Two Firsts!

November offered me the opportunity to be interviewed by the lovely Rebecca and Adrian at Hobeck Books. Their podcast, a first for me, was enjoyable and conversation flowed - I think we could have chatted all day! Thank you for your kind words. The podcast can be heard here,

https://shows.acast.com/646f7fb53c7f5e001173a62e/6728a7a0580049df8ff62e7c 

'Every so often an interview will take a truly unexpected direction. That's the case this week as we speak to prolific author Gillian Jackson in her first ever podcast appearance. Gillian principally writes psychological fiction, which to some extent draws on her professional experiences as a therapeutic counsellor working with Victim Support. But as she reveals in this startling interview, she also draws on some difficult experiences of her own. Her most recent novel, Ask Laura, marks a departure for Gillian into women's fiction, but all her work is imbued with humanity and empathy.'

Another first was as the guest after-dinner speaker at the Darlington and Durham district S

Happy New Year! 2026

The start of a new year is always a good time to look back on the past and think about the future. Taking a moment to reflect can make us happy about all the good things in our lives, but it might also bring some sadness, especially for loved ones who aren't with us anymore. Regrets might sneak in, too. But as we move forward, we can learn from our mistakes and regrets. Maybe you need to spend more time with family and friends, who are the best gifts we have. Or maybe we should take better care of ourselves beyond just the usual promises to eat healthier or exercise more! I'm not really into making New Year's resolutions, but I do try to look back and learn from the past year.

I am also delighted and excited to announce that my lovely publisher has sold foreign translation rights to Germany, Denmark, Finland and Italy. By the end of the year, there should be twenty-two foreign translations of my books!

Whatever awaits you, I wish you every blessing in the year ahead. For me, I shall continue to be grateful for my loved ones and cherish them even more. And of course, there will be books!

2026 will see the publication of two new books. The first, in May, is Deadly Summer, the next in the DI Samantha Freeman series. This is a chance to catch up on her life and even more complicated cases.

A new stand-alone novel, Reuben's Gift, will be published in November. This is another ripples-in-a-pond book (remember The Accident?) with a delayed train as the catalyst for devastating events in some of the passengers' lives.

So, thank you to those of you who read my blog and have encouraged me in my writing over the past year, your comments and reviews make it all worthwhile.

The Victim to be translated into German!

My lovely publishers, Bloodhound Books have presented me with an exciting early Christmas present by selling the rights to my novel, The Victim, to a German publisher!

I'm delighted with the news and look forward to next year, 2025 to see my novel for sale in Germany.

Two Firsts

November presented two amazing new opportunities for me. The first was being the guest of Adrian and Rebecca from Hobeck Books on their podcast. Conversation flowed freely and this wonderful couple put me at ease and made my first experience of podcasting great fun.

Thank you both for your kind words - the link to listen is below.

'Every so often an interview will take a truly unexpected direction. That's the case this week as we speak to prolific author Gillian Jackson in her first ever podcast appearance. Gillian principally writes psychological fiction, which to some extent draws on her professional experiences as a therapeutic counsellor working with Victim Support. But as she reveals in this startling interview, she also draws on some difficult experiences of her own. He most recent novel, Ask Laura, marks a departure for Gillian into women's fiction, but all her work is imbued with humanity and empathy.'

https://shows.acast.com/646f7fb53c7f5e001173a62e/6728a7a0580049df8ff62e7c 

Another first was being the after-dinner speaker at the Soroptimists Annual Literary Luncheon for the Darlington and Durham district Branch. This amazing group of ladies do some tremendous work, at home and abroad and it was a privilege and an honour to be their speaker.