mystery in the library

It’s that time of year again when the Mystery-in-the-Library series kicks off. Very chuffed to be a part of this awesome panel of writers.
25th May 2023, New Lynn Library
26 April 2023

choosing a setting

Read the article I wrote for NewRoomNZ about choosing Browns Bay as the backdrop for my novel, THE DOCTOR’S WIFE.

An Incident in Browns Bay
13 March 2023

the doctor’s wife goes international

It is with great pleasure I can now share with readers in the Northern Hemisphere that Legend Press in the UK has acquired the World English language rights (excl NZ and Australia) to THE DOCTOR’S WIFE. I couldn’t be more thrilled that they will be publishing my fourth novel in March 2024.
2 February 2023

shortlisted

I’m delighted to share with you that THE DOCTOR’S WIFE has been shortlisted for the NZ BOOKLOVERS AWARD FOR BEST ADULT FICTION 2023. Winners will be announced in MARCH.
18 February 2023

auckland libraries top 100 for 2022

THE DOCTOR’S WIFE has made The Auckland Libraries Top 100 Books of 2022, as curated by librarians.
14 December 2022

listener’s best books 2022

Thrilled that THE DOCTOR’S WIFE has made The Listener’s Top 100 Books of 2022.
24 November 2022

in conversation

It was a delight to be in conversation with author Patricia Bell and reading engagement specialist Ineka Vogels as part of the WE READ AUCKLAND 2022 Auckland Libraries initiative.
“Starting Over” : Watch Here
16 August 2022

human capacity to rise above prejudice

It was a pleasure to be asked to contribute to an exciting new website, https://shepherd.com, aimed at optimising topic-specific online book discovery. Here is my list of the 5 best books about the human capacity to rise above prejudice. This was a theme explored in my first novel – Another Woman’s Daughter (US edition)/ Shifting Colours (UK edition).

My list of the 5 best books about the human capacity to rise above prejudice
4 January 2022