Portobello Book Blog

Near the beginning of this year, I read Dreaming Under an Island Skye by Lisa Hobman and absolutely loved it. I couldn’t fit in her book Under A Sicilian Sky earlier this year but was determined not to miss out on Starting Over at Sunset Cottage. Thanks to Rachel at Rachel’s Random Resources for the … More Starting Over at Sunset Cottage by Lisa Hobman #bookreview @rararesources @LisaJHobmanAuth @BoldwoodBooks #BoldwoodBloggers

Jk Rowling famously wrote much of Harry Potter in various cafes around Edinburgh while her baby slept in her pram. Joanna Cannon wrote in her car in the hospital car park where she worked as a psychiatrist. I’m sure many writers have similar tales of just writing where and when they can. Joseph Burch wrote … More Ollie & Ada by Joseph Burch #bookreview @JosephBurch1000 @BookGuild

I’m joined today by historical fiction author Rachel Brimble who’s going to tell us about herself and her novel, A Widow’s Vow. First of all, would you tell my blog readers a little about yourself? Of course! I am a published romance author of over 25 novels which include contemporary romance, romantic suspense and historical … More #AuthorInTheSpotlight – Rachel Brimble – @RachelBrimble @aria_fiction – #historicalfiction

A Town Called Solace was longlisted for this year’s Booker Prize and was one of a few on the list which caught my eye, so I bought myself a copy. I hadn’t read anything by this author before and I thought it was just wonderful. First, let’s find out what the book is about. About … More A Town Called Solace by Mary Lawson #bookreview @ChattoBooks #BookerPrize #longlist

With me today is an author who lives in one of my favourite areas of Scotland! Welcome Pauline. First of all, would you tell my blog readers a little about yourself? Hi, yes, I’d love to. I’m a multi-genre author, living and writing in Perthshire, Scotland.  My writing spans the ages as I write both … More Pauline Tait #AuthorInTheSpotlight @PTait_author – A Life of Their Own

It’s getting to that time of year when the nights are getting darker earlier, there’s a chill in the air and Hallowe’en is coming up. It’s also the time when I get brave and add a ghostly story or two to my reading list. How ominous does that front cover of The Whistling look? First, … More The Whistling by Rebecca Netley #bookreview @Rebecca_Netley @MichaelJBooks

I’m pleased to be sharing an extract from Elaine Everest’s latest historical novel, The Patchwork Girls. I was sent a copy of this for review which I’ll be reading later. It came with a lovely handmade bookmark, which is very appropriate with the theme of crafting being a feature of the book as you’ll see … More Read an #extract from The Patchwork Girls by Elaine Everest – @ed_pr @PanMacMillan @ElaineEverest – #WW2 #HistoricalFiction #crafting

Shay has been juggling so many responsibilities for so long and the balls are about to come crashing down. She gets little support or help around the house from her husband Bruce, who doesn’t seem to notice her anymore and takes her for granted. Her daughter Courtney has always been headstrong and given Shay plenty … More The Woman in The Middle by Milly Johnson #bookreview @MillyJohnson @SimonSchusterUK #TeamBATC @ed_pr #WomanInTheMiddle

It’s publication day and I’m really pleased that Jenni Keer is joining me today as part of the blog tour for her latest novel, The Secrets of Hawthorn Place. I really love the sound of this but just couldn’t fit in reading it at the moment. However, Jenni kindly agreed to answer my Author in … More #AuthorInTheSpotlight – Jenni Keer – The Secrets of Hawthorn Place – @JenniKeer @AccentPress @rararesources

A Kingswater Summer is the second of Jo Lambert’s Cornish Coastal Romance trilogy but is easily read as a standalone novel. I read the first book, Shadows on the Water, last year so did recognise some of the characters and it was good to see how life had moved on for them. However, this book … More A Kingswater Summer by Jo Lambert #bookreview – @Jolambertwriter #Cornwall #RomanticSuspense