Special day tomorrow! Spring Equinox, last day of the astrological year & my Big Birthday🎉 To celebrate the end of my 40s I'm giving away a signed copy of The Rose Garden. Retweet & follow/be following me to enter. Winner to be announced Thursday 24th
#win
#book
#SpringEquinox
The Elopement is out in paperback TWO WEEKS TODAY! In my excitement, I'm giving away ONE copy of the beautiful hardback to celebrate. To enter, please like, follow/be following & retweet. Winner will be chosen at random on Tuesday 7th Feb
#Giveaway
#thursdaymorning
#History
#book
What is this beautiful, friendly, peaceful bird soul please
@CarlBovisNature
& other Twitter bird friends? Female blackbird? Thrush? Starling? So plump!!
#birds
#Wales
WEEKEND GIVEAWAY! May 7th last year was pub day for Hidden Secrets at the Little Village Church so I'm giving away a signed copy to celebrate branching into contemporary fiction. To enter, retweet & follow or be following me. Winner will be announced Wednesday 11th May
#Giveaway
Because The Elopement is out soon & it's my TENTH book (!!!) I thought I'd do a
#Giveaway
of my very first book to celebrate 🍾 To win a signed copy of Amy Snow, simply like, retweet & follow/be following me.
#Giveaway
closes midnight on Wednesday 19th
#FridayVibes
#book
I have some amazing Wednesday news! Delighted to share that I've signed with the utterly brilliant
@hayleyemmasteed
of
@MMLitAgency
I'm so excited to embark on a new career adventure & a long & fruitful collaboration. I feel all champagney!😁🍾🥂
#news
#happy
#books
#Agent
So this was me on my 50th yesterday. Birthday weather was ordered & duly delivered! Thank you all for the kind wishes 💖 It feels like such a positive milestone. When I turned 40 I was unpublished. Now I have 8 books out with 2 more coming this year. Mindblowing🤯
#mondaythoughts
OTD 8 years ago, my first novel Amy Snow was published. 8 years! I'm now 2 weeks from finishing book 11. It's no exaggeration to say that Amy changed my life. It was my lifelong dream to be a full-time author. Is it hard? Yes. Has it ever disappointed? Never
#Easter
#book
#dream
The time has come to leave my little house by the estuary & start a new phase. It's a positive move & I'm really excited about it, but oh, I'm so emotional for the wonderful views & friends I'm leaving behind ❤️ I've written 7.5 books in this study!
#wednesdaythought
#movinghouse
Bank holiday giveaway!😁My last advance proof of The Rose Garden, signed. If you want to read my new book before publication, all you have to do is like, follow me & retweet. Offer closes this Friday 4th June. Video: lady signs book!
#giveaway
#BankHoliday
#TheRoseGarden
#books
It's my birthday! If you'd like to celebrate with me from afar, buy some books, eat cake, take a walk, see friends, listen to great music, drink bubbly/a cocktail/sake/juice &/or watch a favourite film. Here are some flowers from my garden
#Wednesdayvibe
#birthday
#SpringEquinox
Here it is. I'm so proud & delighted to share the cover & title for The Rose Garden, my sixth historical novel, coming on September 2nd this year! Haven't
@panmacmillan
done a fabulous job? I LOVED writing it & can't wait for readers to discover
#TheRoseGarden
#HistoricalFiction
We're absolutely delighted to reveal this GORGEOUS cover for
@AuthorTracyRees
's new book, The Rose Garden 🌹
This spellbinding historical novel is out 2nd Sept 2021 - but if you can't wait until then, head to
@NetGalley_UK
to request it now! 📚
.
@panmacmillan
signs a new novel by the acclaimed historical fiction author
@AuthorTracyRees
-The Elopement is a 'rich and glorious novel of forbidden love and societal scandal'
(£)
I'm beyond excited about this amazing news. The Rose Garden has been chosen as
@Waterstones
Welsh book of the month for September. I couldn't be prouder 🌹🌹
Fantastic to be back in York, the city where I was living when I entered the Richard & Judy competition. Back then I was unagented, unpublished & dreaming hard. Moral of the story: never give up
#authorlife
#books
#amwriting
I've finished. I'm exhausted! Actually too tired & critical to feel celebratory but time for a glass of bubbly nonetheless. Lots of other work to catch up on in the week ahead but still, book 11 ready to submit to superagent & that is a milestone
#book
#cava
#sundayvibes
#weekend
I've just submitted book SIX!!!😁🎉🍾 I feel like chewed string but it's done. What an epic few work months. Now the waiting-for-edits terror sets in...
