Welcome to day one of the A-Z Challenge – A is for Adele Parks. My theme for this year is “The A-Z of My Favourite Books and Authors”. Each day (except Sunday) will feature a book or author whose title or first or last name starts with the corresponding letter of the alphabet. I … [Read more…]
While I’m not massively into sci-fi, I love a good dystopian themed book, so when Michael Shotter contacted me and asked me to review his book, 309, I of course said yes as it sounded right up my street. Below is my review. 309 by Michael Shotter Blurb from The Back Cover … [Read more…]
How excited is everyone for the April A-Z Challenge? I love this challenge and this will be my fifth year taking part, and this year, I’ve come up with the completely crazy idea to join in with two blogs (this one obviously, and my writing blog, deborahstansil.com). I can already hear everyone screaming at me … [Read more…]
Fellow bloggers may well recognise Heather’s name – she’s the brains behind the hilarious blog, Shank You Very Much. Before I get into the review, I just want to point out that Heather hasn’t asked me to review her book and all opinions are my own – she lives much too far away to bribe … [Read more…]
I love all of the Adele Parks books I’ve read and I Invited Her In is no exception. She just has a way of pulling me in from the first page and not letting go. Blurb from The Back Cover Imagine the worst thing a friend could ever do. This is worse. … [Read more…]
Regular readers might remember sci-fi author Richard Dee from my author interview series. I’m really pleased to announce that his new novel, Life and Other Dreams, is available now. A bit sci-fi, a bit mystery and completely intriguing, read on to find out more about the book, including a sneak peek. The Blurb … [Read more…]
You all might remember not so long ago, I review David Meredith’s book, Aaru. Aaru: Halls of Hel is the second book in the series and I was really looking forward to seeing what happened next. Aaru: Halls of Hel by David Meredith Blurb from The Back Cover Rose is a Veda. … [Read more…]
I’m always looking for a good book recommendation even though I must have around 300 books in my to be read pile. I thought today I’d share ten of the best books I read in 2018 (in no particular order) in case anyone is looking for any inspiration. Vox by Christina Dalcher Vox … [Read more…]
The short story below was inspired by the twelve drummers drumming in the Twelve Days of Christmas song. I hope you enjoy it 🙂 The Twelfth Drummer I awaken, sitting bolt upright, sweating, a scream on my lips. I swallow. My breath comes in ragged pants. The dream feels so real, that … [Read more…]
I always enjoy a good YA novel, and although The List is something a bit different from the YA books I generally read, I liked the sound of it so I thought I would give it a go. The List by Siobhan Vivian Blurb from The Back Cover It happens every September … [Read more…]