A new direction ...

 ... for Meyrueis and the Jacques Forêt series ...


... My first Publisher, Crooked Cat, who later became Darkstroke,  decided to close their business effective from September 30th 2024 .

I quickly found a new publisher, Northodox Press, and signed a new contract in January, 2025.  My previously published books were submitted for re-publication, and Meyrueis, book seven in the series, was completed and submitted in August 2025.

But things have changed at Northodox Press, too.  In December 2025, Northodox formally announced a change of direction in publishing, all of which means that my cosy crime books are no longer a good fit for their future publishing requirements.

Having spent twenty years in business, I know that we all have to adapt and adjust to changing market forces.  And that is what I have been doing.  Meyrueis will be a little delayed in making its appearance.  I had hoped that it would be available on Amazon by now.  But the book is being edited, and I am waiting for a response from my new editor.  The re-release of my first four books in e-format only is imminent, with paperback copies to follow once the e-books are settled on Amazon.

Keep watching this space, my social media posts, and my blog for more info.



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Coming soon ...

      ... some important dates for your diaries ...



October 31st, 2026  I will be an attending author at the massive book event, Authors at the Armouries in Leeds.  Full details will be on my blog, along with information about pre-orders.

                                Details on my blog in March


April  11th, 2026  I will be attending the Crime Writers Association Symposium in Buxton. 


May 16th, 2026  I will be at the PYA Book Fair in the Ridings Centre, Wakefield, with all of my books.  Pop along and say hello.

                                                                                        Details on my blog in April


August 15th, 2026  Come and join me and lots of other local writers at the Book Fair in Selby Abbey.  Full details and info for pre-orders coming up on my blog.

                                                                                      Details on my blog in May


October 16 - 18th, 2026  Death in the Dales Festival of Crime will be running again.  Full details will follow when available.

                                                                                      Details & tickets on my blog 



November 14th, 2026  I will be in Spanish City, Whitley Bay for  the fabulous  book fair Authors at the Coast.  Full details and info for pre-orders on the blog in due course.

                                                                                        Details on my blog in September

James et Moi


On my blog you'll find interviews with other authors, discussions about books, and life in other countries.
There are articles about my books, the settings and the places I use as backdrops for the action in my stories.
And, from time to time, you will be able to meet the fictional James and his sister and follow their trials and tribulations as they travel through France.

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