I thought I'd share some outdoor pics with you first as that's what initially drew me to this stunning part of the country. Although I grew up in England and have spent a large potion of my life in the US, I decided on Scotland as my new home for several reasons. I knew I wanted to move back to my roots, and Scotland is where my mother and her family are from. Another priority for me was climate. Texas is not my ideal climate--I relish cold weather and gray days. Yes, I even enjoy rainy weather. And I want seasons. So here I am... Check back or subscribe to get a peek inside...

Guess What?! Is this entry book-related? Yes, sort of. But most importantly, it's a life-changing moment for me. I've finally achieved a decades-long dream of moving back to the UK!  Those of you who follow me on social media will have seen posts about my new adventures in bonnie Scotland where we recently bought an historic 1832 stone schoolhouse. It's on the edge of the Cairngorms in a remote part of the highlands, and I sit outside my house each day staring at the braes in awe of their stunning beauty. This is the place my family are from. My grandfather was an Anderson and had that soft Scots burr that I find so beautiful. Mum went to boarding school here while her parents worked in Brasil, and she still has a visceral love of Scotland (bagpipes make her cry). She always shared stories of her life which I believe imprinted that love of Scotland onto me over the years. When I spent time here two summers ago, I was walking along Rosemarkie beach and turned a corner to a s

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  When people ask me what my latest novel,  Syllables of the Briny World, is about, I tell them it's a hurricane ghost story. But it's not just a ghost story... Hurricane Ghost Story Video

Order Here  or  Amazon  or anywhere books are sold! * Praise For Syllables of the Briny World Georgina Key guides us through the sweeping sensorial landscape of Bolivar Peninsula on the Texas Gulf Coast during one of the deadliest weather events of living memory. Diving deep into the hearts and minds of her characters, we celebrate their private triumphs, while mourning the profound losses that come with them. Lush and lyrical, Syllables of the Briny World is a gorgeous rendering of life, love, and loss. E. Piotrowicz, The Currach and the Corncrake and Mother of Wild Beasts Part mystery, part love story, part survival saga, with prose that sparkles like the Gulf itself, Georgina Key immerses us in a magical geography which exists between reality and fantasy, in the uncertain realm where ocean meets a sliver of land. Catherine Vance, The Mountains Under Her Feet These pages are filled with tender and often spiritual questions about life and death and the way memory shapes our present

I'm honored that my oil painting,  the capricious nature of water,  has been selected for this wonderful journal and is also the winner in the art category. Browse the link to see extraordinary poetry, prose and art:   Equinox Spring Edition This oil painting was a piece I did to accompany my two Bolivar novels:  Shiny Bits in Between  (2020) and  Syllables of the Briny World  (2024) .  Both books center around the capricious nature of the ocean as both a source of wonder and a source of fear. Either way, she must be respected and valued at all costs.

Honored to be featured on Julia Daily's podcast this month: Authors Over 50. Check out the link to hear about my author's journey and an excerpt from my new book, Syllables of the Briny World (April 2024). Listen here and please consider subscribing to the podcast for more authors' stories:   Syllables of the Briny World 💫SHOUTOUTS💫 Bolivar Peninsula, Texas Gulf Coast, Grackle and Grackle, Inprint, Writespace, Balance of Seven Press, Tiki Man, Sea View Hotel