#WednesdayMood
#amwriting
#whatnext
⭐Advent giveaway!⭐ To win a signed paperback copy of The Little Christmas House, just in time for Christmas, simply follow and retweet. The winner will be picked at random on Monday 6th December 🎄⭐🎄⭐
#wednesdaythought
#Giveaway
#books
#Christmas2021
#Advent
My darling dad's been ill lately so what a joy to take my parents out today for morning coffee by the sea then round the coast a bit for lunch. Mumbles lighthouse bright in the sun & a somewhat plump robin stocking up on mince pie crumbs for Christmas
#fridaymorning
#grateful
This is my lovely mum. This time last year she wasn't long out of hospital. Today I took her up the hill to the bench with the good view and we had a G&T & surveyed the kingdom. That's pretty much a perfect Saturday afternoon.
#parents
#spring
#sunshine
We're absolutely over the moon to announce that we have signed Richard and Judy bestselling author
@AuthorTracyRees
for two new contemporary women’s fiction novels.
The first novel, The Visitor’s Book will publish in Spring 2021. Read more here:
Oh my God so exciting! Today I lit a candle and wrote 300 words of book eleven!!! I'm so not ready - still have a TON of research to do - but the story's budding and I couldn't resist. 300 words 🥰 Only 99,700 approx to go
#wednesdaythought
#amwriting
#books
#HistoricalFiction
It's been a quiet few days on Twitter for me as my dad was taken to hospital on Friday. He's 91 so it's a scary time. He's being very well looked after. So not much to say about writing or books at the moment, just life. It goes like that sometimes ❤️
#family
#friends
#Sunday
Last night, lovely
@swanseastones
hosted a friends & family launch for The Elopement. It was a wonderful evening. Gorgeous venue, amazing people, plentiful drinks. Books! I had so much fun. Some pics below, inc me with
@Rebecca_Writer
who was a fabulous MC🥂
#book
#party
#friends
July! How fast the year's going! To celebrate the 2nd half of 2023, & in honour of wilful girls everywhere, I'm giving away a copy of my 2nd novel, Florence Grace. To enter, please follow/be following me, like & retweet. Winner to be announced Weds 5th evening
#Giveaway
#July1st
Well, it's done. Today I submitted the new ms. Pressed send, with a prayer. It's my 9th book (though by the time it's published, it'll be book 10!) If you need me, I'll be collapsed for the next 6 months or so. Certainly the next couple of days
#book
#authorlife
#History
#Writer
I always feel rotten after finishing a book. The huge mental & energetic push to see it to its conclusion, then having to turn to all the admin piled up meanwhile... Ugh! Leaves me frazzled, exhausted & drained. So today I made carrot & coriander soup
#mondaythoughts
#authorlife
What a year! In 2021 I published THREE new books, 1 in my trademark historical genre, 2 contemporary in a new departure. It was exhausting but I can't deny the satisfaction that my backlist has jumped from 5 to 8 titles! All would make excellent stocking fillers😁
#mondaythoughts
Box of delight!✨️😁✨️ My author copies of The Little House by the Sea are here. No matter how many books I write, this is always a moment that's beyond magic. My actual book! In a book!! Young Tracy would've been incandescent. So's 50 year old Tracy
#TREASURE
#heatwave
#books
The end of another crazy busy week folks! Yesterday I finally fitted in a way overdue haircut. New hair ready for autumn 🍂 Pictured here having the customary post-hairdresser cuppa
@swanseastones
with author-appropriate slogan beside my head. Happy weekend all
#Friday
#book
#tea
I'm on a little holiday in the Bannau Brycheiniog/Brecon Beacons. The drive this morning was a fabulous feast of autumn colour. Now I'm here & it's all brooding hills & pretty windows. And... exhale...
#MondayMood
#brecon
#AutumnVibes
#holiday
Good morning and happy October to all! Today I'm saying farewell to beautiful Anglesey and heading over the bridge then back down south. It's been glorious
#October
#Saturday
#weekend
#travelling
Still reeling from yesterday's news about
@lucindariley
She was a force of nature, generous of spirit & a brilliant storyteller. It's hard to believe she's not beavering away at another masterpiece but her books will live on. You'll be missed & appreciated, Lucinda xxx
My laptop is closed. Today I have finished another book - my second contemporary story. I'm tired & plan to take a break now, though I've rather forgotten what there is to do besides writing. Anything, these days?
