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”
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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”
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: ‘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”
What’s On My Kindle Now
Most keen readers have ‘To Be Read’ piles. I have a physical pile of TBR books and many on my kindle. The popularity of ebooks is said to be almost taking over that of physical books, but many kindle readers will admit to downloading ebooks then forgetting they’re on the kindle, waiting to be read.Continue reading “What’s On My Kindle Now”
Blog Tour For New Crime Novel by DI Hunter Wilson Crime Series Author Val Penny: ‘HUNTER’S RULES’
Today I’m delighted to be a stop on the blog tour for the latest novel in Val Penny’s Edinburgh crime fiction series: ‘Hunter’s Rules‘. I’ve loved these books since I read the first in the series: The DI Hunter Wilson Crime Thrillers. AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY Val Penny has an Llb degree from the University of Edinburgh and her MSc from NapierContinue reading “Blog Tour For New Crime Novel by DI Hunter Wilson Crime Series Author Val Penny: ‘HUNTER’S RULES’”
New book on the way: Paranormal Gloucestershire
I’m pleased to announce that I’ve just signed a contract to write a fourth book for Amberley which is Paranormal Gloucestershire. I’ve already begun visiting some of the fascinating locations in Gloucestershire which have a rich history and are surrounded by many curious tales. These include some of the locations shown above: Woodchester Mansion, TewkesburyContinue reading “New book on the way: Paranormal Gloucestershire”
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