I'm trying to be quite minimalist about releasing 'The Lion and Unicorn Quest' into the wild, so this may be your only warning that it has now gone live on Amazon. Now that I've done this I feel a gentle sense of melancholy. This novel has been in my head for some time, and now …
Almost ready
My latest mystery novel is unexpectedly almost ready for publication. I didn't realise this until yesterday, when I looked at the number and seriousness level of edits waiting to be done in the printed copy I used for proof-reading, and saw that because there were very few plot holes left (but I'm willing to be …
Marinated with a dash of heresy
Regular readers of my Pitkirtly series of mystery novels may have noticed recurring references to traditional Scottish recipes and delicacies. This is partly an attempt on my part to counterbalance the prevalent urban mythology about the Scottish diet – although I must admit one of my work colleagues swears by deep-fried confectionery to ward off …
Cecilia Peartree - woman of mystery 