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Great Review of Paranormal Gloucestershire by Shelley Wilson Author

Discover ‘Paranormal Gloucestershire’ by SC Skillman

Announcing my latest book, ‘Paranormal Gloucestershire’ which is out on Monday 15 September 2025! ‘Paranormal Gloucestershire‘ is my fourth book for Amberley Publishing and is now available through all online retail stores and also through your local high street bookstore. You’ll find it in Waterstones branches and it can be ordered through indie bookshops tooContinue reading “Discover ‘Paranormal Gloucestershire’ by SC Skillman”

New Book Out Soon! Paranormal Gloucestershire by SC Skillman

Today, I’m delighted to share news that my next nonfiction book will be released by Amberley on 15th September 2025. ‘Paranormal Gloucestershire’ explores a county rich in beauty, history, and a high level of spiritual, mysterious, and paranormal activity. With a profusion of haunted inns, castles, houses and landscape features, the presence of the pastContinue reading “New Book Out Soon! Paranormal Gloucestershire by SC Skillman”

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 ‘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”

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”

Book Review: ‘The Art of Life’ by SL Russell

Today I’m pleased to bring you my review of the latest novel from contemporary fiction author SL Russell, The Art of Life. Published by Resolute Books in August 2024 this is a compelling and deeply moving story I can recommend to all readers, and not only artists and art lovers. I’ve only just finished readingContinue reading “Book Review: ‘The Art of Life’ by SL Russell”

Book Review: ‘Banshee’ by Lindsay Rumbold, a Gripping Tale of Espionage and Conspiracy in the World of Aviation

Today I’m pleased to bring you my review of a newly published cold war thriller, Banshee by Lindsay Rumbold, published by Resolute Books. I’ve known Lindsay for several years, formerly as a member of my local writers group, and have listened to her reading early passages from this book, so it has been thrilling toContinue reading “Book Review: ‘Banshee’ by Lindsay Rumbold, a Gripping Tale of Espionage and Conspiracy in the World of Aviation”