Almost a year and a half after it was published, No Precious Truth stands at 1,427 in the Kindle charts. The sequel at 16,000. The first is 99p, the second £1.99 (similar US pricing). Both free on KU. If you haven't read them yet, maybe you're missing out on two of the best WW2 home front thrillers.

A glorious outing to Yorkshire Sculpture Park (apt on Yorkshire Day).

We have a gorgeous new cat visitor. Well looked after, collar, bell. And those eyes…

Consider me gobsmacked. As part of Leeds 400, the Leeds Library, the oldest subscription library in the UK, polled members for their favourite books, and then listed the authors by popularity. I came joint eighth,along with big name and ahead of Lee Child, and, more remarkably, Jane Austen!

Roundhay, Leeds, 4.30am

Today’s harvest: garlic, shallots, peas, a few raspberries

The bounty begins

A few images from the Melsonby hoard at the Yorkshire museum

The very first strawberry of the year. Yes, it was delicious.

99p, really!

Grapes and plums and apples, coming soon

A broken old cold frame can make a fine raised bed

The rhodies at Temple Newsam today

Taking shape

A reminder that my brand-new book, The Faces Of The Dead, is 99p (99c) on all ebook platforms. The first in the series, No Precious Truth is 99p/c for Kindle, or free on KU. I trust you know the assignment.

A rare picture of dumpsters grazing in the early morning. At the first scent of danger, the herd will stampede to the safety of a paved area.

With the lovely Penny Lomas in York Minster chapter house

Good morning, America (afternoon UK). My publisher has dropped the ebook price for my new novel, The Faces Of The Dead, to 99c on all platforms (99p UK). I'd love to get it in the top 1000 in Amazon rankings, that would be a thrill. So if you can help...I would be exceptionally grateful. Thank you.

Early May and the strawberries already have flowers

I'm hoping you can help me. My new book came out 4 weeks ago and the publisher has dropped the ebook price to 99p (99c) on all platforms. It would be a real thrill to crack the Amazon top 1k, so if you can see your way to buying it, I'd be very grateful. You really won't be disappointed... Thank you

A real surprise today: The Faces Of The Dead, the brand new Cathy Marsden book, is currently 99p (99c) for the ebook on ALL platforms. Add to that, the first book in the series is 99p for Kindle. £1.98 for hours of thrills and pleasure. Go on, treat yourself (please). You know what to do....

Some reference material for the book I am writing

Tiny little plums

Apple blossom time

I suspect someone is growing homunculi at the allotments.

Now out in the wild. Go get it...

It’s out in the wild. Or at least in the library.

Plum blossom, buds on the apple trees and grapevine. Say hello to spring

If you're looking forward to the publication of The Faces Of The Dead next month but haven't read No Precious Truth, the very explosive opener to the series yet...well, it's currently £7.81 on Amazon. I know, but...link in the comments.

Coming April 7....and yes, you can pre-order now from your favourite place (independents are great). It's a white-knuckle ride and you're going to be up late. And please, reviews are always welcome - Goodreads, Amazon, wherever. Thank you.