MY NEW BOOK

has an enigmatic and unbelievably gorgeous Irish billionaire hero, which gives me the perfect opportunity to post photos of my Irish muse - Cap'n Poldark aka Aidan Turner

A sublime definition of brooding....

Perfect, don't you think?

SUMMER RIVER

I took this picture when I was walking through Winall Moors - an area of outstanding natural beauty right in the middle of the city.  It's magical.

In other news, I have several new books out (and perhaps I should do the sensible thing of posting pictures of them).  But actually, for now - I think I prefer the feathery fronds which line the river Itchen...