I write romantic suspense and historical fiction, often set in the area of Scotland where I live, Aberdeenshire. My historical novels combine little-known dark events with love stories. There are witches, bears, kidnappers and Romans to be found in them, detailed here. My contemporary work is much naughtier, though still dark, and available to pre-order now.
I take a LOT of photos as is evidenced throughout the site.
Here on the blog, I write about castles, history, stone circles, dance, living with chronic illness, and writing. See my about page here.
Romantic Suspense – A Dancer’s Journey – 3 book series
These books are so naughty that I’m worried nobody will be able to look me in the face again after reading them. But not that worried. A Dancer’s Journey is now available for pre-order, titles releasing in October, November and December 2023.
See the series page here for blurbs and quotes.
Series on Amazon UK
Series on Amazon worldwide
Posts about the background, inspiration and writing of these stories:
- Working Girl: a WordPress Prompt Goes Dark
- Pointe Work and a Red Leotard
- Chosen Sisters: Friendship and Dance
- A Snaggled, Barbourous Place
- Diabolical and Deranged: Writing and Blood
- There’s also this strange little post about what the characters of A Dancer’s Journey get up to when I’m away from the keyboard.
Historical Fiction
My historical novels combine little-known dark events with love stories and a hint of magic.
- SISTERS AT THE EDGE OF THE WORLD: ancient battle, neurodiversity and forbidden romance.
- THE MERMAID AND THE BEAR: witchcraft, a stone circle, a castle and six chapters of medieval Christmas.
- FIREFLIES AND CHOCOLATE: kidnapping, friendship and chocolate.
Further Insight into my life and work
- The article Researching Historical Fiction: Immersing Oneself in the Past on the Women Writers, Women‘s Books site.
- 10 Mystical and Magical Sites in Aberdeenshire on the official tourism site for Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
- Doctors and Deadlines: Writing with Chronic Illness
- Walking the Witchy Ways of Aberdeen
- A Book Seven Years in the Making
Updates
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I have just requested that our local library purchase two of your books so they’ll be read on the opposite side of the world.
Thank you so much, Mallee 🙂
Can’t wait to read them and hope you recover soon
Thank you 🙂
Reading the
“Sisters On the Edge” slowly but captivated. Thank you.
Thank you, Julie. That’s good to hear 🙂
You’re amazing, Ailish! Keep it up! 🙂
Thank you so much, Tim 🙂
Just started reading Sisters at the Edge of the World. I was pulled right in, and I’m loving it so far!
Great to know Sheri, thank you 🙂
I’ll be watching for Tendu!
🙂
I’M SO GLAD EVERYONE IS DOING GREAT
Can’t wait for the next book, as always!
Should be a bit quicker this time, as they’re all written, just being edited and proofed 🙂
Great post! Pleasure to meet you Ailish
And you 🙂
enjoy your day
You too!
Glad I was able to find you from Aine’s website when you liked her “Long White Cloud” post.
One of my protagonists becomes Scottish-by-marriage.
Sounds interesting 🙂
Ever since I watched a show about Mary Queen of Scots, I’ve been obsessed with learning about Scotland. So rich with history and beautiful nature. When time allows, I will have to read your books. Thank you for following my blog.
You’re most welcome. I’m fascinated by history too. I hope you enjoy the books 🙂
Thank you so much for sharing unique information in your blog post I really like it.
Glad you like 🙂