Someone is stealing the Emperor’s roses and if they take the magical red rose then love will be lost, to everyone, forever.It’s up to Ned Spinks, Chief Thief Catcher, and his band of motley catchers to apprehend the thief and save the day.But the thief isn’t exactly who they seem to be. Neither is the Emperor.Ned and his team will have to go on a quest; defeating vampire mermaids, illusionists, estranged family members and an evil sorcerer in orde...

Fourteen, heir to the Empire of Roshaven, must find a new name before Theo, Lord of neighbouring Fidelia, brings his schemes to fruition.Not only has he stolen Roshaven’s trade, but he plans to make Fourteen his own and take her empire in the bargain.Her protector, Ned Spinks, is plagued with supernatural nightmares whilst his assistant, Jenni the sprite, has lost her magic.Somehow they must figure out how to thwart Theo’s dastardly plan before it’s too late for his...

Ned Spinks, Chief Thief-Catcher has a problem.Someone is stealing the Emperor's roses. But that's not the worst of it. In his infinite wisdom and grace, the Emperor magically imbued his red rose with love so if it was ever removed from the Imperial Rose Gardens then love will be lost, to everyone, forever. It's up to Ned and his band of motley catchers to apprehend the thief and save the day. But the thief isn't exactly who they seem to be, neither is the Emperor. ...

A mysterious job, awakening powers, and a dark family secret – Kat Kritchley is about to discover magic is the least of her problems.Kat Kritchley’s life is falling apart. With her family on the brink of eviction, she’s desperate for a job so when she stumbles upon a mysterious temping agency, she doesn’t ask too many questions. Strange things start to happen and Kat’s new role at a solicitor’s office comes with a twist: the solicitors are all vampires and the agen...

A pre-determined future. A ruthless Corporation. One woman determined to fight for her freedom.When Kira wins the right to a child, she thinks all her dreams have come true. But then the impossible happens, her friends become pregnant naturally and the truth of society under Corporation begins to unravel.Confused, Kira looks to Gaia – a myth she barely believes in – for comfort and guidance, only to discover more lies. And when a terrorist attack undermines...

Tales from Suburbia is a collection of short stories, plays and blog posts that intermingle my own personal experiences as a mum, the peccadillos of suburbia and the perils of social media!The subject matter varies from social observation to the humorous reflection of toddler life. Burying my Baby is heart-breaking. One Two, Cha Cha Cha is hilarious.This collection is full of human foibles and folly and is both amusing and empathetic."A wonderful, eclectic collectio...

An unwanted magick shoppe has appeared in Roshaven and is causing havoc.Ned Spinks, Chief Thief-Catcher, and his second-in-command, Jenni the sprite, have been ordered to encourage the magick shoppe to move on. But the shopkeeper pulls a fast one and strands Ned and Jenni in the middle of nowhere. With a dragon. They must get back to Roshaven as quickly as possible and deal with the magick shoppe before it causes any more chaos.If you enjoy reading humorous...

Winter has exploded in Roshaven.Ned's city is buried under enormous amounts of snow and ice and nobody quite knows why. Yes, it's winter but... it's never been this winter. There's a strange magic in the snow calling to Jenni which she has to avoid at all costs while a stranger from the mountain searches for Ned the Sorcerer Slayer.The stranger is definitely hiding something, but with the snow drifts getting worse and the Jacks out of icy control, Ned has to find a way to d...

Hubble bubble, toil and troubleWhat are we putting in it this time?Is it the potion for indigestionOr the one to get rid of the dustEye of newt and toe of batOr rather some shrivelled old applesAnd some leftover sausageShould work just the sameMum. Poet. Lover of cake. Claire Buss’s Spooky Little Book is a collection of Halloween-themed poetry celebrating everything spine-tingling and scary. Hide behind the sofa, watch out for the m...

Autumn is a poetic marvel - all those beautiful colour changes, the weather morphing from summer to winter and a sense of an ending approaching. Join Claire Buss on this seasonal journey through pumpkin spice and crunchy leaves, hibernating hedgehogs and hot chocolate by the bonfire. Take a moment to appreciate the warmth of fall with this collection of twenty-five autumnal poems.Little Book of Autumn is the seventh poetry collection in the Little Book Series.

Fae are being murdered in Roshaven and the only clue is a shifty moustache.Jenni the sprite knows more than she’s telling and when an interspecies poker tournament is set up to catch the murderer, she does everything in her power to get a seat for her boss Ned Spinks, Chief Thief-Catcher. The cards have been dealt. The stakes are high. Is this the end of the game for Ned or will he come up aces?If you like humorous fantasy like Terry Pratchett’s Discworld, ...

Tales from the Seaside is a humorous collection of short stories reflecting on life by the seaside, attempts to successfully wrangle two small children and the result of being inspired by the sun, the sand and the sea. The perfect beach read, it will have you chuckling in your deckchair.