This week we are bringing author Phillipa Nefri Clark. She has a new book in her Christie Ryan Romantic Mystery series. This is a prequel to The Stationmaster's Cottage. Though it can be read as a standalone. It follows Martha's journey after she leaves River's End.
1972. It is four years since Martha Ryan's world crashed around her. Fleeing to England to
study teaching, she had left everything behind. Her beloved seaside town of River's End, her
big sister, Dorothy, and the one man she loves beyond reason.
After the untimely death of her father, she finds a new home in Ireland. There, she
buys a cottage, embarking on a career as a teacher in the small town, and travelling during
every long school holiday. She finds friendships, relationships, and adventures.
But dreams haunt her. Deep down, she longs for her home town in Australia, and to see
Dorothy. Will a life well lived be enough, or is one letter the turning point to risk everything
she's come to love?
This short prequel can be read first, or alongside any of the books in the series.
Phillipa lives just outside a beautiful small town in country Victoria, with her two sons, husband, and labrador dog. She also lives in the many worlds of her imagination and stockpiles stories beside her laptop. With a passion for music, the ocean, nature, reading, and writing, she draws on her life experiences to bring colour and depth to her characters.
Her first novel – The Stationmaster’s Cottage – is a multi platform bestseller and has won reader awards and cover design awards. With one series complete, Phillipa is planning a stand-alone novel then a second series within mystery romance. In addition, she writes a paranormal suspense series of short stories.
On the web:
Self-doubt. I still question myself as an author every day. But, I’m learning to channel this into productivity and feed off the feelings rather than let them stop me.
Did you ever consider writing under a pseudonym?
Yes. I also write a paranormal thriller series. Short stories connected by one character. As they are quite different from my mystery romance novels, I had the first cover made under my maiden name. It was quickly pointed out to me I should let my current readers decide if they wanted to also read these, or not. So, that growing series is also under my real name.
Martha: Prequel to The Stationmaster's Cottage
1972. It is four years since Martha Ryan's world crashed around her. Fleeing to England to
study teaching, she had left everything behind. Her beloved seaside town of River's End, her
big sister, Dorothy, and the one man she loves beyond reason.
After the untimely death of her father, she finds a new home in Ireland. There, she
buys a cottage, embarking on a career as a teacher in the small town, and travelling during
every long school holiday. She finds friendships, relationships, and adventures.
But dreams haunt her. Deep down, she longs for her home town in Australia, and to see
Dorothy. Will a life well lived be enough, or is one letter the turning point to risk everything
she's come to love?
This short prequel can be read first, or alongside any of the books in the series.
Congratulations on the new book, Phillipa! Sounds interesting!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I so enjoyed exploring Martha's life. She is one of those characters with layer beneath layer I think.
DeleteHi Nas - and Phillippa ... sounds intriguing and being able to 'see' Ireland, as well as Australia looks to tie a great story together ... good luck - cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteHi Hilary! It was delightful to 'visit' Ireland for this story. My big sister lives there so I do hope I've done it justice.
DeleteLove that cover, and your name is so lovely and unique. Congrats on the new book, and I romantic mysteries are the best! Hugs...RO
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely thing to say :-). My middle name - Nefri - was actually my birth name, but along the way it got relegated to middle. I adore romantic mysteries as well!
DeleteI love these types of stories where someone is getting a cottage.
ReplyDeleteI think everyone should have one! There is something so special about the old stories they tell, isn't there?
DeleteCongratulations! I like these sweeping family drama stories.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I'm a fan as well. Families make for interesting reading.
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ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your new book! A cottage in Ireland sounds so romantic.
ReplyDeleteDoesn't it? I love cottages anywhere (guess that's why I keep writing about them!), but Ireland holds its own special atmosphere.
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ReplyDeleteThanks for reading 'Martha'. Yes, just a short one (11k), which then leads into the rest of the series, starting with The Stationmaster's Cottage. All now available on Kindle Unlimted. :-)
ReplyDeleteThis sounds so intriguing. Love the cover! I have always wanted to visit Ireland. :)
ReplyDelete~Jess
Thank you! What I love about books is how we can visit just about anywhere. :-)
DeleteHello, Phillipa! Best of luck.
ReplyDeleteHello! Thanks for your kind wishes.
DeleteSounds like a good book. Best of luck. :-)
ReplyDeleteGreetings from London.