Creating Sparks That Last & All Things Relationships

I Thought I Was Finished But that's not the case at all. Author happenings just keep on coming and I am cheering all the way. On Thursday, 3rd July, I'll be releasing the second in series of my children's stories, Captain Binky Gallivants the Globe , in Captain Binky's Adventures, under the name, Cal Grant-Smith. I know most readers are familiar with my books for adults, mostly on relationships, but I'm mentioning Captain Binky here because she is, in fact, a real cat. Her relationship with her owner, Jude, my sister, is one that deserves highlighting. As most of us know, bonding with a pet is good for our wellbeing, and the bond that Jude and Binky share is a touching story to hear. Based on fact, yet somewhat fictionalised, Binky's story has been written primarily for children, but is easily a family-read all snuggled up together. There are real photographs of Binky as she settles into her new home, after flying abroad and encountering some scary adventures al...

  Welcome to our first blog post for 2025 Cover design by  @ambergrosjeanwrites January is a very busy month in our family with four birthdays thrown into the mix of Christmas and New Year. It makes for a very festive holiday season and is wonderful to catch up with everyone.  I hope you have had an amazing start to 2025. It's been a big one for many people already, so I do hope you are keeping well. Book News: In exactly two months' time on 13 March 2025, I will be releasing my next book! It's been a whirlwind time getting everything ready over the holiday season - note to self: never a March release again. I'm releasing a romcom novella called Love & Laughter (and other disasters). It is 32000 words in length and provides a fast-paced introduction to the characters in short story style. Love & Laughter follows a group of midlife yogis in the village of Pelican Cove. As they develop feelings for each other, some couples go from friends to lovers, while others a...