A record 3 million+ copies of Spare have been sold. In the US and the UK, public opinion is divided over the causes of the rift between Meghan and the royal family. Many are convinced there’s a race element. For me, the fundamental problem is the clash between modern US culture and ancient, English traditions, as exemplified by the royal family. When Meghan hosted William and Kate in the UK, she reportedly greeted them wearing torn jeans and bare feet - perfectly acceptable/normal in the US - but not in the UK when hosting royalty! Last week I wrote about the different gun laws, but differences in everyday life between the two cultures are very evident. Even back in the 30s, American Wallis Simpson would never have integrated into the royal family, even if they’d let her marry the king. N’er the twain shall meet. To find out more, you need to read An Englishwoman in America (mybook.to/Ed2anenglishwoman).
Hot news. The wonderful SpellBound Books have sent me a 10 book contract! Yes, in addition to The Mandarin Seeds (out on 5 May 2023), over the next two years they will be publishing some new editions of my books plus some brand new ones. Very exciting. Here’s what to expect:
Adult Thrillers set in international locations:
3rd Degree Murder (A redbrick university in UK)
Dunoon Assassin (India and Scotland)
The Meleke Stone (France and Israel)
Lamplight (WWII Germany)
Vichyssoise (WWII France)
The Mazurek Express (WWII Poland)
Sci Fi Thriller
Project Kabala (England and Israel)
Thrillers for ages 9-14+, set in international locations
Ruby and The Ancient Temple of Petra (Jordan).
Tina and The Colosseum of Rome (Italy)
Saffron and The Taj Mahal (India)
(Four more in the series to come)
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