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Today, I welcome Crooked Cat author, Lizzie Koch ! Her novel, The Adventures of Katie Button , is a humorous story about what befalls poor Katie as she goes about her daily business – and falls in love. But is he the one?  If you enjoyed Bridget Jones, then you'll love Katie Button! ~~~ Blurb: What happens when your dreams collide with reality? Katie Button doesn’t believe in soul mates. When charismatic Jack Masterson asks her out on a date, despite him being her new boss alongside his more aloof brother, James, she agrees. But her romantic dreams about a dashing highwayman, heroic gladiator and Tudor lord are becoming more frequent. And, worryingly, they feel real. She remembers every detail, every touch, every kiss. Until she realises the man in her dreams is James. But Katie doesn’t even like James. And what about Jack, who is whisking her away for sexy mini breaks in the here and now? Katie knows she needs to put an end to...

Today, I welcome the lovely Sue Barnard to My Place. Not only is Sue a highly talented writer, she's also a history nut (sound familiar?) - and she studied Italian and French, two languages I love. :-) Sue's novel, The Ghostly Father , tells an alternative story to Romeo & Juliet , the world's most famous – and most tragic – romance. Today, she's telling us more about them, and their city of Verona... ~~~ Roman Arena Two households, both alike in dignity, In fair Verona, where we lay our scene, From ancient grudge break to new mutiny, Where civil blood makes civil hands unclean. From forth the fatal loins of these two foes A pair of star-cross’d lovers take their life, Whose misadventured, piteous overthrows Do with their death bury their parents’ strife… Shakespeare So begins William Shakespeare’s tragic tale of Romeo and Juliet, the story for which the city of Verona is justly famous.   In fact, more than one-third of Shakespea...

Today, I extend a warm welcome to author Jane Bwye to My Place. Jane's first novel, Breath of Africa , a romantic drama set in Kenya, was nominated for the People's Book Prize and has garnered wonderful reviews. Her deep knowledge of the country added depth and colour to the story. But today, she's telling us about her novella, I Lift Up My Eyes , and how she came to writing such a compelling, realistic story – a completely different setting to the vibrant  Breath of Africa . More internal. Find out from Jane! LOVE, LOSS AND A LONGING FOR THE HILLS “Take four men and one loving but unloved woman. Light the blue touch paper and stand – as close as it suits you, depending on whether you prefer a dash of passion or the quiet life…” (~Ron Askew: Amazon review) I suppose my life has been anything but quiet. I have survived tragedy, widowhood, and the trauma of leaving my home country. And I’ve been blessed with a large family and two loving husbands. W...