
Local Authors Event, Little Baddow History Centre
Together with other local authors, I will be discussing my books at Little Baddow History Centre, 7.30pm, Friday 28th November. All are welcome. more…
Sudbury Arts Centre – Anglian Authors Book Fair
Yesterday, 22nd June, I was one of twenty-two authors at the Anglian Authors Book Fair at the Sudbury Arts Centre. I participated in the readings and panel sessions. The Centre was formerly St Peter’s Church, which was declared redundant in 1972. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I […] more…
Anglian Authors Book Fair, 22nd June 2025, Sudbury, Suffolk
If you love discovering new books, this is an event for you! On Sunday, 22 June, from 10am to 3pm, I will be one of 22 authors representing a range of genres, selling their books, participating in panel discussions, giving short readings, and meeting readers. Come along and find out how crime authors create twists […] more…
Book Signing at the Maldon Books Book Hut
On Saturday, 12th August, between 11am-1pm, I will be signing copies of my books at the splendid Maldon Books Book Hut in Promenade Park, Maldon, Essex. Do come along for a chat. Fine weather forecast. This event, originally scheduled for 5th August, was rescheduled owing to inclement weather on 5th. more…
An Exciting New Alternative to Goodreads
A New Book and Author Promotion Website to Rival Goodreads Shepherd.com is an exciting, new website designed to help readers find books based on their preferences and past reading. It also provides authors with a valuable resource to promote their work by listing recommended books comparable to their own. There is no cost, either to […] more…
The Challenges Of Book Cover Design
The cover design of my latest novel, Another Life, has been praised by reviewers, bookshops and readers. Undoubtedly, most of the credit must go to my publisher, Burton Mayers Books, for their creation of a compelling image from an accurate interpretation of the story. Cover design is both an art and a science. The objective […] more…
Another Life: Blog Tour Reviews
I have recently completed a book blog tour and am delighted to receive so many positive reviews. Here is a selection of the comments… ‘Beautiful writing, scenery descriptions were stunning, Oliver was fantastically written with depth and understanding.’ ‘A book that blends fact, fiction and mythology into a very neatly woven and extremely readable narrative […] more…