Lately I don’t know why but snippets of poetry (or more accurately in my case a couple of lines that rhyme) keep coming to me. It seems a terrible waste not to share them so I’m just kind of rolling with it. Ages ago, I wrote a parody poem called An Ode to The Horror … [Read more…]
I’m always looking for my next favourite book and I love stumbling across recommendations. With that in mind, I thought I would share a list of ten books you should read right now. Cell 7 by Kerry Drewery A fantastic look at an alternative justice system that will make you think. To view … [Read more…]
Self-publishing books is something that’s pretty common now. Because of it’s popularity, when you decide to self-publish your work, there’s a wealth of information out there which means with a good amount of research, nothing will surprise you right? Wrong. Here are four things that will surprise you about self-publishing, even after you’ve … [Read more…]
Today I’m sharing a review of Cell 7, by Kerry Drewery, a book which I think explores a fascinating concept. Blurb from The Back Cover Should she live or die? You decide. An adored celebrity has been killed. Sixteen-year-old Martha Honeydew was found holding a gun, standing over the body. Now justice must … [Read more…]
They say that fools rush in, Where angels fear to tread, What a silly notion, To get inside your head. If you don’t go out and grab it, It’s just not going to come, No one gets rewarded, For sitting on their bum. You truly have the power, To make your dream come … [Read more…]
I had been looking forward to reading The Million Dollar Blog by Natasha Courtenay-Smith for ages. I was so excited to finally delve into it. Here are my thoughts: The Million Dollar Blog: Back Cover Copy In a world where everyone wants to blog, how do you stand out? No matter who you … [Read more…]
I love reading jail memoirs. I don’t know why, there’s just something about them that grips me. When I spotted Passport to Hell, I knew I had to add it to my reading list. Passport to Hell: Back Cover Copy In 1997, English holiday maker Terry Daniels found herself unwittingly in the middle … [Read more…]
As any regular reader of my blog will know, I love reading, and I strongly believe that all children should get to experience the magic of books and the worlds they can transport you to. So you can imagine my delight when I was contacted about Kingdom of You, a new book that is customised … [Read more…]
I’ve never read a war book in my life and history really isn’t my thing, so people might be surprised that I chose to read Front Lines. But I absolutely loved Michael Grant’s Gone series, so I figured if there was ever a war book I’d enjoy, it would probably be this one. I wasn’t … [Read more…]
Seas of Snow is the first novel from Kerensa Jennings, and I’m very much looking forward to her next one. Here is my review of Seas of Snow. Seas of Snow: Back Cover Blurb 1950s England. Five year old Gracie Scott lives with her mam and next door to her best friend Billy. an … [Read more…]