. She is a little bundle of positive energy with a heart bigger than her body. #dog #writingbuddy #wellbeing #creative

I asked my fellow writers what they do in order to produce their best work, but that other people might think made no difference at all! For me, the most important thing is my notebook, pen and ink. What are your ‘weird’ writing habits? #booksky #authorsky #comfort #bookish #writer

This book is about motherhood in all its wonderful, terrible glory. It’s for every mother who has ever looked at the carnage left by their children & wanted to cry, only to be comforted by a pair of chubby arms around their neck. #booksky #motherhoodunplugged #bookish #bookreview #family

This series has take 6y to complete, but launch day for the final Courts book is here! At last, it’s time to say farewell to the Huntingdon brothers: Sam, Henry and Arthur. But before we do, there is one final battle to face. And Myraddin has a new ally… #fantasy #ya #booksky #newbook #family

For a long time I’ve wanted to visit the site of the original Glastonbury Thorn. Setting several scenes there gave me the impetus to go looking for it. It’s just as beautiful a location in reality as it was in my head. #glastonbury #booksky #bookish #fantasy #myth

I’m sure this is a location I will come back to in future books simply because I’ve fallen even more in love with it than I was as a child. #wales #legend #fantasy #booksky #bookish

On today’s blog, author PN Johnson is extolling the virtues of writing on location. His books take him to Greece. Mine have taken me to Wales and Cornwall. Where have yours taken you? Link to full blog is in bio. #booktok #bookish #location #research #authorsoftiktok

I’m sad to say goodbye to the Huntingdon boys. There’ll be a couple of short stories next year in Words Will Travel 2026 & then it really will be farewell. I’m already deep into writing & editing the next books, but where will future ones will take me? #wales #cornwall #booksky #bookish #travel

It’s ONE WEEK to launch day!!!! 🚀 I can’t wait to send this one out into the world to join Books 1 & 2. This concludes The Courts trilogy. All 3 will be available in paperback and ebook - via my website and through Amazon. #booksky #fantasy #series #bookish #legend

This month’s photo prompt is also legend related as I think about the lessons we can learn from these stories. #booksky #bookish #legend #speakup #robinhood www.reloten.com/post/photo-p...

Our Sunday day out was to Bygones, Greenway and The Orange Elephant. A bit different to our walking day, but nice nonetheless! We finished it off by watching Dead Man’s Folly. #dayout #wellness #familyfun #literarysky #book

It’s only been a few weeks since we were down here but it’s still been too long! Gorgeous walk yesterday around Boscastle replenishing the mental reserves. #walk #wellness #booksky #bookish #cornwall

I love visiting places I’ve written about. Borth beach has been on my list since 2024’s ‘The Quest of the Summer King’. There is something incredibly magical about this sunken forest and the accompanying legend of Cantre’r Gwaelod. #booksky #fantasy #bookish #Wales #legend

Book 2 in The Courts continues the Huntingdon brothers’ story. Arthur must prove he is worthy to step into Robin’s shoes. A new enemy is hiding in the shadows, and Tilly is suffering from the events of Winter King - her behaviour is worrying… #booksky #wales #bookish #series #fantasy

Legends of the UK have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember, particularly #RobinHood & #KingArthur. On this month’s blog, I look at why those legends are so enduring and the impact they’ve had on my life. www.reloten.com/post/legendary #bookish #legend #fantasy #series #booksky

I’ve loved Shakespeare all my life. He has inspired my stories and poems and this one is from Hidden Voices (link in bio). Last week we had a brilliant day touring The Globe and a lovely meal afterwards. I am forever grateful for his genius. #shakespeare #booksky #bookish #london #theatre

Our days out together provide so much inspiration for my writing brain, as well as keeping me physically and mentally fit. #walking #writing #booksky #bookish #familyfun

Daft as a brush, the pair of them, but this series has gone from being something I wrote FOR them, to something I write WITH them. They’ve both contributed massively to The Rise Of The Winter Queen. #booksky #fantasy #bookish #kingdom #series

An unusual take on this story, this was a book I loved from start to finish. Full review is on my blog - linktr.ee link in bio. #booksky #bookish #greekmythology #book #review

The Courts series has taken me 6 years to complete but I’ve loved every minute of it because it was a series I started for my boys. We’ve had so many family days out at the various locations. Here, I’m looking back at some of the ‘Winter King’ ones. #kingarthur #robinhood #booksky #fantasy #bookish

We are off to The Globe today. Susanna Hall (née Shakespeare) was falsely accused of adultery & took her accuser to court. My story was inspired by hers, & is the first in ‘Hidden Voices’. Link in bio to purchase from Amazon or direct from me. #booksky #bookish #shakespeare #reallife #inspiration

A couple of cold and drizzly days didn’t deter us as we finished our latest jaunt. #wales #booksky #bookish #legend #kingarthur

Julia runs workshops on this topic and it’s a fascinating one. When you are writing which comes first, the character or the story? #booksky #bookish #psychologist #suspense #character

35y is a long time to imagine how beautiful a place will be. Cader Idris absolutely lived up to my expectations. My inner child was jumping for joy (tbf my adult self wasn’t far off). We only went up to Llyn Cau this time. Next time we’ll aim for the top! #wales #mountain #booksky #bookish #fantasy

Look me up on Amazon, Goodreads, BookBub, Substack, Wix ... I could go on. #poetry #readers #reading

So much effort goes into promoting books, and it’s not just fully indie authors either. Lots of small presses don’t have a big marketing budget so authors do most of their own promotion. What’s the craziest thing you’ve done to promote a book? #booksky #bookish #walking #mountain #fantasy

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