Still not sure how I feel about the contents of this. What do you think happened that night? #marilynmonroe #jfk #rfk #conspiracy #coverup

It’s like having a small row of ducklings behind me as they follow me from room to room. Can’t give one a cuddle without the other looking hurt, so it’s always double cuddles and the joy when I come home or get up in the morning is unbounded. #dog #doubletrouble #puppies #borderterrier #mixedbreed

A few weeks ago we toured Jumbo. Our tour raised money for its preservation, & was both location research & a fab family trip. We’ve been here almost 11 years and it’s the first time we’ve been! What local landmarks have you never quite got round to visiting? #historysky #booksky #colchester #essex

Join us today at Galleywood Heritage Centre to find your next read. #booksky #bookish #bookevent #essex #readersky

July’s guest blog comes from Josie Dom and is about the setting up of CHINWAG - a writing group specifically for children’s authors. #booksky #writersky #essex #colchester #bookish

I laugh when people ask if I’m scared I might ever run out of ideas for things to write about because it genuinely isn’t something that worries me. What really scares me is not having enough time to write about the ones I already have! #booksky #author #writer #idea #inspiration

This was a poem that took on a life of its own halfway through. This was not what I intended to write, but sometimes that’s the way it goes. Static version is on my blog. (Link in bio). Anyone know what the building is? #poem #cornwall #nationaltrust #booksky #bookish

The impulsiveness is strong in this family (although we have been discussing it for months). She is a beautiful mix of our favourite characteristics of our two previous borders. Already been asked if there’s going to be a book about her… #borderterrier #bookish #dog #dogpeople

Come down to Galleywood Heritage Centre on 12th July for book sales and chat! #booksky #booksale #essex #readersky #shoplocal

July is light on events as we head into the summer holidays and I’m busy with family life. Therell@Be less wilriting time, but plenty of fun with the family and dogs! #booksky #dogs #familyfun #bookish #holidays

This month’s books have been quite a mixed bag, but all very good! #booksky #bookrecommendations #bookish #readers #readinglist

A bonus book review this month. I had the pleasure of being on a children’s panel with the author last month, having completely forgotten I had this coming for review! Hearing the inspiration behind the book was lovely. #booksky #childrensbook #dog #hero www.reloten.com/post/review-...

I honestly believe that with the right support anyone can write a story. It’s one of the reasons I love editing other people’s work so much! #edit #writer #booksky #author #story

There’s something magical about living by the sea. It inspires me to be healthier, to be more active and provides a beautiful setting to write in. Best of all, when he’s sailing, I get to watch my youngest thriving amongst his friends. #sea #wellness #author #create #authorsky

I think most middle-aged women could answer this question, but all for different reasons. What would yours be? #middleagedwomen #women #booksky #bookreview #book

My daily walks aren’t just about physical exercise, they help my mental wellbeing too. Plus, it gives me a burst of energy to get avoid the mid-afternoon slump. #booksky #bookish #walk #dog #creativity

Lilith gives you her personal guarantee that if you are a fan of Up-Lit books, you will enjoy this one! #booksky #bookish #love #blackpool #book

The proof copy arriving is always tremendously exciting but also a bit nerve-wracking as you’re never 100% sure it’s going to look as you’d imagined it. #booksky #bookish #newcover #upliftingbooks #romance

For more information visit: www.talliston.com/great-dunmow... #books #bookworm #bookish #essex #booksky

June’s photo prompt. To read more of my poetry, visit my website: www.reloten.com/blog What does this month’s photo inspire in you? #booksky #bookish #poet #inspired #nature

Available from my website www.reloten.com or mybook.to/LotenUnforge... #bookskyA #bookish #newcover #blackpool #dance

What did you read in May? Anything I should add to my TBR pile? #booksky #bookrecommendation

June is shaping up to be another busy month! #booksky #bookish #writer #writersky #author

I’m so excited about this new cover - there was a lot of thought went into its creation and much cake consumed while we discussed it. #bittersweet #booksky #bookish #blackpool #artist @Castle Priory Press

On Sunday, I will be at @Sudbury Arts Centre with 18 other Anglian Authors for one of our regular Sale and Panel events. Hope to see some of you there! #sudbury #essex #booksky #bookish #reader

For more information visit: www.talliston.com/great-dunmow... #books #bookworm #bookish #essex #booksky

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