#wednesdaythought
#books
#author
#March
Oh my God now I remember why people take holidays!!! Wandering round the Palace grounds in the sunshine feeling so relaxed I'm almost wobbly! One of the great joys of Sundays - no mascara and no contact lenses. Comfy eyes
#holidays
#Norway
#sundayvibes
#sunshine
Cherry blossom bliss!🌸Visiting my parents today. Neither had the opportunity to pursue creative careers but are very creative people. Earlier, Dad was sketching & Mum was reading the current draft of my wip & I felt so very lucky to have them as parents
#Easter
#books
#family
Just had one of the most stressful days in history. But finally arrived at a friend's house in time to catch the evening light. So beautiful, elevating every small detail to luminous. Thank God for friends and nature
#Thursday
#friends
#traveling
#weekendvibes
#nature
#books
So today... I pretty much finished book 11! Still need to go through it next week but the final scenes are written, ELEVEN MONTHS after starting! 🤯 Is it weird that the first thing I did was fish out my next project? Celebrating with bubbly & The Princess Bride
#wednesdaythought
Here it is folks! I've been BUSTING to share this cover with you all for ages now. What do you think? I'm besotted. It looks so pretty & idyllic, just what I'd hoped for. Thank you Team
@bookouture
for a gorgeously enticing cover
#tuesdaymotivations
#book
#CoverReveal
#beachvibes
😍We're absolutely thrilled to reveal the cover for The Little House by the Sea (Pennystrand Village Book 1) by
@AuthorTracyRees
! This absolutely heartwarming and feel-good read with a touch of romance is out August 24th!
Pre order:
Latest read: I cannot express how much I LOVED this book! Have spent most of the last 3 days in tears. It's unbelievably moving, beautiful, wise & real. Perfect. A book to treasure for a lifetime. Has everyone else read it?
#amreading
#books
#wonderful
#Friday
Every morning for the past 7 days, I got up at 5 & sat in a chair looking out to sea. I worked for 3 hours while the sun came up & purely marvelled at the beauty. I hope some good work was done. I can write anywhere but I'm sad to go. It was a very special week
#MondayMood
#books
OTD in 2017 my third book, The Hourglass, was published & I had a brilliant launch party in Tenby, where it's set. I loved writing it. I met one reader who actually moved there after reading the book! The force was definitely with this one
#Maythe4thBeWithYou
#StarWars
#books
Morning walk. Stunning views, plenty of inspiration, but I'm still on "house-moving leave" - more boxes to unpack. So those magical tendrils of stories can keep twirling & growing while I get organised... Have a great week, all. Ps actual sunshine!
#mondaythoughts
#walking
#books
Je suis arrivee! After travelling all day, I'm sitting outside a gorgeous Italian cafe in Paris sipping rosé, watching the world go by. Tomorrow I talk to French readers & bloggers about my books & meet my French publishers. C'est comme une rève!
#mondaythoughts
#ParisAirShow2023
Very happy to have signed up to write another book for
@bookouture
It will be my third contemporary novel & I'm already excited about it before the first one's quite out! Thank you
@ktaussig
for the lovely comments on my books 🎉🌺
We are DELIGHTED to announce that we’ve signed a new heart-warming women’s fiction novel from bestselling author
@AuthorTracyRees
which will publish in 2022. We are already looking forward to publishing two of Tracy's books in 2021.
See more below:
And with the turn of the tide, this afternoon I made it to Ynys Llanddwyn. Also called the blessed isle & yes, it is a truly special place. Such a sweetness to the air, so gentle & wild. I've left a piece of my heart there
#Anglesey
#walking
#nature
#Saints
#Spiritual
#mythology
So this has happened! And it's still snowing an hour later. Glorious. Usual tweets about books & writing progress on hold for a bit. Today I'm all about the snoooooooow!! ❄️ 🌨 ⛄️
#snow
#WomensDay
#Wednesdayvibe
I'm not working today, but the October sunlight pouring into my study this morning was so gorgeous I had to take a pic. It's not super-tidy right now but I'm so grateful to have such a lovely workspace. Wishing a happy Saturday to all & peace to the world
#NewMoon
#October
#Libra
Due to burnout, I'm not meant to write anything new this summer, or even THINK. I'm just meant to focus on my 2 books coming out this year & y'know, life! But I'm on a train & I can't lie, there is a little bit of planning going on
#wednesdaythought
#WritingCommunity
#inspiration
Happy Winter Solstice to one and all. Here in Wales it's also known as Alban Arthan, or the light of Arthur. The symbolism is the same, the return of the light, of hope and possibility. Meanwhile a pause, a breath, and silence.
