Jul 26, 2026 | Life Is Short Interviews
If you have read the ‘A Rosie Life In Italy’ series you will know this is huge news!
Five years ago we bought this villa that was ten years derelict. If you have read my books you will know how much I love this house. How it called to us and we responded. You’ll know all the renovation work we have done and all we have gone through to save it and bring life and vibrance back into it. All the laughs and all the tears.
The house has given us so much – it has got me through some of the most tragic times of my life; it gave me distraction, a safe haven, joy, memories and most of all inspiration for my best-selling book series.
Better than a nosey — you can walk through it! The estate agent’s listing includes a full virtual tour:
Casa Anam Cara (The Sighing House) Listing and Virtual Tour
You’ll have to wait until book 8 for the answer.
Only kidding!
There are several answers, but the main one is instinct. Mine tells me this is right, now, and it has never once let me down. I’ll write about it properly in my next post.
Life is short and it’s an adventure. This chapter is coming to a close to make room for the next one.
For the first time in my life I have no plans!
Some days I picture a tiny hermitage hidden-away from the world. Other days its a renovated convent, castle or borgo shared with a group of like-minded people and starting our own community.
Would you be interested in this? (Comment below if so! I’ll write more about this soon!)
I think I will stay in Italy. But I am not ruling anywhere out.
The good news is I plan to take you along on my house-hunting and decision journey on Substack, Instagram and in book 8 which you can pre-order now!
Virtual House Tour
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!
Feb 25, 2026 | Life Is Short Interviews
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
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Saturday 31st January at 5pm CET
(because it’s Ronan’s birthday on the Sunday)
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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.
