I’ve seen a lot of discussion on forums about the new EU pet passport rules coming into force during April 2026. As ever, there is a lot of misinformation and speculation, so I’ve tried to cut through to the facts.
The AHPA (Animal and Plant Health Agency), a UK government executive agency under the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), issued Briefing Note 14/26 on 17th April 2026 to advise Official Veterinarians of changes made by the EU to the Pet Travel Rules which take effect from Wednesday 22nd April 2026.
It states that,“An EU pet passport, issued to or held by a pet owner who is resident in GB, will no longer be a valid document for travelling with pets from GB to the EU. This applies to EU pet passports issued in an EU Member State or Northern Ireland, including those issued before 22 April 2026. EU pet passports may only be issued to owners whose main residence is within the European Union.“
The first book in my Never Mind The Balkans series, From B to A: Britain to Albania will be released as an eBook and Paperback on 1st May 2026. The ebook is currently on pre-order across most markets at the special pre-launch price of 99p/99c.
After launch, it will return to its normal list price of £2.99/$3.99.
I am also thrilled that my friend and fellow author, Don Hughes‘ wonderful book, The Mutt for Me, about saving a dog from death row has also been shortlisted.
If you want an endearing read about one man’s special relationship with a very special dog, you will enjoy Don’s book about how he rescued Barbie, a dog no one wanted, from euthanasia. Don doesn’t sugar coat the difficulties he had wtih Barbie. However, what unfolds is a charming tale of growth and understanding on both sides. I read and enjoyed The Mutt for Me when it first came out: you can read my 5* review HERE.
There is no doubt that recognition in book awards can give some much needed kudos to non celebrity authors like myself. If you are wondering about entering a book award, check out my post on how to select the right awards for your book, how to craft a stunning entry – and how to avoid the many and varied book award scammers out there who are always happy to relieve you of your hard earned cash for no benefit whatsoever!
February 2026 is not only the book birthday for my funny winter sports memoirPups on Piste – A Ski Season in Italy, it is WINTER OLYMPIC MONTH in Cortina, Italy (one of the locations featured in my book!)
As an unofficial warm up act for the Winter Olympics, the Pups on Piste ebook is reduced to 99p/99c FOR A LIMITED TIME – a ski trip to Italy for less than the price of a coffee!
The Fab Four – our Pups on Piste, in Monte Rosa in the Italian Alps
World Wide Walkies 