Publication Date: 20th November 2014 from Orion. Source: Publisher Advance Review Copy. When Lindy, a recently widowed American expat, buys a large manor house in the Cotswolds, she thinks it’s the fresh start she and her wayward daughter Izzy need. Stagcote Manor is a large, rambling house with a rich… Continue reading
Fancy some creepy Halloween reads? Here is a taster of Sebastian Gregory…. Blood Red Riding Hood The woods held no fear for the girl. She followed her grandma’s advice and her boots held to the path hidden amongst the moss and shed leaves. Thick and ancient trees, old and wise,… Continue reading
Today, as part of the blog tour for Dark Tides, I’m pleased to welcome author Chris Ewan to the blog, talking about writing from a female perspective. Over to Mr Ewan…. Writing From a Female Perspective Write what you know. It’s popular advice. And like a lot of… Continue reading
Publication Date: Available now from Two Roads Books. Source: BookBridgr Elizabeth Pringle has lived on the beautiful island of Arran for over 90 years; the retired teacher and spinster is a familiar and yet solitary figure tending her garden and riding her bicycle around the island. When she dies she… Continue reading
I am loving my reading at the moment but for the next 2-3 weeks time is an issue as there is a lot going on. Things are due to settle down any time now but I’ve found myself exhausted and stressed and not feeling particularly able to get over in… Continue reading
Publication Date: 23rd October 2014 from Randomhouse UK/Cornerstone. Source: Netgalley Revelation “Reve” Dyer grew up with her grandmother’s family stories, stretching back centuries to Reve’s ancestors, who founded the town of Hawley Five Corners, Massachusetts. Their history is steeped in secrets, for few outsiders know that an ancient magic runs… Continue reading
…I have a perfect solution. Reading as Therapy. Is this you? That used to be me a lot, still is sometimes. But ever since I can remember, a good book has relieved the pressure in life, allowed me to escape to another world if only for a while and has… Continue reading
Publication Date: Available Now from Hodder and Staughton Source: BookBridgr Nigel never meant for it to happen. At first, he just wanted to be Matt’s friend. But when he discovers he can hear what is going on in the flat below him, his fascination with his new neighbor drifts into… Continue reading
Today its the turn of Joanna to guest post again – this time about Being “A Writer”. People sometimes ask me on courses ‘when can I call myself a writer’ and I always say – and very firmly believe – that the moment you write something you are a… Continue reading
Publication Date: 16th October 2014 from Faber and Faber. Source: Publisher Review Copy When Claire Cooper was eight years old her mother mysteriously vanished during Hop-tu-naa, the Manx Halloween. At fourteen, Claire is still struggling to come to terms with her disappearance when she’s befriended by a group of five… Continue reading
