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#Shelfie for world book day

It’s world book day, and following on from the example of Suzie, from the Suzie81 Speaks blog, I thought I’d share with you a ‘shelfie’ to celebrate. This one is a bit of a departure from my normal shelfie, as it’s all non-fiction, covering art. music, history and mathematics, along with a copy of National […]

Let’s be honest: Negative Reviews

Originally posted on Author Unpublished:
Negative reviews are a bit of a hot-button topic for book reviewers. The topic tends to be polarizing in the community, and can be a bit complex if you haven���t been faced with the decision to leave a negative review before. Though every reviewer is different, and there���s no real…

Recommended Reads: On Hearing Of My Mother’s Death Six Years After It Happened by Lori Schafer

At the beginning of the year I took on a reading challenge, and I asked people for their suggestions on indie books they’ve enjoyed reading. The only rules were��that you couldn’t suggest more than one (like that stopped you) and you couldn’t promote your own book. The post had a great response (and I’m still […]

To All Book Reviewers – A Thank You

Writing book reviews is tough.��It doesn’t matter whether it is a couple of lines and a rating, or a well thought out essay, it takes effort for a reviewer to translate all the emotions and experiences they’ve��just felt and translate it into something concise, considered and heartfelt.��Many authors complain about how difficult it is to […]

5 things I hate about being an indie author

  Think indie publishing is all flowers and glitter? Think again. Here are the top 5 things I hate about indie publishing*: *warning: there may be satire ahead 1 Up to the minute stats They say ignorance is bliss, and in this case ‘they’ are right. How��am I meant to be able to concentrate when […]

Recommended Reads: The Embers of Hope by Nick Jones

The Embers of Hope is the second book in the Hibernation series. You can read my review of the first, The Whisper of Stars, here. Warning: this review contains spoilers for the Whisper of Stars, so if you don’t wish to know how that ends, stop reading now. The Blurb After narrowly escaping the Shiryaevo […]

Conversation Corner with Dylan Hearn, Author of The Transcendence Trilogy

Originally posted on Doorway Between Worlds:
When I first came across sci-fi author Dylan Hearn���s blog Suffolk Scribblings, I was immediately impressed with the vibrant community feeling I found in the comments. This was a place where people felt engaged. As I continued to follow his blog, I discovered that Dylan provides great support to…

Second Chance (The Transcendence Trilogy Book 1) – Book Review

Originally posted on Mama Bear Musings:
Second Chance (The Transcendence Trilogy Book 1) Author, Dylan S. Hearn Synopsis One crime, four people and a secret that could shake the world to its foundations. Four lives become linked by a student���s disappearance: a politician looking to put integrity back into politics, an investigator hoping to atone…

Guest Post: Gr�� mo Chro�� by Ali Isaac and Jane Dougherty

If you’re looking for a great Valentine’s Day gift, either for your partner or to treat yourself, then what better than a collection of love stories from Irish myth from the wonderful Ali Isaac and Jane Dougherty, and best of all it’s free! Anyway, rather than have me go on about it, who better than […]

Recommended Reads: Beyond the Realm of Night by Jane Dougherty

Beyond the Realm of Night is the third and final part of the Green Woman trilogy. You can read my views on The Dark Citadel (Book 1) here and the Subtle Fiend (Book 2) here. Needless to say, I enjoyed all three. The Blurb At the end was darkness. Now it is time to go […]