Author Archives: Rel

July 2025 book blog

Posted on August 10, 2025 by Rel

I kicked off the second half of the year with a re-read from the bookshelves. Pamela Zoline does not write accessible stories. She’s a writer, an artist, an activist and a caretaker, and her words reflect the complexity of her … Continue reading →

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June 2025 book blog

Posted on July 2, 2025 by Rel

I’ve had a busy June, visiting libraries, taking my books to sales, and organising more events, so I didn’t read many books. I started with Caroline Blakes’ murder mystery. I’ve met Caroline a few times now, and I picked this … Continue reading →

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Library visits – July

Posted on July 2, 2025 by Rel

I’ve booked more library visits to give my talk about my Ransomed Hearts books. July and August dates are listed below. The talks are free, but booking is recommended. Thursday 3rd July, 5:30 pm. Longton Library, Liverpool Road, Longton, PR4 … Continue reading →

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May 2025 book blog

Posted on July 2, 2025 by Rel

This one is an easy one. I re-read my favourite books, and vowed not to leave it so long next time. For the record – the Bold as Love series by Gwyneth Jones. Ten stars. Seriously. This is my favourite … Continue reading →

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Taking the werewolves to Manchester (again)

Posted on May 16, 2025 by Rel

I’m taking my books to a new venue this month. On the afternoon of Sunday 25th May, from noon to 4 pm, I’ll be at the John Alker Club, Flixton Road, Flixton, Urmston, M41 6QY. It’s going to be a … Continue reading →

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April 2025 book blog

Posted on May 1, 2025 by Rel

This Spring has been about re-reading some old favourites. I ended March on ‘Native Tongue’, by Suzette Haden Elgin. It’s long been one of my favourite books. I started April with a reread of the sequel, ‘The Judas Rose.’ This … Continue reading →

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My first book fair – Scorton Village Hall

Posted on April 30, 2025 by Rel

I’m taking my Ransomed Hearts books to Scorton Village Hall this Saturday, 3rd May, for Big Thinking Publishing’s very first book fair. There’ll be other indie authors there, covering practically every genre imaginable. Personally, I’m looking forward to chatting to … Continue reading →

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Library visits

Posted on April 27, 2025 by Rel

Thank you to the lovely people at Lancashire Libraries. They’ve been helping me to organise a library tour of the county. I’ll be reading from my Ransomed Hearts books, talking about why I wrote them, and why I decided to … Continue reading →

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March 2025 book blog

Posted on April 8, 2025 by Rel

March’s reading was very much a mixed bag, with three library books, one December book, and two re-reads. After the fun of the Elysium Cycle, I decided to widen my horizons a little and picked up Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s ‘Mexican Gothic’ … Continue reading →

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Upcoming events – Ransomed Hearts book sales

Posted on March 28, 2025 by Rel

Sat 29th March – Stall at D&D craft and artisan fair, Walkden Town Centre shopping centre, Bolton Road, Walkden Sat 26th April – Stall at D&D craft and artisan fair, Walkden Town Centre shopping centre, Bolton Road, Walkden Sun 27th … Continue reading →

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