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Today is publication day for The Love Solution, a fun rom-com with a difference, which has been published under my pen-name, name Ashley Croft. This is a… Read More

A Perfect Cornish Festival
The light was mellow, the sun drowsily warm as we drove down the hill towards the sleepy little Cornish fishing village of Porthleven. We planned on a stroll round the famous double harbour, maybe a drink in the pub if we could find one open late on a Sunday afternoon… Read More

The Good and Bad in us all
As I get ready to publish my thirteenth crime novel, which is the second book in the DS Grace Allendale series, Tick Tock, I’m already wondering what my readers will think of it. I always like to find the light within the darkness, even though I write crime thrillers. I’m… Read More

In Search of Nelson’s Bar
I love sunshine, I love the sea and I love my job as an author. These three things came together beautifully when I took a research trip to the north Norfolk coast in a heatwave last summer to decide where to place the tiny village in A Summer to Remember. Read More

Motherhood, crime writing and hypocrisy
Most of the time, my career as a writer perfectly complements being a mother of three. I’m extremely fortunate. I take my children to school and pick them up. I never miss a parents’ evening or sports game, and I’m always around to help with homework or to run an… Read More
Susan Lewis – Facebook live competition
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The Dinner Guest Readalong widget competition
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The Dinner Guest Readalong challenge competition
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Murder Mystery Facebook Live
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The Dog Sitter – Facebook live competition
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Kathryn Freeman – Instagram live competition
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Kathryn Freeman – Facebook live competition
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Readalong challenge Paperback comp
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Jules Wake – Facebook live competition
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Keyworker care package giveaway
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Christie Barlow – Facebook live competition
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One More Christmas Quiz Competition T&Cs
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The Christmas Swap Review comp
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The Christmas Swap Paperback comp
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The Christmas Swap River Digital Copy comp
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One More Christmas advent calendar challenge
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