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Stuck on Xmas Pressie Ideas…?

Apparently, Christmas is just around the corner.  I know this because our 13 year old daughter mentions it most days.  Actually, every day.   And, we’ve watched ‘The Muppet Christmas Carol’ already, a family tradition on the 1st November each year....

Thoughts on Self-Publishing

What’s your thoughts on self-publishing and the writers who do such a thing…? There I was, really happy that a) I’d written a whole novel  b) I’d found a way to share it with the world  and c) people are reading it and leaving reviews.  And...

Book Launch 25th October 2014

Thank you to everyone who came along to the Book Launch on Saturday 25th October – it was a great night and I’m so grateful to everyone who supported me.  Still getting used to being asked to sign my book – but lots of books sold, which was...

6 hours until the Book Launch event…

Well, it’s here.  The day of the book launch has arrived and there’s lots of activity going on in the house.  We’re surrounded by boxes of books, Turkish ornaments and apple tea, lists and jobs to do.. and, somewhere between now and 7 o’clock,...

Paperback Book Launch 25th October 2014!

The Autumn weather is here, and the summer seems a distant memory… so why not get into a summery mood by coming along to a Turkish themed book launch!  Yes, the date is set – 25th October 2014 and will be held at the Grill Med, Milton Keynes from 7pm....

The Inspiration Behind the Story…

It’s raining… and it’s cold!  The central heating has had to go on, I’m afraid.  So, how have I cheered myself up in this gloomy weather?  I’ve had a look at some of the photos taken in Marmaris and Turunc, the setting for...

My Writing Week…

Well, what a week.  Actually, make that ‘what a fortnight’… Can’t quite believe it’s only 2 weeks since my book went live.  it’s gone really well, and I’ve had some brilliant reviews.  Take a look at the Amazon review list....

Now available for the Nook!

For those of you that have a Nook e-reader, ‘Friendship, Love and Apple Tea’ is now available to read from the UK and USA store! For the UK, please go to: http://www.nook.com/gb/ebooks/friendship-love-and-apple-tea-by-penny-canvin/2940150711976 For the...

Festival of Romance coming to Leighton Buzzard

The 2014 Festival of Romance is coming to a town very near me… Leighton Buzzard.  This weekend, 12th and 13th September, 2014 – gutted that I can’t attend, as it has a great agenda for the two days.  On Friday 12th, there’s the opportunity to...