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After (very happy) years of writing and editing, and months of preparation, it was really exciting to get The Bitter Trade out earlier this month. It’s been getting some lovely early reviews from Amazon readers, and I’m very happy that plenty of copies are circulating around book groups and seventeenth century enthusiasts. [Do use the Contact form if…
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Just had the fun of downloading the book from Kindle for the first time - it’s live on all ebook stores now (please use the Contact form to let us know if you can’t find it). The paperback goes on sale in June but you can still win a review copy on Goodreads . Available on Kindle ,…
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I hope you like the website. It’s designed by The Curved House , who do very beautiful, simple design and typography. I first saw their work when we were given a copy of London for Lovers , which is a gorgeous book. We had a lot of fun making the audio with voice artist, actor and producer Roland Bearne , and I loved…
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It’s a real thrill to see The Bitter Trade all laid out on the page. Here’s a sneak peek at the beautiful text design by The Curved House . I love the traditional typefaces and the simplicity of the design – I love the chapter headings and I’m really proud of what the team have done. …
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The Bitter Trade won the PEN Factor at The Literary Conference. Jury Chair Rebecca Swift (Author, Poetic Lives: Dickinson) said: “The Pen Factor jury selected The Bitter Trade based on the quality of writing, the engaging plot, and the rich and unusual historical context. Dazzling and playful!” Jury members (see photo) included Larry Finlay, MD, Transworld Dan…
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