My latest book, "Blessed Be" is about a perilous journey of a young woman from rural England in the seventeenth century. Writing it took me on an interesting journey of my own as I probed into the past, raising many questions. As I brought Martha, the central character, to life, I realised how far women have advanced societally (at least in our part of the world), having lived in a patriarchal society for what seems like forever. For centuries, whether rich or poor, women were the property of men. Never should we take our rights for granted - and not allow them to slip away.

Then, as I probed into the landscape of England in those times, it was like the rest of the world, under the iron grip of the dominant force—religion. Anything that countered religion in any form was dealt with swiftly and brutally; one such threat became known as witchcraft, a banner under which thousands, mainly women, were persecuted. Often, these people were intuitive, using the plants of the land to heal their neighbours, leaving me to wonder if feminine power itself was an existential threat in a world dominated by men.

For anyone interested, I am running a free Ebook promotion countdown deal on Amazon from 14th-18th. I would be delighted to answer anyone's questions about the book. If someone enjoys the read, reviews are always greatly appreciated and valued.

Blessed Be: A harrowing tale of a woman falsely accused of witchcraft