Lois

I am a writer living in the west of England; I have written fourrteen novels, my latest being 'Winterdyke' This is the latest of the seven Radwinter genealogical mysteries series, all available on Amazon - the eighth in the series due to appear in early summer. I have written seven other novels, a guide to writing, three stories for reluctant readers and two anthologies with other writers. All are available as eBooks and paperbacks. I hope my blog will engage you with my other interests, music, family history travel, and food... Most of all I hope you engage with my writing and my thoughts on the process... at least, on my process!! You can also find me on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

Food by Lois

British Biltong? Bristol Biltong? Mmmmm!

We went to the Weston-super-Mare Food Festival at the weekend and a stall we were attracted to was the one run by this company. I like biltong, it is South African and air-dried strips of spiced beef (and can be other meats) and chewy and delicious. I’ve tried lots of different ones, and so far […]

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Family Stories by Lois

Lois

Growing up, I was the only person I knew called Lois; my aunty had it as a middle name, and my great-grandmother was the ‘original’ Lois, but she died in 1930… long before I was born!! When we moved to the west country when i was 16, there was another girl lower down the school […]

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Food by Lois

Shy sloes

I’m not a big fan of sweet drinks or liqueurs, but one thing I do like… I’m not sure I know anyone who doesn’t like it, is sloe gin. Sloes are the fruit of the wild blackthorn,  a very prickly small tree; they are extremely sour and bitter, if you eat one raw your face […]

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