A much, much quieter month for me (only 315,000 words) due to many interruptions—a foot operation, a joiner and decorator working on a new porch, and an overseas trip which included a swollen hand from an insect bite!—but I still completed the edits on six, mostly shorter novels.
The first novel was working with an author new to me and was an intriguing drama about personal relationships set in Scotland—details to follow when available.
The sixth in the sci-fi series by Saffron Bryant followed, and then there was a lovely, quirky private eye, mystery novel set in Thailand.
Books seven and eight in the Starship Renegades series were next, with the introductory novella to a new sci-fi series the last completed work to finish the month—again details to follow on publication—before making a start on a historical murder mystery.
My companion for the start of the month was the delightful Dolly, one of my regular visitors.
Edited in May, the first novel in the trilogy by new author, Gail P Griffiths is available for pre-order now.
Joe and Harriet know where they’re going in life. They have it planned; finish university and then get married. But Luke, a classmate who wants Harriet, has other plans. Those plans lead to a chase through the woods that ends in an adventure into the future. Along the way, the couple make some strange friends, some of whom they’re not sure they can trust. They’re forced to make choices between their freedom and the salvation of future generations. Do they run or stay? Do they have any choice? And if they get back, can they live with what’s ahead?
A gripping first novel in the new DCI Harry McNeil series by John Carson—Sticks and Stones is available for pre-order now and will be published on 31st August.
From the author of the DI Frank Miller Scottish Crime series comes the first in a spin-off series.
Fifteen years ago, a man brutally murdered his wife, before taking his own life.
Now, DCI Harry McNeil is heading up a Major Investigation Team and he is called to a small town in the Scottish Highlands. A bride has gone missing from the hotel on her wedding night, and despite a search, there is no sign of her…
It took me three books into my series to realize what I’ve been missing! Melanie is fantastic to work with. Her editing goes beyond a copy edit & proofread. She also drew my attention to a few technical flaws and made wonderful suggestions to improve my book. She’s quick, delivers and very approachable. I have already booked her in on my next five books! Thank you Melanie.
Another wonderful and humorous instalment in the Guesthouse on the Green series as Mammy and Moira travel Vietnam.
I love the series and can't wait for book four!
A quick but emotional read - reading about the cruelty to the dog was heartbreaking but this was a lovely tale of the love and healing that animals can bring to our lives.
I would have given five stars but for the missed typos - a few t...
I get the impression that this could be a nice story but I've had to give up after forcing myself to go as far as 15% of the way through. If this novel has ever been near a remotely professional editor then the author was conned.
Chapte...
Another very enjoyable story but with a few niggles, hence the four stars rather than five. Maybe it's because I was tired but the editing issues grated on me more than in the first story and, do people really generally believe that 'ear...
to many interruptions—a foot operation, a joiner and decorator working on a new porch, and an overseas trip which included a swollen hand from an insect bite!—but I still completed the edits on six, mostly shorter novels.
Books seven and eight in the 
