
2023 Book & Blog News, Plans, & “Plans”
All about changes to the blog, books to expect in 2023, and travel that’s happening (all very realistic plans, honest …).

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

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

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

Beast-Laid Plans – Chapter One
Missing dragons. Rampaging beasts. Ladies of a certain age and temperament … Read chapter one in Beaufort Scales’ seventh cozy mystery here!

An Non-W.I.-Approved But Dragon-Worthy Bakewell Slice
An easy Bakewell slice recipe that may not be traditional, but it’s perfect for dragonish picnics …

An Absent Blog of Bookish News
Revealing the name of the seventh Beaufort Scales book, plans for the coming months, and being offline.

Lemon Squares for Dragonish Cravings
A tart and tasty lemon bar recipe, perfect for distracting police officers and soothing anxious dragons.

A Moment of Absence & the Naming of Dragons
A dog called Shorty, a trip to Fiji, an unexpected smoked fish and an expected loss, among other things. Also dragons.

A Festive, Dragonish Short Story Read-Along
A short festive tale from the world of Beaufort Scales and Toot Hansell, featuring dogs and dragons and a little too much mulled wine …