Portobello Book Blog

Joining me today is author Anni Rose, whose novel Recipe for Mr Right was published by ChocLit last week. Read on to find out why her first published work was in an accountant’s handbook, how she spent publication day and why Krispy Kreme doughnuts affected her choice of which fictional character she’d like to be! … More #AuthorInTheSpotlight – Anni Rose – Recipe for Mr Right – @AnniRoseAuthor @ChocLitUK

I’m delighted to be kicking off the blogtour for Fiona Erskine’s rather unusual crime novel Phosphate Rocks. The back of the book tells us that “During the demolition of a factory, a shocking discovery is made: a mummified corpse encased in a carapace of hardened dust – phosphate rock – surrounded by ten objects that … More Phosphate Rocks by Fiona Erskine #bookreview @SandstonePress @erskine_fiona

Julie Houston is an author who I’ve been meaning to read for quite some time and now that I have read her latest novel, A Family Affair, I’m kicking myself that I didn’t fit one into my reading schedule before as I really rather enjoyed this. But how lovely to know that she has a … More A Family Affair by Julie Houston #bookreview @JulieHouston2 @Aria_Fiction @HoZ_Books

In my Author Spotlight today, I’m featuring Fife author Vicki Masters. Her novel The Castilians is based on true events which took place at St Andrews in the 16th Century. Find out more about that below. The ebook is currently on offer for just 99p until 18th June. Thanks for joining me Vicki. First of … More #AuthorInTheSpotlight – VEH Masters – The Castilians – #historicalfiction – @VickiMasters9

I’m delighted be featuring another blogger today who is going to tell us all about her reading habits and of course her blog. Please give a warm welcome to Zoé from ZooLoos Book Diary. Thanks for agreeing to be part of my Blogger in the Spotlight feature Zoé. First of all, would you tell me … More #BloggerInTheSpotlight Zoé from ZooLoos Book Diary @zooloo2008

I’ve got a lovely giveaway for you today, the chance to win an ebook copy of A Summer of Second Chances, thanks to Katrina Power PR. A Summer of Second Chances is the third book in Suzanne Snow’s Welcome to Thorndale series, although each of them is a standalone. To enter, all you need to do is … More #Giveaway – The Summer of Second Chances by Suzanne Snow – @snowprose @canelo_co @Katrina_Power

It’s publication day today for Liz Fenwick’s latest novel, The River Between Us, and I’m delighted to share my review of this wonderful book. I’ve read several of the author’s books before and loved them, and I’m pleased to say that this book definitely did not disappoint. Liz Fenwick writes so beautifully and I was … More The River Between Us by Liz Fenwick #bookreview @Liz_Fenwick @HQStories

I pleased to have a guest reviewer today giving us his thoughts on Peter May’s finale to his Enzo Macleod Investigations series. Thanks to my husband, Steve, for sharing his review of this book. The Night Gate by Peter May is part of the series featuring the investigator Enzo Macleod.  Bored with retirement, like all … More The Night Gate by Peter May #bookreview @riverrunbooks @QuercusBooks

I’m happy to be sharing news about one of the first big book festivals to take place in person again. The Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival returns to Harrogate from 22nd-25th July and the special guest line-up has now been revealed. Weekend passes are now available. Have a look at the press release below … More THEAKSTON OLD PECULIER CRIME WRITING FESTIVAL 2021 REVEALS SPECIAL GUEST LINE-UP CURATED BY IAN RANKIN @HarrogateFest @midasPR #TheakstonsCrime

Joining me today and stepping into the Author Spotlight is American author Alfred Nicols. It’s publication day today for his novel Lost Love’s Return so congratulations to Alfred. I hope you have a wonderful day celebrating its release. Alfred is also a talented artist – do check out his website to see his paintings. Thanks … More #AuthorInTheSpotlight Alfred Nicols – Lost Love’s Return – @booksfluent_ @booksforwardpr #historicalfiction #historicalromance