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The Trouble with Books…

I’ve been an avid reader for more years than I can recall and have often spent many hours ‘coming down’ from a damn good book, marvelling in the language, the imagery, or the sheer entertainment value. But even when I was completely bowled over by a story, I wouldn’t have dreamed of putting my opinions … Continue reading →

Pushing Through the Pain Barrier

Whether you’re expecting to churn out 50,000 words or 150,000 words, getting to that last sentence – the one that tells you the book is finally done – can be a bit of a battle. For me it’s also the justification that even though for most of the process I didn’t really know what the … Continue reading →

‘His Kidnapper’s Shoes’ by Maggie James

His Kidnapper’s Shoes Laura Bateman must face up to what she has done, which means facing up to her past. Acknowledging that her relationship with her son is not what it should be, is never going to be easy. Daniel has always felt he was in the wrong place, with the wrong family, and now … Continue reading →

New App from Inkitt

Thought this was interesting – Inkitt Publishing have launched a new app that looks pretty neat. They say it can be downloaded from the App Store There’s also a nice little video Inkitt, the Hipster’s Library – Read and fall in love with novels before they go mainstream. Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Crime, Romance, YA, Action, … Continue reading →

‘Single Chicas’ by Sandra Lopez

Single Chicas A sister who can’t accept her sibling’s choice of wife, a woman whose plan to avoid being hit on by guys leads to unforeseen complications, and how a series of strange phone calls prompts a singleton to doubt her own sanity. Short stories are like buses – if the first one doesn’t happen … Continue reading →

‘After the Texans’ by Declan Milling

After the Texans Director of Market Integrity with the UN’s carbon market watchdog, Emil Pfeffer has a problem – his girlfriend Johanna has been kidnapped. Told she’s being held as an insurance against Emil poking his nose into the corrupt government of Papua New Guinea, it seems there’s no choice but to comply, at least … Continue reading →

‘Lost Lands (Changing Times Book 2)’ by Shaun L. Griffiths

Lost Lands (Changing Times Book 2) Haunted by an evil, unseen enemy, Carter and the snow bears set out to find Holly who’s been left for dead in a mountain pass. However, time is against them and with the apes in hot pursuit, the friends may already be too late to save her. Battling storms, … Continue reading →

‘The Community’ by S C Richmond

The Community When a body is found in Charmsbury park, journalist Alex sets out to learn the woman’s identity. However, the mystery quickly leads her into a complex story spanning fifty years. Meanwhile, still mourning his lost love, Jack finds he has more pressing concerns than a nosy reporter – the death of a friend … Continue reading →[image error]

‘Living Like A Vampire’ by Jacky Dahlhaus

Living Like a Vampire (Suckers Book 1) A dangerous virus brings deadly consequences to a small town in Maine. During Black October, faced with the threat of being turned into a super-strong blood-sucker, schoolteacher Kate naturally decides to get out of town. Along with two friends, she heads for a safe place to hide – … Continue reading →

‘Toxic Minds’ by Gordon Bickerstaff

Toxic Minds High flyer Alexa Sommer works hard in a controversial job where backstabbing and sneaky tactics are the norm, but the fallout from her divorce has ramifications she couldn’t have foreseen. When her daughter accuses Alexa’s estranged husband of child abuse, it seems their world is heading for a major meltdown. Fighting to save … Continue reading →