Literary journey of an office career escapee
Back in January, I had the honour of being featured on the Scribbler Blog, run by author Allan Hudson. It was a unique experience to be given a chance to share the story behind the story. Every single one of my books has a story behind it; neither is simply a combination of a plot... Continue Reading →
I don’t have time for reading and even less for watching the news or analytical videos produced by various bloggers in abundance on YouTube and other platforms. But thanks to social media I do get glimpses of the main trends and hottest topics. So, it was through the Writing Community on X/Twitter that I found... Continue Reading →
In no way would it be an exaggeration to say that Will Tinkham is one of my all-time favourite authors. Once I open his book, I can’t stop reading. His skill to weave ordinary people’s lives into the canvas of big history is unparalleled. By doing this, Will Tinkham highlights what we often forget. Every... Continue Reading →
“Keepers” by Cheryl Burman is heartfelt women’s fiction set against an intriguing historical backdrop. In my book, the irresistible combination. Raine wants to be good at her office job and for her father to get better so that their family can be the safe harbour it used to be. Instead, she finds herself a wife... Continue Reading →
They claim that teenagers are wild. After reading this book most of those who say that will change their minds. Lily takes the definition of ‘wild’ to a whole new level. “The Moonshine Murders” by Joy York is the second book in the Jailer's Daughter Mysteries, but it can be read as a standalone. Sufficient... Continue Reading →
After escaping one hell, Gena finds herself in another. In “Genavine’s Hell”, book two of the Life of Genavine series by Jupiter Rose, Gena continues her struggle to keep her people alive and find the answer to the question: how the world has turned into part dystopian, part supernatural chaos?Trapped in a strange, sinister place,... Continue Reading →
How open are we to the things deviating from the accepted norms? Do these deviations inevitably hurt someone or do we react this way out of habit, because of our inability to look at the situation from a wider angle?I was asking myself these questions while reading “Her Secret Desire” by Kathryn Hunt. And I... Continue Reading →
If you are in the mood for a good old epic quest with surprises in every chapter, a versatile set of characters – think a tiny faerie who can’t hold his tongue – and the unknown evil which seems impossible to defeat, this book is for you. It was exciting to return to the world... Continue Reading →
Whether you are rich or poor, whether your career has taken you to incredible heights or keeps dragging you down, when it comes to love, all this doesn’t matter. Feelings have the power to sweep you off your feet and turn your life upside down. In “The Game” by Eve M. Riley, neither Anna nor... Continue Reading →
Have you ever felt alone even knowing that there are people who love and support you? Have you ever felt the pressure become too much to bear? Nina, in “And Then You Were Gone” by Ivy Logan, goes through an even worse experience. She has to watch her daughter Sophie suffer while trying to walk... Continue Reading →
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