My new book is out. A thriller that explores the relationship between parents and their teens, and what happens when secrets from the past begin to poison the present.

A huger proportion of young woman remove 100% of their body hair. Why do I have a problem with this? Is hair-free the way to go?

Scammers: They wouldn't get away with it if companies' customer service wasn't so poor.

Is 2026 the year you get strong?

Hosting 62 teenagers and going to see UB40

It seemed like a good idea at the time.

A lovely day at the local village Dog Show.

Off to Greece!

The terrors of getting your teenager out on the road.

Moving home and the squirrel video that kept me sane.

A middle-aged country bumpkin's trip up to London to see Sir Chloe with teenage Daughter.

Spending time with my elderly relatives has opened my eyes to how ageist our society has become.

My new book is out! And it's been the hardest thing I've ever done.

The love of writing and coping with bad reviews

The many, many reasons why I don't trust lightning.

Travels with my family through the South of France

Me and Baking – not a good combination. But needs must when the devil puts on a school fête.

I couldn't wait to share this with you! My most recent book, a thriller, has had the audio treatment and I am so pleased with it! I hunted down Alex Lee as I really …

Disaster followed by disaster but lastminute.com came up trumps. A 20th Anniversary trip to Venice starts badly but ends well.

Two brilliant books