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Seven wonderful things – and a plague of photos – about the south of France, and Antibes and Caille in particular.

A very photo-heavy list of fun things from the UK leg of the trip, including story settings for upcoming books.

A very serious look at the important ingredients in the reader’s life, because these things matter.

Reading chapter three of ‘Beast-Laid Plans’, and the risks of upsetting women of a certain age, especially where there are dragons involved …

DI Adams has accepted dragons. Even an invisible dog. But a Beast…? Read chapter two in the seventh Beaufort Scales cozy mystery now!

Missing dragons. Rampaging beasts. Ladies of a certain age and temperament … Read chapter one in Beaufort Scales’ seventh cozy mystery here!

An easy Bakewell slice recipe that may not be traditional, but it’s perfect for dragonish picnics …

Revealing the name of the seventh Beaufort Scales book, plans for the coming months, and being offline.

A book chat containing surprisingly few books, but some thoughts about changing reading patterns and book love.

Not all distraction is bad. It can be a way to reset, to let the subconscious tinker for a bit …