One of my favourite scenes is the village fiesta.
What starts as a celebration soon descends into glorious mayhem.
There are fireworks, food, music, and of course, a few misunderstandings.
But isn’t that exactly what village life is about?
A little too much noise, a little too much wine, and a lot of laughter.
That’s the Spain I wanted to capture.”

“The characters in Fines & Fiestas are drawn from life.
Every bar owner, neighbour, and busybody has a spark of someone I’ve known.
They gossip, they interfere, and they make life far from dull.
But they also have warmth and kindness tucked away under all that noise.
It’s their mix of mischief and heart that keeps the stories alive.
And, I’ll admit, they keep me smiling as I write.”

“Writing about expat life in Spain means writing about the unexpected.
One day you’re enjoying tapas in the sun, the next you’re untangling a disaster.
From traffic fines to fiestas that last all night, the ups and downs never end.
That unpredictability is what gives the books their heartbeat.
You can’t plan it — you just live it, laugh at it, and write it down.
And that’s exactly what I’ve done here.”

“In Fines & Fiestas, you’ll meet Grandfather at his very worst — and somehow at his funniest.
He only popped out for a quiet drink, yet ended up causing chaos for half the village.
You’ll laugh at Grandfather , you’ll wince at him, and you might even feel sorry for him.
But two thing’s are  certain: you’ll  Like him and you’ll never forget him.

Grandfather is the ultimate example of getting old disgracefully  ”