I was sent Blokes, Beers and Burritos, to review for you and initially I was a bit dazzled by the vibrant pink cover. While I love chick lit, this was quite full on. The book turns out to be a fascinating read, though, and shouldn’t be dismissed as just another disposable chick lit novel. Yes, it manages to be lovely and light, and even rather saucy in places, BUT it will also make you think and maybe even teach you…
Nobody ever forgets a cancer diagnosis. I remember that, as the doctor was telling me the bad news, the nurse got out a beautiful fountain pen and started writing across the top of…
Sponsored post Ironically, I’m writing about the perfect summer yoghurt on a day when it’s grey, windy and rainy outside and I am sitting here wearing a jumper and seriously contemplating wrapping a scarf…
Sponsored post Finally, news of an exercise regime I could probably actually a) do and b) be quite keen to sign up for… Looks good, doesn’t it? Lovely Cadbury’s also kindly sent me some…
I’m really excited to say that my new novel, Death in Dulwich, is coming out on 6th September, thanks to my lovely publishers Crooked Cat. Although it’s a whodunnit, Death in Dulwich is a…
Saw the Giacometti exhibition at the Tate Modern last week. What an amazing space the Tate is, particularly if, like lucky me, you are invited to the swanky opening night and you get to…
My daughters tell me I laugh much, much too much at my own jokes. Well, my excuse is that if I don’t, who’s going to? But this time I do think I’ve created something…
I hope you don’t feel too neglected. We’ve been off in Malta for a week. TL was giving a speech, and I was along for the ride, but ended up doing tons of work…
Sponsored post My lovely friends at Cadbury’s have had a difficult Easter, what with all the hooha about what to call their lovely hunt and how religious their eggs should be these days. Goodness,…
All around the country teenagers are weighing up their uni choices. The dreaded UCAS machine has processed reams of information and is now spitting out potential places, which your children and mine will be…
