Delighted that the spring issue of Middlebury Magazine has chosen 'Oblivion' as one of its "editors' picks," calling it "historical fiction at its most interesting, educational best." Valley Press Brontë Parsonage Museum

Happy 206th birthday to Branwell Brontë. Cheers, old man. You are not forgotten!

What fun to discover and share this tasty cab, 'Oblivion' from Paso Robles, with a dear friend recently in California!

Deb's Daily Brontë Had to share this one, not only is it available from the Parsonage book shop it also has a Dust Jacket !! #BrontëParsonage #DustJackets #Books

Can't thank my editor Sarah Meaney Sarah Meaney for her work on 'Oblivion' and for this anniversary shout out yesterday! Look for another review in this October's 'Brontë Studies' and watch this space for news of a paperback and possible French translation.

Happy to announce my first talk in French about the Brontës and the creation of 'Oblivion', next Friday the 11th of August at 5:30 pm, at Les Cyclamens bookshop here in Luxeuil-les-Bains. It's unlikely that I've any followers nearby, but you are heartily invited to attend!

Reminder of my talk on Friday, 5:30 pm, at the Librairies les cylamens in Luxeuil-les-Bains, out here in the Vosges. Hit the facebook page of the bookstore to reserve a spot.

Standing-room only for my first talk in French on the origins of 'Oblivion' on Friday. Testament to the lasting appeal of this greatest of literary families and the intellectual curiosity of the French. Many thanks to Karine and Veronique of the Librairie les cyclamens!

As one who has himself written a long, heavily researched historical novel involving the literary nineteenth century, I could not agree more. ‘Possession’ is a wonder.

Nothing like making the local newspaper in eastern France with the Brontës: "Dean de la Motte is inexhaustible on the subject: 'We could have listened to him all night!'." Luxeuil-les-Bains. L’histoire de la famille Brontë a conquis le public - estrepublicain.fr/culture-loisir…

Looking forward to a good discussion on the writing process, with students and faculty at Salve Regina University, 4-5 pm on October 5, in McKillop Library.

What a lovely weekend spent with talented, delightful former student Meg Parham, who took the author's photo for the jacket of 'Oblivion: The Lost Diaries of Branwell Brontë.' She and Patrick are welcome anytime!

If you like the British nineteenth-century and haven't yet read Zadie Smith's 'The Fraud', consider giving it a go. Brilliantly researched and beautifully written, invested with great empathy but also loads of irony.

I know people are excited about TTPD by Taylor Swift but let's not forget the original tortured poets, like our Branwell Brontë, not to mention Chatterton, Poe, Baudelaire, and many more. #TaylorSwift #THETORTUEDPOETSDEPARTMENT #branwellbronte #brontesisters

I've been taking a break from the socials, but wanted to share my excitement at presenting to the Brussels Brontë Group this coming Saturday, June 15. See thebrusselsbrontegroup.org/events/ for more information!

What a great time discussing the Brontës and my novel 'Oblivion' with the Brussels Brontë Group. Many many thanks to Helen MacEwan and her helpers who made it all possible.

Happy Birthday, PBB!