Welcome from Jan

Hi there!
This blog is for those who love both books and travel. I'm starting by travelling back in time to the 1970s and the overland trail to India which I took as an 18 year old. Have a look at my daily diary entries and photos. Some of these places are impossible to visit at the moment, but I can give you a flavour of what they were like in the golden age of the hippy trail.

The experience has inspired my new mystery novel, THE VANISHING OF RUTH, which is out now as an ebook. Find details and extracts at The Vanishing of Ruth

To buy: The Vanishing of Ruth

Also take a look at Facebook Page Overlanders for more memorabilia.
http://bit.ly/Overlanders

HELP ME FIND MY FELLOW PASSENGERS! TAKE A LOOK AT THE GROUP PHOTO (post on 30th November 2009) AND CHECK THE NAMES ON THIS LINK:
http://www.indiaoverland.biz/overland/passengers/sep26_76.html
Cheers, Jan.


Friday, 12 March 2010

OVERLANDERS GIVEN THUMBS UP BY NORTH EAST READING GROUPS


OVERLANDERS ROLLED INTO MORPETH LIBRARY LAST NIGHT TO FACE THEIR READERS!

Several North East Reading Groups have been trialling pre-publication copies of my new mystery OVERLANDERS - and last night Morpeth Library hosted a feedback evening to let them have their say.

With a glass of wine in hand, the guests were treated to readings from the diary and letters from my original trip, as well as readings from the novel by husband Graeme posing as the fictional driver Cassidy!

And the novel was given the thumbs up - 94% of those who gave written feedback said they would recommend it to other reading groups.

Here are just a few of the comments:
‘Loved the book – couldn’t put it down!'
‘I would strongly recommend this book as a good read.’
‘Wonderful. Kept me guessing all the way through. A pleasure to read.’
‘I thoroughly enjoyed this journey through time and distant lands without leaving the comfort of my armchair. The contrast between the Victorians, the hippies and Jake’s party was fascinating.’
‘Interesting characters, great plot, nice mix of the feel and texture of the story.’
‘Love the era that it’s about and gives a real feel of that era.’
‘I think everyone who read it enjoyed it. Nothing and no one is quite as it first appears. I would recommend it to another reading group.’

Next week OVERLANDERS journeys to Hexham Library for another feedback evening, and then next month it's off to THE LONDON BOOK FAIR ...!



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