Anna Sayburn Lane
@annasayburnlane.bsky.social
Author of 1920s murder mysteries and contemporary thrillers. Sometime health journalist
I led an @RefugeeTales walk along the coast of Kent on Saturday, 30 of us enjoying friendship, sharing stories and sandwiches and enjoying the views over the English channel. An island of strangers? Couldn't be further from the truth.
May 12, 2025 at 3:50 PM
I led an @RefugeeTales walk along the coast of Kent on Saturday, 30 of us enjoying friendship, sharing stories and sandwiches and enjoying the views over the English channel. An island of strangers? Couldn't be further from the truth.
Do you prefer listening to reading? I'm moving into audiobooks, and you can listen to the audiobook of my novella Murder At The Ritz free and for nothing... for now! Follow the link to Bookfunnel here: dl.bookfunnel.com/469glrk6n6
May 12, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Do you prefer listening to reading? I'm moving into audiobooks, and you can listen to the audiobook of my novella Murder At The Ritz free and for nothing... for now! Follow the link to Bookfunnel here: dl.bookfunnel.com/469glrk6n6
In case you missed it: here's the new cover design for the next Marjorie Swallow mystery. Thanks as always to Donna at DLR Cover Designs for another beautiful cover.
May 11, 2025 at 5:28 PM
In case you missed it: here's the new cover design for the next Marjorie Swallow mystery. Thanks as always to Donna at DLR Cover Designs for another beautiful cover.
Looking for some free mystery e-books this weekend? Check out the Amateur Sleuth promotion on Bookfunnel, here: books.bookfunnel.com/amateursleut...
May 10, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Looking for some free mystery e-books this weekend? Check out the Amateur Sleuth promotion on Bookfunnel, here: books.bookfunnel.com/amateursleut...
Sun's back! Now, which one of these is your garden reading for the weekend?
May 9, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Sun's back! Now, which one of these is your garden reading for the weekend?
Sneak preview of the cover of my next Marjorie Swallow mystery, Murder On The White Cliffs. Thanks as always to my cover designer Donna Rogers, who makes the most beautiful covers!
May 8, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Sneak preview of the cover of my next Marjorie Swallow mystery, Murder On The White Cliffs. Thanks as always to my cover designer Donna Rogers, who makes the most beautiful covers!
Want to know some secrets? I wrote a post about my favourite research resources for writing historical fiction, over on Substack. Why not take a look? annasayburnlane.substack.com/p/secret-sit...
May 7, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Want to know some secrets? I wrote a post about my favourite research resources for writing historical fiction, over on Substack. Why not take a look? annasayburnlane.substack.com/p/secret-sit...
I had a birthday over the weekend and received these lovely flowers from my lovely stepson, lighting up a cloudy day. I do adore fresh flowers and it's even nicer to have them delivered!
May 6, 2025 at 5:28 PM
I had a birthday over the weekend and received these lovely flowers from my lovely stepson, lighting up a cloudy day. I do adore fresh flowers and it's even nicer to have them delivered!
Watched the old movie 9 To 5 last night and I think what the world needs now is more Dolly Parton, Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda.
May 6, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Watched the old movie 9 To 5 last night and I think what the world needs now is more Dolly Parton, Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda.
My May newsletter is out now! Sign up via my website for all the news and offers each month - including a free audiobook and e-book. Link here: annasayburnlane.com/signup/
May 3, 2025 at 5:28 PM
My May newsletter is out now! Sign up via my website for all the news and offers each month - including a free audiobook and e-book. Link here: annasayburnlane.com/signup/
Happy May Day! This month, I shall mostly be hanging out on the allotment, listening to the bees and drinking tea. Maybe a spot of gardening if I get bored.
May 1, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Happy May Day! This month, I shall mostly be hanging out on the allotment, listening to the bees and drinking tea. Maybe a spot of gardening if I get bored.
Blue Tuesday... feeling all the blues by the seaside today. I've finished the first draft of the next book and lined up some freelance work for later, so I'm off to the beach!
April 29, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Blue Tuesday... feeling all the blues by the seaside today. I've finished the first draft of the next book and lined up some freelance work for later, so I'm off to the beach!
Who's this handsome young man? My great-grandfather, William Frank Ball, had a perilous start in life, but went on to start a successful building firm in south London. My family history has influenced my 1920s books - I wrote about William's story here: annasayburnlane.substack.com/p/a-dickensi...
