#writephoto – Still Waters

Here’s my response to Sue’s lovely photograph – her #writephoto prompt for this week: At The Closing of the Day Iโ€™d bought this place because of the view. It was never the same one day to the next; water and sky framed by the window of the ruined cottage, just a short walk from theContinue reading “#writephoto – Still Waters”

Meandering Monday Musings

The past few weeks have been quite busy, as I mentioned in a previous post, mainly because I’ve been working through the final edit and finicky formatting of my latest book, Hills and Valleys. Once that was released, my body then decided to go into meltdown with a nasty head cold, just in time forContinue reading “Meandering Monday Musings”

New Release – Hills And Valleys (Ambeth Chronicles #3)

Yay! I’ve been a bit busy these past few weeks working on the final edit and formatting for Hills and Valleys, the third book in my Ambeth series. And now I can happily say…. drum roll… it’s published! Available on Amazon and part of KDP Select (so you can read for free as a KindleContinue reading “New Release – Hills And Valleys (Ambeth Chronicles #3)”

New Release – Charles Yallowitz Legends of Windermere – Tribe of the Snow Tiger

Now Available on Amazon for Pre-Order! Coming to your Kindle on June 1st! Cover Art by Jason Pedersen Timoran Wrath has a shameful secret that is about to see the light of day. The noble barbarian has always been a constant source of strength and wisdom for his beloved friends. His loyalty has been unwaveringContinue reading “New Release – Charles Yallowitz Legends of Windermere – Tribe of the Snow Tiger”

Thursday Doors – Hearst Castle, San Simeon, California

You might think, looking at these pictures, that the doors are from some castle in Europe, home of an ancient king. In fact, both can be found in Hearst Castle, California, high above the winding Pacific coast road. That’s not to say the doors couldn’t have started life in a European castle somewhere – HearstContinue reading “Thursday Doors – Hearst Castle, San Simeon, California”

Wednesday Wander – Balinese Rice Terraces

I’ve taken a Wednesday Wander to Bali before, to a temple based around a sacred spring. This time I’m visiting the Tegallalang rice terraces, carved like beautiful sculpture into the lush green hillsides. The rice terraces are irrigated using a traditional Balinese cooperative system which, according to tradition, was taught to the Balinese by aContinue reading “Wednesday Wander – Balinese Rice Terraces”

Cover Reveal – Hills And Valleys

Here it is! The cover for my third Ambeth book, Hills and Valleys, is complete and ready to upload, but first I thought I’d share it with you. Thanks again to my brother, Rich Jones at Turning Rebellion, for the fantastic layout – I’m thrilled with the finished result and think it fits really wellContinue reading “Cover Reveal – Hills And Valleys”

My Kyrosmagica Review of Oak and Mist by Helen Jones

Originally posted on M J Mallon YA Author and Poet:
Goodreads Synopsis: ‘Alma, even I do not know what he is capable of…โ€™ Things couldn’t be better for Alma. She’s returned the lost Sword to Ambeth and is finally with Deryck, Prince of the Dark. But whatโ€™s really going on? Deryck is struggling with his…

Take The First Step

Itโ€™s Monday. The start of another week. Thanks for stating the obvious, you might be thinking. But as I wandered along on my morning walk back from school, I pondered the idea of beginnings. Starting something – taking the first step, as it were – is often the most difficult part of any journey. ThinkContinue reading “Take The First Step”