Flaming Nora

I'm taking the rest of this year away from writing novels and concentrating on having fun, relaxing and doing lots of great stuff around my books.  I'll be back writing again next year!  In the meantime... I have a new competition to win Jackie - The Golden Years. Enter here  and good luck! I treated myself to a pink slice from Mullers Swiss Bakers in Sunderland. They baked a special batch of pink slice for the cover of The Bakery Girls, out next year with Headline.  Pre-order now at bit.ly/BakeryGirls I visited Scarborough for a holiday and while there, called into Waterstones where they have a table for my books right by the entrance with a sign on it saying "We recommend..."  And my books are now on sale in the friendly neighbourhood bistro The Glass Onion on Blandford Street in Sunderland.  Pop in and buy one, have a coffee while you're there and one of their amazing cakes and scones. The competition to win a signed book and Cadbury's chocolate is still...

Relive the magic of a cultural icon and enter to win your very own copy of this brand new bookazine! Discover all about it right here! Step back into the vibrant world of the 1960s and 1970s with Jackie – The Golden Years, a nostalgic celebration of the magazine that captivated generations. Packed with classic features, unforgettable fashion, pop culture highlights and beloved archive content, this retro collection revisits the era when Jackie was the must-read magazine for young readers across Britain.   Journey through the magazine’s golden age from 1967 to 1977, exploring the stories, trends and music that defined a decade. Discover fascinating archive pages, a specially written Jackie adventure story, iconic fashion inspiration, quizzes, comic strips and memorable features that capture the spirit of the times.  Music fans will love the collection’s 50 Iconic Music Moments, while vintage enthusiasts can enjoy dazzling glimpses of the era’s most memorable styles, pin-up...

A quiet week, as I begin to wind down after a few hectic months at the start of this year. I'm taking time to enjoy holidays and days out, being with friends and family, taking a breath and slow down.  Meanwhile...  Enter to win a signed book and a big bar of chocolate. Good luck. The competition is here. Tour guide Ian Mole has arranged another walking tour of my book locations in Ryhope. If you're interested, it's on Saturday 29 August at 1pm and costs £10 per person. Sign up at the Facebook group here. And this week I gave a talk to Peterlee History Group, which I thoroughly enjoyed and received some wonderful feedback.  Thank you everyone for inviting me along. And here I am at Durham Miners Gala which is held on the second Saturday in July each year. My book The Miner's Lass was advertised on page 18 of the programme as I donate each year to the Durham Miners Association.  The Gala is my favourite day of the year and it's an honour to be involved in a small way...

This week has been wonderful.   I've been to London on business for meetings. I've also taken time off for some much needed R&R and will be doing so again very soon!  In the meantime, here's what I've been up to.   Before the release of Music To Die For at the Seaview Hotel, I've created a Spotify playlist, music from bands who helped me with researching a musician's life! Includes songs from Field Music, The Lake Poets, The Cornshed Sisters, Venus Grrrls, at http://dlvr.it/TTP4Q5 My author newsletter has a new competition, a 99p offer and more! Read it now at  http://dlvr.it/TTLqVH Enter to win Signed Copy of Celebrations at the Toffee Factory by Glenda Young - with Chocolates! http://dlvr.it/TTLhl0   Celebrations at the Toffee Factory just 99p this month at http://dlvr.it/TTHlFK With thanks to Sunderland Antiquarian Society for including Celebrations at the Toffee Factory on the back cover of their monthly newsletter! I was invited to the 24 hour read...

Enter to win a signed copy of my new book, Celebrations at the Toffee Factory with a large bar of Cadbury's Chocolate!.  Deadline for entries is Friday 31 July 2026.   UK entries only.   Good luck, everyone! Loading… __ Glenda Young BlueSky: @Glenda Young Facebook: GlendaYoungAuthor Website: GlendaYoungBooks.com

We have a winner! Thank you to everyone who entered to win a signed copy of Celebrations at the Toffee Factory. The winner is Adrian Bold, many congratulations! The paperback book is available on Amazon at just £4.98! It's also available in supermarkets Tesco, Morrisons and Asda as well as Waterstones and all good bookshops. __ Glenda Young BlueSky: @Glenda Young Facebook: GlendaYoungAuthor Website: GlendaYoungBooks.com