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  • An audio excerpt of Echoes of the Storm

    How cool is this! Many thanks to author Angel Martinez who invites other authors to sign up for a “Friday Reading Day” on her blog. Enjoy Angel’s reading of Chapter One of Echoes and then check out her books while you’re there.

  • Echoes of the Storm – it’s launch day!

    ECHOES OF THE STORM is an action-packed science fiction adventure with a gay protagonist, ace pilots, undercover spies, special forces teams, some wild battles, and a slow-burn romance.  This book has it all. There are desperate betrayals, extraordinary acts of heroism and a beautifully tender love story… Mary Anne Yarde at the Coffee Pot Book Club…

  • Echoes of the Storm – Pre-order now

    Coming to a planet near you – Amazon pre-orders are live at a special discounted price of 99c/99p. Order your copy and it will be delivered to your Kindle on July 26. The price goes up after that, so you won’t want to miss this deal. On July 27, Echoes will be available in print…

  • Echoes of the Storm – Cover Reveal

    Yes, it is cover reveal day! I am so excited to show off the cover for Echoes of the Storm. ABOUT ECHOES OF THE STORM Jack Gamble’s lover is a double agent. Norse betrayed the resistance and now commands the enemy’s military operations. Jack’s contacts are scattered, maybe dead. When Jack flees his homeworld, mercenaries…

  • Updates from the Coffee Shop

    My Writing Journey I wish I could say I spend a lot of time on the weekends with this view. I do miss St. Ives in Cornwall and the fabulous cream tea at the Tate St. Ives. I’ll be back in the UK in September, but, sadly, won’t have time to get to St. Ives. My…

  • Do you want to read a little science fiction?

    Echoes of the Storm You may recall that my first ever published story was “A Glimmer of Hope” in the Star Wars Adventure Journal. I always planned to write a sci fi novel, but I fell in love with 12th century British history (and with the two knights Sir Henry & Sir Stephan). Some of…

  • Swords of the King – a B.R.A.G. Medallion honoree

    I am thrilled that readers with indieBRAG have honored Swords of the King with a B.R.A.G. Medallion. Swords is the third book in my Battle Scars series  to receive this wonderful award. WOW!! indieBRAG – the Book Readers Appreciation Group – recognizes self-published authors through a tough review process. Several independent readers must give a…

  • Merry Christmas to You

      May you have a wonderful holiday seasonand the best to you & yours in 2019.  I hope you enjoyed Helen Hollick’s short story extravaganza on Discovering Diamonds this month featuring stories from more than 20 writers. Scroll down for the list of authors and links! I contributed this contemporary Christmas-themed story – Love in 140 –…

  • 99c/99p sale – Men of the Cross

    November 26 – December 3 Get  Men of the Cross (ebook) for 99c/99pon US and UK Amazon ><><><><><><>< Charlene Newcomb recently published Book III of Battle Scars, 12th century historical fiction filled with war, political intrigue, and a knightly romance of forbidden love set during the reign of Richard the Lionheart. There will be more to come, so…