Chapter 2 of The Case of the Blue Mask goes live At Fiction Express today. It features an incident inspired by something that happened to me on the set of The Golden Voyage of Sinbad. Eons later I met the director at a book signing. He remembered the incident. "We had to reshoot," he said.

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The free buffet was very patronised this afternoon.

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Veggies for my salad this week. Heritage and San Marzano tomatoes; kohl rabi.

The conservatory was one of the things that drew me to my new house. While my new kitchen was being installed, it was a storeroom. Now it has a wooden floor & seating. I’m planning to replace the blinds with curtains made out of cotton shawls I bought in Egypt. What do you all think?

Unfortunately no celebrity victims in Accra. The world’s media is so broken.

Managed to nab a much-needed day out before the storms hit over the weekend. Beautiful Beverley. If the minster looks familiar, it’s because it’s often used as a stan in for Westminster Abbey in films.

Gino is looking forward to Christmas.

Still sorting out my new kitchen. Labelled my dry goods and spice jars. Going to experiment with plant only curries in the new year.

It’s cold and rainy outside so staying and making soup. #kit

Wise words from Gino.

I’m really chuffed with my new kitchen diner. I might even end up writing at the kitchen table like in days of yore.

My Gino’s gone to bed early.

Just a few pics from my show Miti Miti, which opened in Malta last November.

Just rediscovered this classic from Puffin. Still holds up after twenty years.

Me #weekend

Taking down the #chinesenewyear decorations. #dragon #kunghoufatchoi

Gino is making sure I finish another chapter before I get out of bed.

My Gino

Wandering around Seville.

Looking for some post festive treats in one of my vintage recipe books.

My Gino enjoying the winter sun.

Freshly baked focaccia to make club sandwiches with leftovers from our Christmas dinner.

Sorry I haven’t been on here much this last couple of weeks. I’ve been travelling for work, and also getting ready for a big event happening pretty soon. Meanwhile, here’s some pics of my lovely munchkin.

The whole #wolfsong series is now available on Amazon and from all good bookshops.

Gino and I wish everyone a happy, prosperous week.

With #TheSerpentsEclipse, the 4th and final title in #TheNileAdventures series by @saviour.bsky.social and illustrated by Jo Lindley, publishing 28/01, here’s my review of this fabulous series, perfect for KS2 fans of all things Ancient Egyptian.

When it’s cold, grey, windy and rainy, I think of #summer #sunsets and #blueskies

Have a productive week, everyone. May the next seven days be blessed with good news.

I can’t wait to share this with you all. Nezar Alderadi has done a fantastic job bringing my characters and story to life. Available in January. #ancientegypt #kidlit

The weekend is for cuddling with your loved ones. #cat #cats

Berries ripening in my new garden. What else lies hidden and asleep in the earth, waiting for warmer weather to come forth? We shall see in the spring 🌱

Gino is definitely feeling better.

Sending out the first books of the scholastic year.

My poor Gino ate something he shouldn’t and is feeling peaky. Had great plans for today by Will sit and cuddle until he perks up.

The colour of things to come. #redecorating #blue #farrowandball

My vintage book of the weekend is King of the Wind by Marguerite Henry. An American author, Henry specialised in stories featuring animals. This one won her ghe Newberry Medal in 1948.

It’s that kind of Saturday afternoon. Crisps and pop.

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