#WinterSolstice
#winter
#light
#hibernation
#books
I must have taken 4000 photos this week. I'm awash in beauty! Here, Penmon Priory, a 15th century dovecote with the Menai Straits in the background & the holy well of St Seiriol, a 6th century saint. I could get lost in time
#History
#mythology
#spirituality
#beautiful
#Anglesey
Such a serene day! Such blue 💙 The sea was like satin this morning and the clouds were like cotton wool balls! I've finished the edits. I feel as if I've been in a boxing ring and now I'm in recovery
#FridayThe13th
#walking
#beach
#blue
#books
Moving day today. Had a last walk (as a resident) in the village yesterday & the weather dressed in its best. Lately the balance of Life Tasks to creativity has been skewed the wrong way, but I'm looking forward to exciting new projects soon!
#thursdaymorning
#WorkLifeBalance
Cloud shadow on the estuary and first crocuses. Beautiful. I'm writing today. Yesterday I wrote 5200 words. Today 1800 so far. I was hoping for more but I'm tired and honestly all I want to do is light a fire, drink hot chocolate and read my book. Is that OK?
#sundayvibes
#books
Views from Richmond Bridge. I used to walk across it at least twice a day, usually more, every day for 13 years. So many happy, vibrant memories. What a beautiful day to be brunching here, fuelling up before the next party
#Wednesdayvibe
#Richmond
#London
#FestiveSeason
#friends
Today, aged 52, I made risotto for the first time! In usual Tracy fashion, I used a couple of recipes for inspiration, mixed em together, took some bits out, put some bits in & fed it to the parents, totally customised. A Reesotto* if you will!
*pun my dad's
#sundayvibes
#risotto
After a long, stressful, heartbreaking day helping my aunt move from hospital to a home, I found great solace in an evening walk and the flowers in the village brightening up a rather grey dusk. Nature's medicine 🙏
#Friday
#FlowersOnFriday
#walking
#family
I was last at the London Book Fair in my twenties, when I worked in medical publishing. Going as an author is much more fun. I've bumped into various lovely folk including
@liz_fenwick
&
@freya_north
- daft selfies mandatory. Ate some noodles too
#LBF24
#books
#authorlife
Here it is!!! I've been busting to share this with you all for so long. The beautiful cover for my first contemporary novel, out in May with amazing
@bookouture
It was a JOY to write and I hope that readers will love reading it as much as I loved creating it...
#amwritingfiction
We are over the moon to reveal THE LITTLE BOOK OF SECRETS: An absolutely unputdownable feel good read by
@AuthorTracyRees
.
Out May 7th
PRE-ORDER NOW:
Amazon:
Apple:
Kobo:
Google:
First sunrise of the month. How is it June already?? I can't believe it's just 3 weeks til the longest night. This year, I'll be spending summer solstice in Paris!! (Slightly excited about that.) I wish you all a happy, creative, beautiful month
#June
#thursdayvibes
#sunrise
Went into a true writing trance today, the first real out-of-body of book 11. Opened the laptop, thinking, "I'll just write a few lines then do errands." Came back to myself TWO & A HALF HOURS later. Post office was shut! 4500 words. Time for mulled wine
#amwriting
#book
#History
Good morning from retreat. Here's the gang: we all got stuck into work yesterday, then got stuck into the bubbly to kick off our week. Let's see what today brings. Have a great day everyone
#tuesdayvibe
#amwriting
#book
#HistoricalFiction
As promised/threatened, more snow tweeting. Morning walk looking quite different from usual. Wet bobble hats, rosy cheeks, fat gloves, storybook views... what's not to love?! Now sofa, fire, laptop
#InternationalWomensDay
#uksnow
#WALES
#walking
Latest read: there are no words for how much I love Peach Blossom Spring by
@MelissaLFu
One of the best books I've ever read. It's the literary equivalent of the art on the silk scroll Meilin carries: exquisite, profound, every detail perfect
#amreading
#books
#wednesdaythought
Away down the lanes & out to sea. A glorious morning here; I loved my walk, breathing in the smell of ferns & bluebells. Today's my Monday so work now. I've been excited all through my lovely "weekend". A blessing to have a project I love THIS much
#Saturday
#amwriting
#books
Was mildly gutted to spend the first sunny day in ages on a train 😐 BUT now I'm in London and I've found a nice leafy, daffodilly park to sit in and enjoy this gorgeous late afternoon. Furthermore, there are treats ahead!
#fridaymorning
#FridayVibes
#London
#books
#friends