I write Scottish historical fiction, often set in the area of Scotland where I live, Aberdeenshire. I also take a LOT of photos, as is evidenced throughout the blog.
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The Mermaid and the Bear
My debut novel was published by GWL Publishing in October 2019, and is available in paperback and on Kindle.
Aspects of the book:
- It’s mainly set in a fictional castle in Aberdeenshire.
- It incorporates the 1597 Aberdeen witchcraft panic.
- There’s a stone circle.
- There’s 6 chapters of medieval Christmas.
- And there’s a love story.
See The Mermaid and the Bear page for full details including blurb and quotes and links to reviews.
Fireflies and Chocolate
My second novel, also published by GWL Publishing, is out on April 1st 2021 and will be available in paperback and on Kindle.
Amazon (kindle pre-order)
Waterstones (paperback pre-order)
Barnes and Noble (soon)
Aspects of the book:
- Set in both Aberdeenshire and Colonial Pennsylvania.
- It includes the Aberdeen child kidnappings of the 1740s.
- There’s derring-dos on the high seas.
- There’s chocolate!
- And there’s love.
See the Fireflies and Chocolate page for full details including blurb and quotes and links to reviews.
Further insight into my writing and research:
- My article on Women Writers, Women’s Books: Researching Historical Fiction: Immersing Oneself in the Past
- From the Press and Journal: New book by Fraserburgh author highlights horrific extent of witch trials in Scotland
- My post Walking the Witchy Ways of Aberdeen
- From the Evening Express: Historical novel focusing on kidnapping of Aberdeen children to be published
- My post Some Eighteenth Century Letter Seals
- My piece 10 Mystical and Magical Sites in Aberdeenshire on the official tourism site for Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
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