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Mini Review | The Timer | Arden Banks

THE TIMER by Arden Banks Young Adult | Time Travel | Science Fiction Released 9th February 2016 From the start this reminded me of another book, The Maze Runner. It was a similar concept, but tamer and with simpler language that would be understood by a younger audience. That said, it’s important for parents to know … Continue reading Mini Review | The Timer | Arden Banks →

Series Trouble | I’ve Started, Should I Finish? | Heroes of Olympus

I’m a writer, but I’m also a reader, and it has recently dawned on me that I have a series problem. I love reading books that are part of a series, so whenever a new one catches my eye, l’m up for it. That’s where my problem starts. I’ve realised that I’m part way through so … Continue reading Series Trouble | I’ve Started, Should I Finish? | Heroes of Olympus →

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Mini Review | Glimpse | Steven Whibley

GLIMPSE by Steven Whibley Young Adult | Fantasy | Mystery Released 1st April 2013 This book popped up on Bookbub a while ago, so I thought I’d give it a go. The great cover was a definite hook. In the wake of a lifesaving event, Dean Curse is given the power to glimpse events before they happen. Glimpse … Continue reading Mini Review | Glimpse | Steven Whibley →

April Rap | News | Plans | Offers | Rogue One

Welcome to my April rap. In this edition we have an early glimpse of the blurb for Subway | Palliatopia ...PLUS… the latest news and offers for my great range of books, and a little treat for Star Wars | Rogue One fans. SUBWAY SERIES Yayyyyy! I’m so pleased to say that the first draft of Subway … Continue reading April Rap | News | Plans | Offers | Rogue One →

Mini Review | Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children | Ransom Riggs

MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN by Ransom Riggs Young Adult | Fantasy Released 7th June 2011 This amazing book centres around a collection of old photos, which prove to be a tangible link to a grandfather’s life. Acting on the last words of his grandfather, Jacob embarks on a journey to discover the truth behind … Continue reading Mini Review | Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children | Ransom Riggs →

March Rap | News | Offers | Mini-Reviews – Divergent – Mr Lemoncello’s Library

Welcome to my monthly rap. In this edition we have the latest news and offers for my great range of books, plus some mini reviews of Divergent, and Escape From Mr Lemoncello’s Library. QUEST SERIES Very quiet on the Quest front. I haven’t done anything at all with this series, but getting back into reviewing and … Continue reading March Rap | News | Offers | Mini-Reviews – Divergent – Mr Lemoncello’s Library →

March Rap | News | Mini-Reviews | Plans | Offers

Welcome to my March rap of news, mini reviews, plans and offers.

QUEST SERIES

Very quiet on the QUEST front. I haven’t done anything at all with this series, but getting back into reviewing and editing The Missing Link (#4) is definitely on my radar.

For more news check out the Offers section of this rap.

TIME SQUARE SERIES

During the past month I submitted TIME SQUARE | THE SHIFT to BookBub, but unfortunately I missed out on being selected as a BookBub Featured Deal. It’s the first time I’ve tried for any of my books and I know it’s very hard to be selected. I’ll give it another go at a future date.

I’ve also decided that for a limited time I will offer free copies of TIME SQUARE | THE SHIFT as an incentive to build my likers on Facebook. I think it’s about time that I made better use of Facebook (something I’ve held back from in the past). So, let’s hope that this offer helps get my books into the hands of even more readers.

For more details check out the Offers section of this rap.

SUBWAY SERIES

“The world is self obsessed.”

Writing has continued on SUBWAY | PALLIATOPIA and I’ve finally reached the last few chapters. It’s an exciting part of the book as I try to put the amazing climax that I’ve envisioned and built towards into words.

On another note, I’ve started designing the book branding and cover. Here’s a sneak peek at a couple of early drafts of the title branding.

To keep up to date, click right to LIKE my SUBWAY | PALLIATOPIA page on Facebook.

DIVERGENT

by Veronica Roth

Young Adult | Dystopian | SciFi

Released 3 May 2011

Divergent is a story about stereotypes and of people being put into a particular category. As there is such a wide range of opinions in reviews on Goodreads, I wasn’t sure what to expect. The early part of this book reminded me of Hunger Games, but I felt it was quite bland and blunt. I started to lose interest, but it did improve.

I was halfway through the book before I realized that I was invested in the story. It always kept me guessing and wondering what was simulation and what wasn’t. There were some pockets of violence, which I must say I found horrible and sickening.

In a Nutshell | Overall, I enjoyed it, the second half more so than first. Should I move on to book 2? I’m still deciding.

ESCAPE FROM MR. LEMONCELLO’S LIBRARY

by Chris Grabenstein

Middle Grade | Fiction

Released 25 March 2015

An interesting story that reminded me of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. I do like the underlying idea, but the tone of the writing was aimed at a younger audience than I expected. I think this impacted my enjoyment.

Overall, this one didn’t really do it for me, I found it quite boring and skimmed in places (very unusual for me) with a goal of getting to the end as quickly as possible. I actually escaped the library at 63% (sorry:)

In a Nutshell  |  Not my cup of tea, but it has plenty of fans.

QUEST SERIES

There’s not a lot planned for this series until I get back into finishing The Missing Link (#4). I am giving away a paperback copy of The Golden Scarab.  For more info check out the Offers section of this rap.

Anyone who would like to put their name forward to receive an Advance Review Copy (ARC) of The Missing Link (#4) to post a review at release time, please mention it in a comment below or get in touch via the Contact Me page.

TIME SQUARE SERIES

As mentioned in my news, I’ve decided to offer free copies of TIME SQUARE | THE SHIFT to new Facebook likers. This is only for a limited time, so if you’re interested, please see the Offers section for details.

SUBWAY SERIES

Draft one of SUBWAY | PALLIATOPIA should be complete very soon, then it’s onto reviewing and editing.  I’m also full-steam ahead on the cover design and hope to share it, along with the blurb, in the near future.

If anyone would like to put their name forward as a Beta reader please mention it in a comment below or get in touch via the Contact Me page.

FREE copies of TIME SQUARE | THE SHIFT

There’s more to time than ticks and tocks. If you haven’t already jumped onboard, it’s time to begin the journey to TIME SQUARE.

For a limited time, every new liker of my S.W.Lothian | Author page on Facebook can claim a free e-book of TIME SQUARE | THE SHIFT.

To claim a free e-book, click right to LIKE my S.W.LOTHIAN | AUTHOR page on Facebook.

WIN a paperback copy of THE GOLDEN SCARAB

It’s been a couple of years since I gave away a paperback edition of a Quest book, so I thought it was about time to do it again. I’m running a giveaway on Goodreads for the next couple of months.

Here’s a Disney reboot of Pete’s Dragon that comes out later this year. Who remembers the original?

What is SUBWAY | PALLIATOPIA ?

I’ve just hit 80k words in the first book of my thrilling new ‪YA series. It’s called SUBWAY | PALLIATOPIA. Follow my progress to its launch on Twitter @palliatopia @swlothian @feed_c  and … Like my SUBWAY | PALLIATOPIA page on Facebook (click below) to keep up to date with the latest news on this brilliant … Continue reading What is SUBWAY | PALLIATOPIA ? →

February Rap | News | Offers | Mini-Reviews – Star Wars – Tommy Black

Welcome to my first new monthly rap. In this edition we have the latest news and offers for my great range of books, plus some mini reviews of Star Wars – The Force Awakens, and Tommy Black and the Staff of Light. As this is the first post of my new schedule, it includes information from January … Continue reading February Rap | News | Offers | Mini-Reviews – Star Wars – Tommy Black →