Gail Crane
ALLi Author Member
Location: United Kingdom
Genres: General Fiction, Other, Womens Fiction, Short/Flash Fiction Collection, Romance, Art & Crafts, History, Illustrated/Photography, Contemporary Fiction
I live in Somerset, in beautiful Exmoor, which has been the inspiration for many of my short stories and romance novels. Exmoor has also inspired two non-fiction books. 'The Murder of Anna Maria'; the true story of William Burgess and the Wheal Eliza mine, and 'Stained Glass in Exmoor Churches'; an illustrated exploration of the stories behind the stained glass windows of Exmoor's churches. I studied freelance writing with the Writers Bureau and, in my twenties, began writing articles for magazines, verses for greetings cards and short stories for children. I started writing for D C Thompson many years ago, contributing to Twinkle and other children's comics and I now write stories for the Peoples' Friend magazine. In 2012, my story 'Dinner's in the Oven' won first prize in Writers News short story competition and is one of the stories in 'The Fanatical Gardener' collection of short stories. In 2014, I completed a BA degree with Open University, studying creative writing and children's literature. When I'm not writing or reading, I enjoy Exmoor life; volunteering at my village museum and at the Exmoor Pony Centre. The two Exmoor ponies I and my partner fostered make several appearances in my short stories and in one of the romance novels, Flynn’s Folly. I am also a keen gardener and crossword addict.
Gail Crane's books
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Short/Flash Fiction Collection, Womens Fiction
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 12-15, 18+
A collection of 21 short stories Entertaining and Heartwarming. Relax, smile and perhaps shed a tear, with this collection of 21 short stories about love, family and friendship. This collection is perfect for dipping into whenever you have a quiet moment. If you enjoy women's fiction, you will love these stories. Readers comments Great story writing that leaves you feeling uplifted and wanting more. A real tonic!’ ‘These stories are beautifully written, heart-warming, tender and emotional’. ‘In Snowdrop Valley’ – a lovely, mellow, wistful, sad story. ‘The Best Man’ – a stroll down memory lane for Claire. I liked the slight twist. A fabulous ending. ‘Home for Christmas’ – A festive, cosy story.
Genres: Art & Crafts, Illustrated/Photography, Religion
Formats: Paperback, Hardback
Age Groups: 12-15, 18+
Across Exmoor, ancient churches keep watch over moor and village. Their windows, the stone embrasures, tracery and mullions, are often described in great detail, but of the beautiful stained glass within, there is rarely a mention. In each overlooked window, filled with names and images from the past, there is a hidden story waiting to be told. Who were these people? What did they do? Why are they remembered here? This book, beautifully illustrated with photographs by Barry Hitchcox, attempts to answer some of these questions, and reveal the intriguing history behind the stained glass windows in Exmoor churches. The book is also available from BLURB as a high quality photobook. https://www.blurb.co.uk/b/11571004-stained-glass-in-exmoor-churches
Genres: History, True Crime
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
Under the trees, in a corner of the graveyard of St Luke’s church in Simonsbath on Exmoor, is a headstone marking the final resting place of six-year-old Anna Maria Burgess; murdered by her own father. In 1858, in this isolated village, the death of this six-year-old child by her father’s hand shocked the small community. The story of Anna Maria Burgess and the Wheal Eliza mine has since taken its place among the myths and legends of Exmoor. It has been told many times and, as with any story that has been told and retold as this one has been over the years, there are conflicting accounts and differences of opinion. So what really happened? What is the true version? With the help of parish records, newspaper archives, contemporary reports of the murder and of the trial, and Ancestry.com, I have tried to piece together an accurate picture of the...
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Romance
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
An emotional, enemies-to-lovers romance When your heart has been broken, can you dare to love again? Kate Mckenzie is off men and finished with love. The last thing Ethan Cade wants is to get involved with another woman. He’s been caught once and has no intention of repeating the experience. Disillusioned with her work and reeling from a broken relationship, Kate leaves London for Hanging Cross, an isolated estate on Exmoor overlooking the sea, to begin a new job as personal assistant to a famous novelist. From the moment he sees her, Ethan is determined Kate will have to go, but Kate has found her dream job and is equally determined to stay, despite Ethan’s hostility. Her position becomes even more uncomfortable when fate brings them into a close working relationship. As the secrets of Hanging Cross gradually unfold, and her own past eventually catches up with her, Kate must...
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Romance
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 18+
A heart-warming enemies-to-lovers romance about loss and betrayal. When you fall in love with the wrong man, do you Follow your head or your heart? Following the unexplained death of her father, Jessica returns to The Folly, her home on Exmoor. She finds the house neglected and a once thriving business on the verge of collapse. When a complete stranger, wealthy hotelier, Max Corrigan, arrives claiming part ownership of The Folly, the mystery deepens but Jessica is not about to give in without a fight. Corrigan wants his investment repaid and until then he expects a say in the running of the business but Jessica has no intention of letting a stranger take over and determines to find a way of repaying the debt. Who can she turn to? As she struggles to find a solution, the mystery deepens. She is no longer sure who she can trust, and finds...