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Book & A Brew with Ritu and Iqbal Hussain @ihussainwriter Northern Boy #BookReview #BookAndABrew @unbounders

I’m bringing someone new to you, today! I am very pleased to have a new author to introduce to you all, today, and a fellow desi fiction writer, at that, so I’m even more excited. Iqbal Hussain will be chatting about writing and his debut, Northern Boy! Hello, and welcome to But I Smile Anyway, […]

Little Experts: How Families Are Made by @DrAmirKhanGP @HarperReach @FMcMAssociates #BookReview

Today, I am delighted to share my review of Dr Amir Khan’s new educational book for 6-9 year olds, How Families Are Made. Come on a journey with award-winning GP DR AMIR KHAN to discover how families begin and how you became part of your family. Our EXPERTS are famous for their incredible know-how and […]

The Faberge Girl by Ina Christova #blogtour

I am delighted to be a part of the blog tour for this translated text, The Faberge Girl, by Ina Christova. 1909, St Petersburg. Seventeen-year-old Alma longs to work at the legendary House of Fabergé, with its talented artisans, winding staircases, secret golden elevator, and glasshouse of tropical plants. But instead, Alma must sketch quietly […]

April 2024 Books #AmReading

I quite like April. I usually have half off, as it is the Easter break, and half in school… that means more reading (and writing) time! I guess the big question is, what did I read, and did I continue to get words down? I started the month with 11 (oops!) NetGalley ARCs and around […]

Book and a Brew with Ritu – Love Letters at the Borrow a Book Shop by @KileyDunbar @HeraBooks #NewRelease #BookReview and a #GIVEAWAY!

Is she a glutton for punishment, or does she just like my nibbles? Kiley is back for a third visit! Today, I am thrilled to welcome amazing romance author Kiley Dunbar to my blog for a cuppa and a bit of a chat about all things writerly, especially her newest release, Love Letters at the […]

Book and a Brew with Ritu – The Car Share by @LucyMitchAuth @BloodHoundBooks #NewRelease #BookReview

One of my oldest blogging friends! Today, I am thrilled to welcome back my dear friend and romance author, Lucy Mitchell, to my blog for a cuppa and a bit of a chat and update about all things writerly, especially her newest release, The Car Share. Hello, and welcome back to But I Smile Anyway, […]

Lost Esther’s #WritingPrompt

Hi all! It’s been a while, but I just read one of Esther’s prompts, and it led me to want to post a story I wrote a little while back. I think it would be ideal for her prompt below. If you want to take part, please go and visit her post, here! Lost Something […]

March 2024 Books #AmReading

March ending means we have passed a quarter of the year. I am not quite sure where the time is flying… I guess the big question is, what did I read, and did I continue to get words down? I started the month with 5 NetGalley ARCs and around another 30K to write on book […]

Book & A Brew with Ritu and Jenni Keer @JenniKeer At The Stroke Of Midnight #BookReview #BookAndABrew @BoldwoodBooks

Today, I am extremely excited to have a fantastic author, and relatively new writer friend ofmine, Jenni Keer, over to talk about her latest release, At the Stroke of Midnight. Hello, and welcome to But I Smile Anyway, Jenni! Let’s get you set with a drink first.I have the usual assortment of hot drinks available, […]

February 2024 Books #AmReading

Can you believe February has come to a close? And one with an extra day thrown in for reading, since it was a Leap Year! I guess the big question is, what did I read, and did I continue to get words down? I started the month with 6 NetGalley ARCs and around another 50K […]