“…a page-turner. It captures the times very effectively. I was back in the 1960s in a remote North Island setting.” – Jenny Haworth (The Undone Years, Hobson’s Choice, New Zealand Then and Now)

Grim, uplifting and funny, this fictionalised family saga weaves memories and historical records stemming from real-life stories of a Welsh girl and a Kiwi boy who would never have met, if it wasn’t for Hitler. Evie, born and bred in the Valleys of South Wales, seems destined for a life in service, but the clouds … Continue reading WAR BRIDE PUBLISHED!

Here’s what Zana said: “I found Beyond the Rimu Grove fascinating. I loved all the small mentions of music, fashion, furnishings etc to create the era. It also lifted a veil on the times which can be presented as clean-cut but of course people are people. This feels very authentic. I couldn’t believe how much … Continue reading From Zana Bell

I’ve uploaded Beyond the Rimu Grove to Smashwords publishing and distribution platform. It’s been accepted into the Smashwords Premium Catalog and is available from Barnes and Noble as well as other retailers including Apple Books, Kobo, Tolino, and from libraries through Smashwords Library Direct service. So – it’s out there in the big wide world!

Here I am in Abercanaid, South Wales (Near Merthyr Tydfil) researching the life of my late mother-in-law, Prudence Ashfield Price, in preparation for my new novel. (Working title: War Bride). Needless to say, it’s based on her experiences of meeting and marrying a Kiwi soldier and being transported to a new life on the other … Continue reading