Then, as those of us of a certain age will say automatically, I'll begin. This is Willow, sprawled on a quilt in the sunshine, as relaxed...

I'd love to be able to thank Amazon for sorting it out quickly and efficiently. I can't, and that's all I'm going to say. More...

One look at this gorgeous boy and I start thinking I joined the wrong species. Spends his life eating, but never puts on an ounce. Sleeps...

First of all, thanks to everyone who contacted me to tell me about the missing chapters. I'm really pleased that you enjoyed what you...

It's going to get worse, I'm sad to say, but that makes it the perfect time to stay inside and read; and I want to say a massive thanks...

This isn't a post I want to write. I want to assure everyone that I've done all I could, but I need to ask you NOT to buy or borrow 'A...

The bear goes over the mountain… Do you remember that song from when you were a kid? If so, did you ever feel sorry for him because...

As far as I’m concerned, anyone who’s enjoyed my work enough to decide to follow my blog is a friend I haven’t had the chance to meet in...

I live in an amazing part of the world. Where else would I spot an art exhibition on my way to putting the green recycling bin out? It’s...

I was browsing through the Audible Plus catalogue the other day. (Hi, I’m Tia, I’m an audiobook addict…) and came across an audiobook...

As I expect you've noticed, it is now May the first. For me, that means that the first three Lavender House books will be published next...

I’ve always loved old musicals, and one of my favourites is ‘The King and I’ even though I cry my heart out at the ending evry time. (And...

I've just received the cover for 'Ghost of Dreams', which is the sequel to ‘House of Dreams’ and the second book in my Lavender House...

Coming summer 2022. The first in a new cosy, heartwarming series, set by the sea on the beautiful Dorset Coast. About the book;...

I started doing surface embroidery when I was four or five, much as Amy would have done, by embroidering tray cloths and dressing table...

Some people meditate. Some people do yoga. I, like many of my heroines, quilt and embroider and make simple cushions and bags on the...

This is the world famous Sandbanks Beach; where the millionaires live. Obviously, I don’t live there, but it’s only a 15 minute drive...