Literary journey of an office career escapee
“A Lion’s Pride” by P.L. Stuart is the fourth instalment of the epic fantasy Drowned Kingdom saga. And what a riveting instalment it is! From the first pages, the story pulled me in and held me in its grip until the end. “… being a king is a cruel honour.” Othrun, the King of Eastrealm, has... Continue Reading →
"We're all stronger for what we've been through and what those we love have been through." Says Nancy, who is suffering from Gulf War I-related PTSD, to her brother Brock, who is suffering from another kind of trauma. These words struck me as so piercingly true that I saved this quote from the brilliant novel by... Continue Reading →
2023 has probably been the turning point for me as a writer. After the continuous inner struggle I’d been going through during the previous two years right after I’d published my first book, I feel that this year, I have finally surrendered. I am a writer, and writing is front and centre in my life.... Continue Reading →
“Christmas isn’t a season. It’s a feeling.” - Edna Ferber Even if you don't celebrate, I hope you can feel these incredibly inspiring and heart-warming vibes that fill the air during the festive season. It isn't about an untainted joy or unmarred faith in the good always conquering the bad. This beautiful time is about... Continue Reading →
"Writing is not only the dream that I’ve had since I was thirteen. Throughout the years, I have been finding proof – again and again – that this is the only thing that ignites true passion in my heart. In the last three years, ever since I published my first book, I’ve been working more... Continue Reading →
Sometimes – or often – the stories that could have happened in real life are the ones that make the most profound impact on us. Realistic fiction, both contemporary and historical, has always been my favourite genre. As a teenager, I’d consumed every tragic, heart-wrenching, deeply emotional – yes, I read mainly the classics –... Continue Reading →
If you, despite the season of Hallmark-style festivities being in full swing, still prefer a bit – or more! – of an edge in your reads, check out these books. These stories will make you shed a tear – or more! – but not because that “scene with a cute puppy” is so delightful. “Tears... Continue Reading →
Only to your reading experience, of course! I am not a real fan of crime fiction. I don't know why, but I have never felt compelled enough to read endless stories about solving murders. I agree, there are many charming and quirky detectives both in literature and on screen, but, alas, I have stayed immune... Continue Reading →
“Josef The Writer’s Cat” by Ellen Khodakivska If you have a cat, this story will fill your heart with warmth. But if you don’t, you’ll immediately want to change it.“Josef The Writer’s Cat” is a book that any cat would dream to have written. The story is told from the perspective of Josef, the cat... Continue Reading →
Sometimes, life is more intricate than any fantasy plot. If you enjoy reading a heartfelt story that could have happened in reality with someone you know, definitely check out these books by the talented authors. “The Ice Widow” by Anne M. Smith-Nochasak “Humans are the ones who construct love with walls around it” “The Ice... Continue Reading →
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