April 21, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Who's this handsome young man? My great-grandfather, William Frank Ball, had a perilous start in life, but went on to start a successful building firm in south London. My family history has influenced my 1920s books - I wrote about William's story here: annasayburnlane.substack.com/p/a-dickensi...
There are few things more exciting than listening to a professional narrator read your audiobook! Kim Bretton has done a brilliant job of recording Murder At The Ritz. You can download it free here: dl.bookfunnel.com/9mscs0o6bq
April 19, 2025 at 5:28 PM
There are few things more exciting than listening to a professional narrator read your audiobook! Kim Bretton has done a brilliant job of recording Murder At The Ritz. You can download it free here: dl.bookfunnel.com/9mscs0o6bq
Up on Hawkshill Freedown, the primroses are blooming all over and the bees are having a marvellous time. This is one of my favourite places for a walk (or a sit down, if I've been working hard!)
April 18, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Up on Hawkshill Freedown, the primroses are blooming all over and the bees are having a marvellous time. This is one of my favourite places for a walk (or a sit down, if I've been working hard!)
I usually plot all my mystery books out from the start... but this week that plan's gone out of the window. I've changed my mind about whodunnit! A whole lot of re-engineering coming up. Do any other authors do this?
April 17, 2025 at 5:28 PM
I usually plot all my mystery books out from the start... but this week that plan's gone out of the window. I've changed my mind about whodunnit! A whole lot of re-engineering coming up. Do any other authors do this?
Looking for something to read? There are dozens of free mystery e-books available in the April Murder Madness promotion on Bookfunnel. I'm taking part with Murder At The Ritz. Why not see what else is on offer? books.bookfunnel.com/murdermadnes...
April 12, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Looking for something to read? There are dozens of free mystery e-books available in the April Murder Madness promotion on Bookfunnel. I'm taking part with Murder At The Ritz. Why not see what else is on offer? books.bookfunnel.com/murdermadnes...
Friday reading recommendations! I asked my Readers Club recently for their favourite funny books, given that we all need a bit of a laugh. They had some great suggestions - but here are my favourites.
April 11, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Friday reading recommendations! I asked my Readers Club recently for their favourite funny books, given that we all need a bit of a laugh. They had some great suggestions - but here are my favourites.
Tulip time! A present from my neighbour: heavenly.
April 9, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Tulip time! A present from my neighbour: heavenly.
Looking for something to read? Try The Game Is Afoot! This mystery e-book promotion has plenty to exercise the little grey cells. books.bookfunnel.com/thegameisafo...
April 8, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Looking for something to read? Try The Game Is Afoot! This mystery e-book promotion has plenty to exercise the little grey cells. books.bookfunnel.com/thegameisafo...
Progress report on the next Marjorie Swallow book!
April 8, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Progress report on the next Marjorie Swallow book!
Looking for something to read? There are dozens of free mystery e-books available in the April Murder Madness promotion on Bookfunnel. I'm taking part with Murder At The Ritz. Why not see what else is on offer? books.bookfunnel.com/murdermadnes...
April 6, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Looking for something to read? There are dozens of free mystery e-books available in the April Murder Madness promotion on Bookfunnel. I'm taking part with Murder At The Ritz. Why not see what else is on offer? books.bookfunnel.com/murdermadnes...
My April newsletter is out now, for members of my Readers Club. This month we're discussing funny books, audiobooks, recommended books and (probably) more books! Why not sign up for lots of booky goodness? annasayburnlane.com/signup/
April 5, 2025 at 5:28 PM
My April newsletter is out now, for members of my Readers Club. This month we're discussing funny books, audiobooks, recommended books and (probably) more books! Why not sign up for lots of booky goodness? annasayburnlane.com/signup/
Exciting news - the first book in my 1920s murder mystery series, Blackmail In Bloomsbury, is now available as an audiobook. My brilliant narrator Kim Bretton has done a great job of bringing my characters to life. Available on Audible, Spotify and wherever you get your audiobooks.
April 3, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Exciting news - the first book in my 1920s murder mystery series, Blackmail In Bloomsbury, is now available as an audiobook. My brilliant narrator Kim Bretton has done a great job of bringing my characters to life. Available on Audible, Spotify and wherever you get your audiobooks.
What a gorgeous sunny day! Enjoying the daffodils in my study as I write the next Marjorie Swallow mystery.
April 2, 2025 at 5:28 PM
What a gorgeous sunny day! Enjoying the daffodils in my study as I write the next Marjorie Swallow mystery.