Hello Everyone! I'll soon be heading off on a Research Adventure, so I might be quiet for a while ... but please feel free to continue commenting among yourselves or getting in touch with me. It sometimes takes a little while for me to get back to you, but know that I read and appreciate … Continue reading February Updates and So Long for Now 🙂
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Good News for Baker 7
This is a super short post to say that editing is underway for the Bakers' 7th adventure (in Scotland). The title will be announced soon, and the the story will, Lord willing, be published in time for Christmas! In the meantime, here's a little question for you. Last year, we settled around a table at … Continue reading Good News for Baker 7
A Peek at Book 7’s Scotland Action
Wet heather brushed his chin and drenched his pants, while his lungs filled with the heady scent of earth and musty, damp tweed. He felt more like a predator than ever before, his heart pumping with the mounting adrenaline of the chase. “It’s your shot, lad.” Andy wriggled closer. Next moment, the smooth wooden stock … Continue reading A Peek at Book 7’s Scotland Action
Announcing Baker 7
"What is she doing?" Andy asked in a furtive whisper, leaning close to Abby and Phil. Abby studied the object of his attention for a moment, then pursed her lips. "I know that far-away look." They turned to look again at the person staring out the window, her fingers frozen over a keyboard while a … Continue reading Announcing Baker 7
A Brief Introduction to a New Adventure
Welcome to the beginning of October! Soon we'll have piles of leaves to crunch through, spiced lattes at coffee shops, and lots of savoury stew. The beginning of October also means my countdown to the completion of the next Baker Family Adventure manuscript is slivered to less than a fortnight! This is extremely exciting. I … Continue reading A Brief Introduction to a New Adventure
My Writing Process
A long time ago, I was tagged by author Alicia A. Willis to participate in the My Writing Process Blog Tour. This post has been in the draft pile since then, and I stumbled over it today. A little editing later, and . . . voila! What am I working on? A sketch can help … Continue reading My Writing Process
Nearly Here! // A Sampling of Prisoner of the Pyrenees
The months since our family summer holiday have been very busy indeed, and I am overjoyed to say that Prisoner of the Pyrenees - number 5 in the Baker Family Series - is almost ready for release! I have grown up reading the works of authors like R. M. Ballantyne, whose experiences prompted him to … Continue reading Nearly Here! // A Sampling of Prisoner of the Pyrenees