I’m reviewing one of Amanda Prowse’s earlier books today and can I just start by saying how much I love that cover? It’s different from the paperback version I have and it’s just beautiful. As you’ll know if you are a regular reader of the blog, I am a big fan of Amanda Prowse’s writing … More Clover’s Child by Amanda Prowse #review @mrsamandaprowse @HoZ_Books
It was a lovely surprise to receive this book from the publishers just before Christmas. It is made up of four stories previously published as e-book novellas and now brought together in paperback. As the title suggests, over a year it follows the ups and downs at Castle Court, a food court tucked away in … More A Year at Castle Court by Holly Hepburn #review @hollyH_Author @TeamBATC @simonschusterUK
In Servitude starts with very dramatic and emotional scenes as Grace discovers that her sister Glory has died in a car crash. In the nightmare days which follow she has to cope not only with her own shock and grief but also with her grieving brother-in-law, telling her young nephews about their mother and supporting … More In Servitude by Heleen Kist #review @hkist
It’s that time of year isn’t it? January: dark mornings, dull and damp days, dark evenings and many people feeling down after the excitement and buzz of Christmas and New Year. Next Monday is the third Monday in January which, by recent tradition, is dubbed Blue Monday and said to be the most depressing day … More Live Happy by Bridget Grenville-Cleave and Dr Ilona Boniwell #review @modernbooks @alisonmenziespr
“Death is a thousand tiny losses and each loss is a thousand tiny details.” When I Had A Little Sister is a memoir by Catherine Simpson which reflects on the suicide of her younger sister Tricia. In the book, she takes a look back at her younger life with her family living on a farm … More When I Had a Little Sister by Catherine Simpson #review @cath_simpson13 @4thEstateBooks
Author in the Spotlight goes international today as I welcome Croatian writer Dino Sić. As this is publication day for his book, The Lies That Kill You, I hope that he enjoys the day although as you will see from his answers, he may not have much time to celebrate! Thanks for joining me Dino. … More #AuthorInTheSpotlight Dino Sić @Dino_Sic – The Lies That Kill You
Kicking off my #TenThings feature for this year is author Deborah Stone. Deborah is the author of What’s Left Unsaid – more about that below – and her #TenThings focuses very much on her writing. I’ve always wanted to write a book, but work – I am a strategic marketing consultant and elder care expert … More #TenThings about #author Deborah Stone @deborahstone_ @matadorbooks
