Reading Roots
This summer's reads took me back to my gothic suspense reading roots. These sorts of novels formed the foundation for my fiction writing and still heavily influence me to present day.
Jamaica Inn is a gothic classic set in Cornwall’s moors with DuMaurier’s genius on display.
The Waiting Sands is immersive gothic suspense on a remote Scottish island.
Barbara Cartland introduced me to full-on, bodice-ripping romance in historical fiction with magical settings. Imagine my delight at finding a copy of this gem in a Little Free Library. Pure escapism taking me back to summer days of long ago...