
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.

Time Travel, Dragonish Carnivals, & Much Murder
My reading so far in 2022, including omelette-loving dragons, horny unicorns, and Irn Bru sausages.

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 …

Life Lessons on a Baking Bad Anniversary
Three years ago this month – yesterday, in fact – Beaufort Scales ambled out into the …

Coming Up Roses – Chapter Two
There’s a fine line between ‘eccentric’ and ‘a danger to oneself and others’.
And that line may just lie with the body in the freezer …