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Book Review: The Guidal – Saving Light by Roxy Eloise

This is book three in The Guidal series. Wow! This was another amazing book in the series. There is even more magic in this one! The book starts with Aurora disconnected from her feelings. This makes her less sensitive to the feelings of Pax & Tayo, and unable to use her powers. Don’t worry, her … Continue reading Book Review: The Guidal – Saving Light by Roxy Eloise

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Book Review: Knife Edge by Malorie Blackman

Jude is like a Dystopian version of that guy from You!

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My Self Publishing Diary

I thought it might be interesting to keep a diary on how I published my 2nd book in the Soul Heart Series. Many people are not aware of the amount of work that goes on behind the scenes. During December, I was liaising with my Formatter and Cover Designer to get the final files for … Continue reading My Self Publishing Diary

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Book Review: Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lyn Tan

This is book one in the Celestial Kingdom series. I’m not familiar with the Legend this story was based on, which made it a new and fresh idea for me. I listened to the audio and loved the world-building and powers. For me the main character and love interest were a bit plain and about … Continue reading Book Review: Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lyn Tan

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Reflecting on my 2024 Goals

I’ve worked so hard in 2024 that I lost sight of the initial goals I set. On first reflection, it feels like I failed. Then I remembered all the progress I’ve made, plus all the extra things I accomplished that weren’t in my original plan.  Publishing Goals Sky Heart was my top goal of the … Continue reading Reflecting on my 2024 Goals 

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Book Review: Icebreaker by Hannah Grace

The book is a sport college romance set in America, and suited for 18+ readers due to the steamy scenes. Anastasia and Aaron are pairs for figure skating. On the ice they are flawless and destined for gold. She trains hard and has no time for a boyfriend. Nate is the captain of the ice … Continue reading Book Review: Icebreaker by Hannah Grace

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Reflecting on my 2024 Book Festivals

During 2024, I did nine in-person author events. Some of these were two day events! 8 December – Pop Up Stall at Dunelm, Bury St Edmunds 1 December – Felixstowe Christmas Craft and Gift Fair, Brackenbury Sports Centre, Felixstowe 12 October – WAM Fest, Harvest House, Felixstowe 14 September – One Day at the Library, … Continue reading Reflecting on my 2024 Book Festivals

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Book Review: Stardust by Neil Gaiman

I always loved the movie and didn’t know it was based on a book. Once I discovered this, I borrowed the audio version from Borrowbox with my library card. This was one of the best audio books I have ever listened to. There was a main narrator, and every character had their own voice. The … Continue reading Book Review: Stardust by Neil Gaiman

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Ocean Heart was in the Press

I was reading a post on Linked by local author Rachel Churcher where she shared an article from the Bury St Edmund’s Flyer on recommended books set in Suffolk. It was a lovely surprise to see my YA Fantasy Romance novel included. Ocean Heart is set in Felixstowe and the story is of a teenage … Continue reading Ocean Heart was in the Press

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Pop up book stall at Dunelm

On Sunday, 8th Dec, I did my last in person event of the year. I met up with Suffolk authors, Laura Graham to share a stall to sell books at Dunelm in Bury St Edmunds. We met for the first time, a few months back at Felixstowe Book Festival. Dunelm allowed us the space as … Continue reading Pop up book stall at Dunelm

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