Alison's Blog ArchiveΒ
π Is this my real name? π
Hey there! This week I have answers to some questions, and of course some photos. There won't be a newsletter next Thursday because I'll be in Paris with my son who is flying in from New York. We will meet at St. Pancras International and take the train under the...
π Which one of these? π
Hey there! Gosh, this week's been busy. I feel I've finally mastered the basics of living out in the sticks. I know when the freshly-baked cakes are delivered to the coffee shop. I've eaten in the pub. I've discovered there is a bus tracker app. (OMG. There. is. a....
The real life “St. Mary's”
Hey there, Golden gang! I hope you had a gorgeous week. I have been beavering away in my cottage writing. I've also been hanging out with my family and catching buses. Or not. I had planned to show you pictures of a nearby town today. It's a terribly pretty place, but...
π Naked covers π
Hey there, Golden Gang, Another week has passed, and I've had a lovely week. Friday evening fish and chips with a friend, afternoon tea in the cottage with another. The mornings are getting lighter and the evening sunsets from my cottage are wowsers. What goes on...
π Real life inspiration π
Hey, hey, hey! I'm writing today from a converted cow barn half a mile outside a North Bedfordshire village in the UK. The village was where I got the inspiration for Annabelle and Upton St. Mary and I hope to share with you over the coming weeks some of the village...
π Going… going… gone! π
Hey, hey, hey! The pink Annabelle covers are going away! That's today's message. Next week, they start disappearing. Poof! π₯ Poof! π₯ Poof! (Imagine a ninja deflecting books that come flying through the air. That's what it'll be like. π₯·π» πΊ) (Not really. βΊοΈ) Get your...
π What's going to happen? π
Good day! How are you? I have not yet got washed away in this atmospheric river that's sweeping California, but I am staying at home a lot and am very grateful I live on high ground. I promised last week I would let you know what I have planned for 2023. Here we go ....
What happened?
Hello! 2022 is in the rear view mirror. At the end of each year, I like to review what I achieved and look ahead. Last year was full of achievements I crossed a few things off my bucket list. Things got done. In 2022, I achieved the following. If you missed any of...
Happy New Year!
Hello! It's the end of 2022. Many people count down the days but I think every day is precious. As the year ends, I'm feeling grateful. 2022 has been an amazing year for me and that's all down to you. If youβve bought one of my books, left a review, or recommended me...
Happy Holidays!
Hey there! Are you nearly done with your holiday prep? The final Golden bird returns to the nest later today and the fun (and food!) and games can begin. On Christmas Day there will be calls to my English family, gift opening (with sausage rolls and mimosas,) followed...