COMING EASTER
2025
Book 6 in the Teapot Cottage Series is on it's way!
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WELCOME, READER!
Here's where you'll find all of my books
in suggested reading order:
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There are a lot of great writers out there, and a lot of really good books.
So why should you buy mine?
Well, there are a number of reasons! For a start, nobody else is me!
My writing style sets me apart, offering my readers a fresh and engaging experience they can only find through my 'voice'.
My characters are relatable, complex, and memorable, and my readers are emotionally invested in their journeys.
The stories are about real issues that my readers can relate to and identify with, which keeps them turning pages late into the night.
My novels explore deep emotions and real-life struggles that resonate with my readers on a very personal level.
I have created a fictional universe with a lot of attention to the details in it, and my readers vividly imagine and feel involved in it. Many say that picking up the next Teapot Cottage novel is like coming home to friends!
My stories explore meaningful themes, such as love, loss, resilience, and hope. They are themes that stay with my readers long after they finish one of my books. They will offer a perfect, gentle escape from everyday life, and transport you into new adventures.
Many of my readers tell me that they often see themselves in my stories and feel inspired to reflect on their own lives. That's a great compliment, and it's what I always hope for!
Readers form a bond with many of my characters and storylines, which makes them feel seen and understood.
My books also make thoughtful gifts for friends and family who enjoy great stories so, even if they are not your preferred genre, maybe someone you care about would enjoy them.
What Are My Novels About, & Who Are They For?
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All of my novels are about hope and inspiration to recover from different kinds of life-shattering trauma. They are all stand-alone stories, but ALL of them are LINKED - even the ones that are not part of the 'Teapot Cottage' series.
The non-TC books are written in a darker genre. They are what's termed as 'literary fiction,' exploring the impact of serious crimes on people who've been affected by them.
They put a little meat on the bones of one or two of the characters in the Teapot Cottage series, to enable the reader to learn a little more about them, but they are distinctly different.
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The Teapot Cottage stories are more lighthearted, but with important messages of hope and recovery from horrible life events. They reflect my background as a forensic, criminal and family psychologist (it's a hat I wore in a past life!)
These stories examine recovery from life-changing trauma, dysfunctional family dynamics and estrangement, and rebuilding blown-apart lives in unexpectedly wonderful ways.
It all happens with the help of 'a little bit of magic,' at Teapot Cottage - a gorgeous little holiday house in the Lake District, nestled in a quiet corner of a working farm.
Traumatized people somehow find themselves being drawn there, to experience the unique healing energy that lives within its walls.
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My stories are for 'grown ups' of all shapes, sizes and persuasions, but they tend to have a special appeal to 'ladies of a certain age,' who are dealing with things like menopause and anxiety around issues like resolving family problems and
finding the courage to face an uncertain future. These themes endure, with characters that overlap, who will eventually become good friends if you let them. They're my friends, now, and I couldn't imagine my own life without them!
Enjoy the stories and, if you like them, please let me know. If you can also leave me a nice review on Amazon and/or other literary platforms, that would be of huge help to me.
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Hopefully I'll see you in Torley! You'll probably find me in Peg's cafe, sitting with a lovely cup of hot chocolate and a big slice of jelly cake, chewing the fat with Feen Raven.
I'll probably have a shopping bag at my feet, with something in it from Trudies' wonderful boutique in the town, because she has the best sales ever.