Recipes, Tales and Adventures

Somebody called Michael Heppell was starting a Write That Book challenge. So I phoned him. Fast forward to October 2026 and it was time for another get-together. Four writers, 15 books. Not bad going, if you ask me.

Guest speaker at Longthwaite Writers’ Retreat in Cumbria: a weekend of marketing and self-publishing workshops with Paul Underwood, a vegan menu that won me over, and news of our return in April 2027.

Sometimes, there’s nothing you need more than a traditional afternoon tea. If I had my way, I’d have afternoon tea every day of my life. But, belie...