Pat Oakley Publishing Blog
Spotted on The High Street
Spotted on the High Street Being out and about and spotting one of your own books in a bookshop is both a thrilling and humbling experience for many authors. Here’s
Guys Hospital 300th Anniversary Feature
Dame Eileen Sills was asked to write about two matrons out of three hundred years of nursing history. She chose Matron Margaret Burt — a woman whose story had been buried in the archives for over a century…
Old Lady By The Sea – May 2026
A preview of Annie’s personal blog: Old Lady By the Sea. May 2026
Review from Jackie’s Reading Corner
Delighted to read Jacqueline Sharp’s review of Louisa’s Lament on her blog Jackie’s Reading Corner.
Old Lady By The Sea – April 2026
A preview of Annie’s personal blog: Old Lady By the Sea. April 2026
A Special Place For Louisa
There’s something wonderful about hearing that your book has found a home in a library, but some placements feel more significant. Glasgow Women’s Library is one of those places.
Old Lady By The Sea – March 2026
A preview of Annie’s personal blog: Old Lady By the Sea. March 2026
Spotted In Libraries
Spotting Louisa’s Lament on a library shelf is always a special moment. See where it’s been found so far.
Old Lady By The Sea – February 2026
A preview of Annie’s personal blog: Old Lady By the Sea. February 2026