by Claire | Apr 9, 2026 | Uncategorized
Ribbons of cucumber, gin (can use non-alcoholic if preferred), elderflower cordial and soda water blend to create a refreshing cocktail. Ingredients 25ml gin 2 ribbons of cucumber 25ml elderflower cordial Juice of 1/2 lime Topped with soda Method Add cucumber...
by Claire | Apr 8, 2026 | Uncategorized
For all of you who love a World War Two saga, here is a little insight into the author’s experiences of writing in this genre. I find it ironic that before I began writing the Great Western Railway Girls saga series, I thought I knew everything about my own family’s...
by Claire | Mar 16, 2026 | Uncategorized
There’s a big New Year’s Eve party at Harry’s parents’ house and he cooks for Kat because she hasn’t eaten and ends up feeding half the party-goers. He makes a couple of easy dishes which are easy to bulk up and used what was in the fridge (leftover party food) and...
by Claire | Mar 9, 2026 | Uncategorized
Keeping it real One theme of The Time of My Life is how some people wear a mask, live a fake life, don’t *keep it real*. For one character it’s to do with what she does online. Most people post a shiny, happy version of their life which is not 100% the truth. It can...
by Claire | Mar 4, 2026 | Uncategorized
When I was a child, I adored reading adventure stories. From The Magic Faraway Tree to The Secret Seven, I progressed to The Famous Five and then The Phoenix and the Carpet and Five Children and It, to name but many. Taking fairly ordinary people out of their lives...
