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I’m very pleased to tell you that the new editions of the Netta Wilde Series – books 1-5 and Meeting Annette Grey will all be out on 12th September. That means the books will be available to buy in eBook, paperback and large print format. It will also be back in Kindle Unlimited. If you’reContinue reading “Netta Wilde is back”

This is just a quick reminder that tomorrow is the last day you’ll be able to buy the Netta Wilde books for a short while as they’ll be unpublished to facilitate the move to my new publisher. The new editions should be available from 12th September. You should be able to pre-order the eBook versionsContinue reading “LAST DAY TO BUY THE NETTA WILDE BOOKS”

More on moving the Netta Wilde series to my new publisher, Ackroyd Publishing. You’ll be able to buy the books through their imprint from mid-September. Before that happens, there are some phased changes to be aware of, particularly if you’re still making your way through the series: The existing editions of books 1-5, and theContinue reading “IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER”

I’m delighted to announce that I’ve signed a contract with Ackroyd Publishing to take over production of the Netta Wilde series. In the next few months, the existing books will transition over to the Ackroyd imprint. The next book, and for now the final book, in the series will also be published by Ackroyd. IfContinue reading “Exciting News”

These are just a few excerpts from the wonderful reviews that have come in so far for Calling Frank O’Hare. Huge sigh of relief from this author. ★★★★★ ‘Once again, Hazel Ward has surpassed herself in her subtle, tender study on love, hope and ultimately, forgiveness.’ ★★★★★ ‘Beautifully written as always and a total joyContinue reading “Launch Day Plus One”

It’s here at last. Today’s the day. 🎺🥁Sound the trumpets. Roll the drums. 🎺🥁 Calling Frank O’Hare is out now. 🥳 If you pre-ordered it, be sure to check it’s arrived on your Kindle.

Only one more day to go. Here’s the final peek into Calling Frank O’Hare before launch day. This one’s from Chapter 2. Frank is walking those dogs in the park and has just bumped into an old pupil and her friend. He overhears their parting conversation and his ego is all too briefly inflated: ‘OohContinue reading “Calling Frank O’Hare. Launch Day minus one.”

Calling Frank O’Hare: Only two days and two more snippets to go Frank experiences an abrupt end: ‘It’s just–’ Too late. She left Frank hanging in mid-air, wondering what he would have said if he’d had the chance to finish. It’s just that Netta’s away. It’s just that I’m about to start work on somethingContinue reading “Launch day minus two.”

Only three more days to publication of Calling Frank O’Hare. Here’s the next snippet. Launch Day minus three. Frank has responsibilities:   ‘Responsibilities? And what would they be now?’ As usual, Siobhan said it in a way that implied he was a complete numpty. He could tell she was waiting for an answer to pourContinue reading “Launch day minus three.”

Frank’s sister, Siobhan, had just asked him to go to Glasgow to find their brother, Martin:   Frank looked longingly at the tube of paint he’d abandoned moments earlier. ‘I’m sure he’ll be fine.’ Perhaps he’d said it too quietly or perhaps his sister wasn’t listening. Either way, she carried on as if he hadn’tContinue reading “Launch Day Minus Four.”