Today I review a new Australian novel. This novel is set in a Catholic community in the Monaro Plains, south east of Sydney. The weary first person narrator, separated from her husband, moves there from Sydney, initially for a short-term retreat. Having left and returned home, she later returns permanently. The most fascinating thing aboutContinue reading “Book Review: Stoneyard Devotional by Charlotte Wood”
Author Archives: SC Skillman
Feast of Colour and Sensory Delight at Tulleys Tulip Garden
Here are a few photos from our visit to Tulleys Tulip Garden at Hatton Country World, Warwickshire, a few days ago. Complete with a Dutch windmill and delicious Dutch mini pancakes (poffertjes) we enjoyed our experience without travelling to Holland! I can also attest to the fact that the 10 tulip stems I bought from theContinue reading “Feast of Colour and Sensory Delight at Tulleys Tulip Garden”
And after the writing?
Writers write, yes? So what about all the other stuff – publicity, marketing etc? Once upon a time – when I was first published – the author’s job was simply to deliver the manuscript on time, to the agreed length and basically close enough to what was written on the contract. Then you sat backContinue reading “And after the writing?”
Review of ‘Ghosts of the British Museum’ by Noah Angell
Today I share my review of ‘Ghosts of the British Museum’ by Noah Angell, which I read over Christmas and New Year. This author seems to have two agendas: 1) to share a vast array of ghosts and spirit experiences at the British Museum and 2) to decry those cultural thieves and looters at thisContinue reading “Review of ‘Ghosts of the British Museum’ by Noah Angell”
Review of ‘Miss Austen’ by Gill Hornby
I found this book review fascinating, as I discovered it the morning after I viewed the 1st episode of the BBC mini series of ‘Miss Austen’. In this book review by the creator of the blog site, The Home Place Web, I learned more about the original novel ‘Miss Austen’ by Gill Hornby, and howContinue reading “Review of ‘Miss Austen’ by Gill Hornby”
Berlin December 2024 – Insights From the East Side Gallery of the Berlin Wall
Just before Christmas 2024, we visited Berlin and explored that fascinating city. There are so many diverse aspects to Berlin in December: the fun & excitement of the Christmas markets, crazy light displays, exquisite craftwork in festive shops, the amazing Humboldt Forum art museum, the iconic Brandenburg Gate, the opportunity to reflect upon the worstContinue reading “Berlin December 2024 – Insights From the East Side Gallery of the Berlin Wall”
Christmas Wreath Making Workshop at Kenilworth Castle, Warwickshire: reblog
Book Blog Tour: YA Dystopian Novel ‘Redemption Ground’ by E.M. Carter
Today I’m pleased to be reviewing the final novel in The Newland Trilogy by E.M. Carter, a thrilling YA Dystopian Trilogy published by Resolute Books. BLURB An awakening nation. A deadly appointment. A race against time. As rumblings increase throughout Newland, Carys, Amy and Jacob find themselves prisoners of the regime in different ways. MidwinterContinue reading “Book Blog Tour: YA Dystopian Novel ‘Redemption Ground’ by E.M. Carter”
To Celebrate Wolf Hall, TV Drama Adaptation Starring Mark Rylance and Damien Lewis- My Reviews of Hilary Mantel’s Thomas Cromwell Trilogy – reblog
Book Review Blog Tour: ‘A Right Cozy Christmas Crime’: an anthology of cozy crime stories compiled by Wendy H Jones
I’m delighted today to be a stop on the blog tour for this new anthology of stories ‘A Right Cozy Christmas Crime‘ edited by Wendy H Jones and published by Scott & Lawson in time for Christmas 2024. I’ve been reading much more of the cozy crime genre lately, as a fan of Fiona FeitchContinue reading “Book Review Blog Tour: ‘A Right Cozy Christmas Crime’: an anthology of cozy crime stories compiled by Wendy H Jones”
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