I write Scottish historical fiction, often set in the area of Scotland where I live, Aberdeenshire. I also take a LOT of photos, as is evidenced throughout the blog.
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The Mermaid and the Bear
My debut novel was published by GWL Publishing in October 2019, and is available in paperback and on Kindle.
Aspects of the book:
- It’s mainly set in a fictional castle in Aberdeenshire.
- It incorporates the 1597 Aberdeen witchcraft panic.
- There’s a stone circle.
- There’s 6 chapters of medieval Christmas.
- And there’s a love story.
See The Mermaid and the Bear page for full details including blurb and quotes and links to reviews.
Fireflies and Chocolate
My second novel, also published by GWL Publishing, is out on April 1st 2021 and will be available in paperback and on Kindle.
Aspects of the book:
- Set in both Aberdeenshire and Colonial Pennsylvania.
- It includes the Aberdeen child kidnappings of the 1740s.
- There’s derring-dos on the high seas.
- There’s chocolate!
- And there’s love.
See the Fireflies and Chocolate page for full details including blurb and quotes and links to reviews.
Further insight into my writing and research:
- My article on Women Writers, Women’s Books: Researching Historical Fiction: Immersing Oneself in the Past
- From the Press and Journal: New book by Fraserburgh author highlights horrific extent of witch trials in Scotland
- My post Walking the Witchy Ways of Aberdeen
- From the Evening Express: Historical novel focusing on kidnapping of Aberdeen children to be published
- My post Some Eighteenth Century Letter Seals
- My piece 10 Mystical and Magical Sites in Aberdeenshire on the official tourism site for Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
I’ve been looking to get into more historical fiction, so this sounds like a really good match! After visiting Scotland this summer, I found it especially beautiful too, so I’d love to explore it through the words of a local
I hope you enjoy it 🙂
Sounds like a delightful reads!
It was, Pam. I recommend it.
I love books on the Highlands so I shall!
Thank you 🙂
I just finished reading Mermaid and the Bear. Loved it! My ancestors are from Scotland – the Clan Boyd. I hope to visit the Dean Castle which was theirs once upon a time.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! That sounds like an exciting trip. Dean Castle is not one I’m familiar with; maybe I’ll visit one day too 🙂
Congratulations on finishing your second book!
Thank you! It had a lot of interruptions, this one 🙂
Like all historical fiction, you sprinkle it with a modicum of truth!
Absolutely 🙂
I look forward to reading your book. It’s funny combination of symbols you chose, which just happen to resonate with me very specifically! Mermaid and Bear, the combination is a doozy.
I like it too 🙂
Congrats on your upcoming book!
Thank you 🙂
Just download the Mermaid and the Bear on kindle. Looking forward to reading it. x
I hope you enjoy it!
thanks, I’ll write my thoughts in my monthly book review when I read it.
Just added this to my TBR!! I just realized I don’t think I’ve read a book that takes place in Scotland for awhile and I need to change that.
I hope you enjoy your virtual visit 🙂
Congrats on new book release. Beautiful cover. 🙂
Thank you 🙂
Oh wow! These sound brilliant. I’m a book reviewer and would love to put these on my blog! http://www.geelizreads.wordpress.com
Let me know if you would be happy for me to review your books x
Thank you. Reviews always welcome 🙂
I have a 2 more books to read first and then I will be straight on them 🙂
Print book delivered to the wrong address, retrieved, then kidnapped by my husband, who read it first.
Giving a copy to a friend for her birthday, certain she’ll love it.
That book has been on some journey 🙂
I just did a preorder for the new book. Look forward to reading it soon!
I hope you enjoy it 🙂
Will preorder today!
Thank you Noelle; I hope you enjoy it 🙂
Love Scotland and everything about it !
🙂
These books sound amazing. I can’t wait to get a hold of them.
I hope you enjoy them!
Just bought your books! I can’t wait to start reading them.
I hope you enjoy them 🙂