July 2026:

I don’t think I’ve known a month go by faster than July – it doesn’t feel that long ago that I was writing my June blog! But here is my rundown of July!

Let’s start off with where we left off in June – my holiday in Cornwall! We did arrive in Cornwall at the end of June but we took a day or two to get settled in before the fun really began! Bertie loved our first full day of holiday because we did the one thing we had been promising him we would do every time we spoke about our holiday, we took a trip to the beach! The beach was a 15-20 minute from where we were staying and was so easy to get too! I’ve never seen a dog turn into a puppy again more than Bertie, he went from being an 8 year-old to an 8 month old the minute his little paws landed on the sand! He was in and out of that sea and charging all over the sand having the time of his life! It will be no surprise to anyone when I say that he slept for the rest of the day and the evening afterwards. I love being at the beach, I think it’s one of my happy places. I put a video on my story that I was at the beach and I had a lovely message from a friend saying that they thought the beach seemed to revive me and I suited being by the coast (maybe my future home is set by the sea). After that, we went out to dinner at a nearby pub, the katsu curry and sundae ice cream was delicious! The following night Mum and I were out for the evening see… yes you’ve guessed it The Drifters! We did a little dummy run to the place beforehand and we thought our little furry friend would like a trip with us, so we thought we should document his adventure to the theatre too. Of course it goes without saying that Mum and I had an amazing night out, it’s a performance I would never tire seeing and the band always add their own little add ons making each night individual and unique. If you fancy a night out, then you know where to go!! After sometime relaxing and enjoying the local views, Mum and I had a final photoshoot in the garden with Bertie before heading back home. It was a long journey, and I felt so sorry for Bertie who was cramped in the back within piles of bags and things, but he was well-behaved the whole way home – what a legend! But overall, it was a well-deserved break away and another place I can tick off the list saying I have driven too!!

The next exciting event once we had returned home was celebrating Mum’s birthday!! We had a lovely relaxing morning at home where Mum opened her cards and presents and then headed out for an early dinner in the afternoon! Happy Birthday Mum!! Something else exciting happened on this day because as per Mum’s request my fourth book ‘Deadly Greetings’ was released on Mum’s birthday, which meant she got to open her copy (I know she has already read it, but she always likes to read the book again once it has been formatted and printed as a book) I wanted to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has purchased the book. I have already had some lovely reviews from people and I have grateful for each and every one of them (and I’m glad that those who have already read it enjoyed it!) As I said on the notecards, I apologise that the bookmarks were sent over after the release date, but things were extremely busy over here, but I hope the little secret announcement that came with it made the wait worthwhile! (PS. keep that secret to yourself for now 🤫)

I think the next segment will be a mix of events from across the month of July because they can be all encompassed into one. And that is… more Drifters concerts! Now before anyone moans at me ‘Hannah, you’ve already seen them this month and you saw them last month a few times you don’t need to see them anymore times in July!’ I would like to point out that I am not in charge of their touring schedule, it is not my fault that they planned for four (yes four!) concerts near me in one month… I’m not arguing with it of course, but I’m just saying don’t blame me. And plus, let a girl live!! And surely my frequent trips to see them just proves how great the concerts are! (And if you don’t believe me then perhaps you should grab a ticket and see for yourself). But our final concert meant a trip to one of local seaside resorts, where Mum and I treated ourselves to a small ice cream and some sugar doughnuts (the best doughnuts I’d like to add, so good that I can’t stop thinking about them!) But what can I say, they were all amazing performances and I’m gutted that my next one isn’t until September (so expect August’s blog post to be very limited on days out!) But great performances across the board!!

I have been getting more some writing done of book five. I would be lying if I didn’t say I was finding it slightly stressful and felt as though I was juggling six or seven different tasks at once, but hopefully it was all be worth it in the long run I hope! I have been putting together some more pictures to for products to go on the website, as well as some new products and bundles that I will be starting to sell at the festival and then continuing on my website! I will be sure to create a post on here explaining it all and running down the new prices for everything, because yes you may have noticed if you look on the books that the price has slightly increased.

And finally to the ultimate post, the slideshow we have all been waiting for: Bertie’s July highlights!

Comments Conversation: With the release of my latest book, I wanted to know what has been your best read of the year so far and what is on your to be read list that you are looking forward to reading? I’ve had quite a few best reads of the year so far so I will list them off. For a murder mystery read I have Everyone on this train is a suspect by Benjamin Stevenson (is a great book for those who are writing a murder mystery as the book is written almost like a step-by-step as to how to write and solve a murder mystery) and the night she disappeared by Lisa Jewell (more of a thriller mystery but this was a book club read Mum and I decided on and we were hooked! We had some many theories that changed throughout the book). Another great read was Moonwalk by Michael Jackson ( a great autobiography that really shed a light on different elements of his life, and also had some great quotes that deeply related to myself both as a person and a writer – this was one of the first books I started tabbing!) A book I am looking forward to reading would be Atomic Habits by James Clear as I am starting to get into self-help books as they are something I have never read before but at the moment the one I am reading is taking a bit of getting into.

Until next time!

See you soon!

TTFN – Love Hannah ❤️

Written: 1st August 2026.