A Rosie Life 8 is Up for Pre-Order!

A Rosie Life 8 is Up for Pre-Order!

Apr 4, 2026 | Life Is Short Interviews

Book 7 has received over 150 ‘5 star reviews’ on Amazon  along with beautiful words of kindness from readers after in just one month. Thank you sooooo much! Without this encouragement I would stop writing this series. But instead you have energised me to keep going!

So today I have launched book 8 in the series for pre-order! I have put the longest date out for my launch date, because as you know from my books, you never know what life is going to throw at us, but I fully intend to (possibly!) get it out before… Christmas? (argh face!)  I already have  great fun stories to share with you in book 8 and we have an exciting few months ahead so let’s see what happens! If you would like to cheer me on, please do pre-order A Rosie Life In Italy 8 by clicking here.  Pre orders are the life blood of Indie Authors like me!

I am working on two other completely different books at the same time. If you are interested to hear more about my writing process and other updates from me please do subscribe free to my Substack. You can find my Fabulous Midlife Crisis writings there! That is where I hang out including live Zooms once a month.

Have a wonderful Easter and thank you for all your kind words and support. I feel your love!

Private for Retreaters!

Feb 25, 2026 | Life Is Short Interviews

Retreat Participants

Admin information needed to make your stay comfortable, fun and interesting!

Please add country code. This is for the Whats App group I will be setting up for the group.
PLEASE fill in: The date of your arrival flight to Italy and airport you are arriving at. Time of flight arrival. Airline and flight number. If you are arriving before the 17th May, please tell me the city or town in Italy you will be coming to us from. Departure flight date, time and airport If you are arriving by car, write CAR and where you will be coming from. Check-in time is at 3pm. Checkout time is by 11am.
Dietary Needs(Required)
Please tell us of any food allergies (severity) or intolerances you have. Also if you have other allergies such as feathers or disco music put here also!
Alcohol
We want to ensure everyone is relaxed and comfortable so please let us know if you are uncomfortable around alcohol. Your answer will be handled with discretion and not shared.
Mobility
Please let us know if you have any disability or mobility issues. If you answer yes, please give details in the More Information box.
Please let me know if there is anything else we should know that would make your stay more comfortable or enjoyable. Or if there are any concerns you have about coming on the retreat.
Tell us what song(s) get you on the dance floor, or if dancing is not something you like to do tell us which songs make you smile and feel good!

A Rosie Life In Italy 7 is on the way!

Jan 24, 2026 | Life Is Short Interviews

I’m on track to publish Book 7 in the A Rosie Life In Italy series on 4th March.

Pre-orders really help indie books avoid getting lost in the Amazon jungle, so if you’re an ebook reader, I’d be hugely grateful if you pre-order via your local Amazon.

A Rosie Life In Italy 7 on Amazon.com

A Rosie Life In Italy 7 on Amazon.co.uk

A Rosie Life In Italy 7 on Amazon.de

A Rosie Life In Italy 7 on Amazon.com.au

OR
You can get it a few days early by becoming a paid Substack subscriber! (It costs less than buying me a glass of wine each month!)

Paid subscribers:

  • Get ebook copies before public release of my books.
  • Become members of the Fabulous Midlife Crisis Club; I host a relaxed Zoom chat for members on the first Sunday of every month (or sometimes the Saturday before), at 5pm CET. Bring tea, coffee or wine. I usually chat about writing or wherever the conversation wanders.

📅 Next meet-up:
Saturday 31st January at 5pm CET
(because it’s Ronan’s birthday on the Sunday)

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We’d absolutely love to have you along.

 

RIP Looney – Mother of Kittens

Jan 24, 2026 | Life Is Short Interviews

We had to make the very sad decision last week to let our little dog Looney go. Looney was with us since we moved to Italy from Ireland and featured in every book in the Rosie Life In Italy series.

She had surgery in July to remove cysts (one was cancerous) and sadly they came back aggressively in November. She was 14 and had been my constant shadow – always by my side, on my bed, and supervising the household.

She looked like a muppet, hated being groomed, welcomed every new animal arrival with open paws, and even nursed our two kittens (Spooky and Moonface) when they arrived. Yes. She fed them like a wet nurse.

We miss her terribly, but we are so grateful for the joy, trust and love she brought into our lives. Anyone who has loved a pet will understand the particular kind of heartbreak that goes with making such a difficult decision.

 

 

Come With Me to Italy!

Come With Me to Italy!

Jan 8, 2026 | A Rosie Moment, Book Updates

If you missed our first FMC (Fabulous Midlife Crisis) Club Zoom of the year last Sunday about my retreats, don’t worry here’s what you need to know:

Over the past five years, I’ve had the privilege of sitting in circles of women in Italy who arrived tired, curious, hopeful, a bit wobbly… and left lighter, braver, clearer, and often with new lifelong friends and a notebook full of words they didn’t know they had in them.

This year I am hosting two retreats in Tuscany. One from 17th to 22nd May called Rosie’s Fabulous Midlife Crisis Retreat and my Women’s Writing Retreat from 6th to 12th September.

Watch my 20 minute video for all the info:

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

My retreats are for you if:

  • you feel creatively stuck, or secretly bursting with stories
  • you’re craving space — mental, emotional, physical
  • you love Italy, good food, good conversation, and being fully yourself… or in need of rediscover yourself!
  • You want to feel the magic that happens when women give themselves permission to have some Me -Time together in a beautiful place.Which retreat is for you:
  • Rosie’s Fabulous Midlife Crisis Retreat is about reflection, joy, connection, rest, laughter, depth. This retreat is restorative at its core.It’s for women who:
    • feel a quiet (or loud) internal nudge for change
    • want space to reflect, breathe, journal, and reconnect with themselves and with other like minded women from around the world.
    • or like the idea of writing their own story but don’t know what to write or where to begin.

    Think: slowing down, remembering and exploring who you are beneath the noise.

  • The Women’s Writing Retreat is more writing focused. It’s about finding your voice, craft, and the magic that happens when women write together.It’s for women who:
    • have an idea for a book they want to write (memoir, novel, nonfiction)
    • are already working on a project — or are ready to start seriously
    • want time, structure, guidance, and momentum
    • ready to commit to writing, not just dream about it

If either of these retreats call to you, I’d love to have you along! However, places are very limited, so do apply soon to avoid disappointment:

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

I hope to see you in Italy!

x

Rosie