Who Am I? - across the sea I am now Maggie Ford

Incidentally, the out-of-print books that are being republished will have my other (recently acquired) new pen-name, which is Maggie Ford. The title of the first book has also been changed to THE SOLDIER'S BRIDE and deals in part with the First World War. And this will be coming out in August.

I've had some really exciting news about my out-of-print backlist. Was approached by one of the big 6 publishers who want to resurrect them, and have signed the contract, so they will all be back on the shelves before long, one each year.

Have just come back from a trip to Whitby in Yorkshire - have achieved a life-long wish to go back there after my first time seeing it came to nothing due to those I went with not wanting to do all that much there. So now I've seen everything - the abbey was simply wonderful and the scenery georgous. I'd recommend anyone who likes landscapes to go there.

I'm back!

Sorry I've been away for so long. Have been so busy writing. My new book ILLUSIONS OF HAPPINESS was published in February and seems to be doing very well. Am busy writing another book concerning a family in the First World War 1914 and how it affects them and all those around them.

In the meantime I was invited to the Queen's garden party and the event happened to be on my birthday!
I saw the Queen close up, and also Prince Charles who in passing gave me a lovely smile. So I was smiled at by the future King of England!