I’m delighted to welcome Tim Taylor on what is a very special day – the launch of his novel Revolution Day in paperback. Thanks for dropping in, Tim, what can I get for you today? Hello, Katy. Many thanks for inviting me along to your coffee shop! I’ll have a cappuccino with gingerbread syrup, please. Ooh, … More The story behind the story – TE Taylor talks about the inspiration behind Revolution Day

I’m very excited to say that the wait is finally over and I now have a publication date for the Silence – June 8th. Pre-order and win a prize! You can pre-order the kindle for £1.99 by clicking on this link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B071D6JTMS/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_at_ws_gb?ie=UTF8 Getting orders in before publication day means the world to me. To thank you … More Countdown to publication

Today I’m posting a short story that I wrote about a chance encounter between two elderly women on the Amalfi coast in Italy. I hope you enjoy reading it!   Love, Revenge and Limoncello by Katharine Johnson “Do you mind if I sit here?”asked Joan. “If there’s really nowhere else,” replied the figure sprawled out … More Love, Revenge and Limoncello

The coffee shop has relocated to Italy for a couple of weeks and I’ve been thinking about why this country makes such a great setting for stories . These are my favourite films that were made or set in Italy. It was a really tough choice! Which films would make your top five? The Talented … More My five favourite films set in Italy

Today I have the pleasure of welcoming author Angela Wren into the coffee shop. How lovely to see you Angela. What would you like to drink? Hello Katy, thanks for inviting me to your wonderful coffee shop. What an amazing place! I’d like a black coffee please. I like my coffee weak, so if you’re … More The story behind the story – Angela Wren talks about the inspiration for her novel Messandrierre

I’m so excited to be hosting Cait O’Sullivan and her book Taming the Tango Champion which is published today by Crooked Cat Books! If you love romantic fiction with a bit of spice this is the perfect book to pack in your suitcase this spring/summer. Welcome Cait  and many congratulations on your book! Help yourself to … More Today is publication day for Taming the Tango Champion by Cait O’Sullivan