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Museums as inspiration: A blog by Debbie Young

All my life I’ve loved visiting museums for the glimpse they give you of lives other than your own. My novelette The Clutch of Eggs, about the illegal collection of wild birds’ eggs, was inspired by a fascinating exhibition about birds’ nests at Bristol City Museum....

Post-partum mental health awareness

Post-partum mental health awareness

One of the best things about writing the Cornish Country Hospital Series has been the opportunity to cover some difficult but important subjects, alongside the feel-good, uplifting storylines. Lessons in Love at the Cornish Country Hospital is no different, and...

Witches and Folklore

Witches and Folklore

My latest book, The Ravenswood Witch, centres around a woman in the late 19th century, whom the locals regard as a witch – Luna Greybourne. During my research, I was surprised that such beliefs remained strong during this period, even though the 16th and 17th...

Ravens and Their Links to Intelligence, Death, and Halloween

Ravens and Their Links to Intelligence, Death, and Halloween

One of the standout characters in my latest novel, The Ravenswood Witch, is Bran, the raven, so I’m here to tell you a bit more about these incredible birds… Ravens are the largest of the corvid family, which includes crows, rooks, jackdaws and magpies. Known for...

The Role of Child Free Women in Fiction and Life by Sheila Norton

The Role of Child Free Women in Fiction and Life by Sheila Norton

Not Your Child by Sheila Norton is out today! 🎉 Click to get your copy! As mum to three daughters, who in turn have two children each, I know how important it is for, perhaps, the majority of us, to have at least one child. Nevertheless, I’ve always understood that it...

Folk Tales | The Start of the Story

Jane Lovering's brand new beautifully uplifting romance, The Start of the Story, is out now! The idea for The Start of the Story came about when I found myself in a ferocious debate over the origins of ghost stories. Was the white lady who was supposed to walk around...

Meet the Starr’s Fall community!

Meet the Starr’s Fall community!

Dear Reader, I am so excited to introduce you to the lovably quirky community of Starr’s Fall! While the town of Starr’s Fall may certainly be seen to take some inspiration from the beloved TV series Gilmore Girls, my real inspiration is the five years I lived in...

Unveiling the Legacy of French Trotters | A French Country Escape

Jennifer Bohnet's brand new dreamy escapist romance, A French Country Escape, is out now!  When I had the idea for A French Country Escape I wanted a storyline that was a little different and initially - because I love horses - I thought of including horse racing as a...

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