Hi there!
Last month, I promised you news of two new series. Then I went quiet. That’s because I was actually writing them. The good new is that they’re both coming out this summer, and I think you’re going to enjoy at least one of them. Possibly both. 😅
Murder on the Galaxy Belle
Cosmic Casefiles, Book 1
Available 31st July — Preorder here
If you’re missing Tanya, meet Stella Maris. She’s inherited a rust-bucket cargo spaceship, a hostile crew, and — almost immediately — a murder she didn’t ask to solve. Same sharp instincts, different galaxy. Cosmic Casefiles has the ensemble warmth of Seacastle with added space adventure and a roguish pilot you probably shouldn’t trust.
And if you’re feeling adventurous after that…
Dead Line
Portsmouth Bill Series, Book 1
Available 31 July — Preorder here
DS Bill Grant gets handed a missing teenager case on a morning when everyone else called in sick. It should be routine. It isn’t. When the boy turns up dead and the trail leads into Portsmouth’s county lines network, Bill — who has been coasting for years — finds himself dangerously out of his depth. Then he discovers his daughter knew the victim.
Character-driven British crime fiction for readers of Ann Cleeves and Peter Robinson.
From my desk
In July, I’m moving to Ireland to live with my parents, who will be 91 and almost 89. It feels like the right thing to do as they need a helping hand around the house. I suspect some of you will understand exactly what I mean. I’ll still be writing – possibly more than ever, since my parents’ idea of a big night out is going to bed at eight and watching the news on a loop until midnight.
If police procedurals aren’t your thing, ignore Bill entirely. No hard feelings, although I can’t speak for Bill. If cozy mysteries in space sound wrong to you, Stella will understand.
If you’re the kind of reader who’ll try both – will you be my BFF?
PJ
P.S. Hit reply — are you Team Stella or Team Bill? I want to know.
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I prefer Team Bill. Thanks.
Noted. I’m working on the story right now. I hope you’ll enjoy it.
Love all your books. I can’t wait to read them all.
Thank you. I have a lot of fun writing them too. I certainly do a lot of brainwork on the clues and redherrings… Can’t wait for you to read the new series. PJ
Looking forward to both although I think I’m more likely to be team Bill as I love a good police procedural.
I’m a bit picky with cozy mystery but I loved the Seacastle series and, as I’m sure the characters will be beautifully written and the stories compelling, I am excited to read both.
Hope your move to Ireland goes smoothly.
Best wishes Gill
Hi Gill, Thank you for the lovely comment. I am looking forward to moving in with my parents. It’s super stressful being so far away when they are not in their first fluch of youth. We will have a lot of fun together. I’ll keep you up to date with progress on the books. I suspect Stella will seduce you too… PJ
Looking forward to trying both.
I know I can rely on you. 🙂 More news soon. PJ
I think I’ll give Bill a try!
Good choice. Bill’s an old-fashioned guy who’s lost his mojo. He just needs that one case to get him back in the saddle…
Thank you. I’m so glad you will give the new series a try. Sorry about the delay in replying. I got deluged with votes. 🙂 I’m having fun writing them. Best wishes PJ
I have preorder both, I really enjoyed the Seacastle series so looking forward to these
That’s wonderful. Thank you so much. I promise to do my utmost to bring you reading pleasure…
Thank you. I’m thrilled to hear that. Sorry about the delay in replying. I got deluged with votes. 🙂 I’m having fun writing them. Best wishes PJ
Team Bill. Looking forward to reading your new series. Good luck with your move.
Best Wishes…
Ivalou
Thank you. I’m thrilled to hear that. Sorry about the delay in replying. I got deluged with votes. 🙂 I’m having fun writing them. Best wishes PJ
I think you already know….but I’m team PJ and I just know I’ll love anything and everything you turn your hand to writing!
Can’t wait to meet all these brilliant new characters soon
Team PJ is good for me. Thank you for the early opinions. I’m big into self doubt, as you know. It gives me such a lift to hear I’m on the right track. x Pip