Blog Tour for Maressa Mortimer’s New Novel ‘Downstream’

Today I’m pleased to be taking part in the Blog Tour for Maressa Mortimer‘s new YA novel: Downstream, the third in her Elabi Chronicles. These books are set in a dystopian world exercising control over the hearts and minds of their citizens. Downstream may be found here on Amazon. Here are the blurbs for BooksContinue reading “Blog Tour for Maressa Mortimer’s New Novel ‘Downstream’”

Book Reviews: The Newland Trilogy by E.M. Carter: YA Dystopian Trilogy

Today, I’m pleased to share my reviews of two outstanding young adult novels, books 1 and 2 of The Newland Trilogy published by Resolute Books in 2023 and 2024. I received ARCs of these two excellent novels, for my honest review. Here are my reviews of these first two books in the trilogy. Repression GroundContinue reading “Book Reviews: The Newland Trilogy by E.M. Carter: YA Dystopian Trilogy”

Book Review: Small Wars in Madrid by Anthony Ferner

Today, I ‘m pleased to share my review of an outstanding new novel, published by Fairlight Moderns on 14 March 2024. ‘Small Wars in Madrid’ by Anthony Ferner is a novel that evoked a number of emotions in me as a reader; at different times, I felt shocked, moved, and a strong sense of illumination.Continue reading “Book Review: Small Wars in Madrid by Anthony Ferner”

The Curious, Quirky and Intriguing Surprises in Shakespeare’s County of Warwickshire – a Review of ‘Illustrated Tales of Warwickshire’

Today I’m sharing a wonderful and detailed review of my book ‘Illustrated Tales of Warwickshire,’ which was shared on Goodreads. The author of this review, Mari, wrote and published a trilogy of novels about family life, set in Oxford, England, which explores the relationship between science and religion in 21st century Britain; The Mullins FamilyContinue reading “The Curious, Quirky and Intriguing Surprises in Shakespeare’s County of Warwickshire – a Review of ‘Illustrated Tales of Warwickshire’”

Author Research – Gems in Paranormal Gloucestershire

Author research in Gloucestershire for me means a photography trip as well, in order to gather the best images to go with my stories. This is for my forthcoming nonfiction book ‘Paranormal Gloucestershire‘ which is to be published by Amberley and which I will deliver to the publishers before October 2024, for publication in 2025.Continue reading “Author Research – Gems in Paranormal Gloucestershire”

Blog Tour for Val Penny’s New Book: ‘Hunter’s Christmas and Other Stories’

I’m delighted to be part of Val Penny’s blog tour for ‘Hunter’s Christmas and other stories’, the latest addition to her Edinburgh crime series. I’m a keen follower of Hunter’s team as they investigate the activities of the Edinburgh criminal fraternity, having read all the books in the series so far. Who knew that beautiful,Continue reading “Blog Tour for Val Penny’s New Book: ‘Hunter’s Christmas and Other Stories’”

Book review: ‘Hunter’s Secret’ by Val Penny published by Spellbound Books

I’m pleased to be taking part in the Blog Tour for Val Penny‘s latest Edinburgh crime novel, #5 in her Edinburgh Crime Series, Hunter’s Secret published by Spellbound Books, AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY  Val Penny has an Llb degree from the University of Edinburgh and her MSc from Napier University. She has had many jobs including hairdresser, waitress, banker, azalea farmer andContinue reading “Book review: ‘Hunter’s Secret’ by Val Penny published by Spellbound Books”

Book Reviews: ‘We Can’t Breathe’ by Olusola Sophia Anyanwu

Today I’m pleased to bring you my review of ‘We Can’t Breathe‘ by Olusola Sophia Anyanwu. I’ve read a few of Sophia’s books now and she gives us a vivid insight into many aspects of life and experience from within an African point of view. She is herself, besides being an incredibly prolific author, anContinue reading “Book Reviews: ‘We Can’t Breathe’ by Olusola Sophia Anyanwu”

Book Review: ‘St Nicholas Owen: Priest-Hole Maker’ by Tony Reynolds

This past weekend I visited Harvington Hall in Worcestershire – a 14th century house built upon an island and surrounded by a moat both of which can be traced back to the 13th century. A recusant Catholic family lived here so it was a focus for Jesuit priests who had come to Britain during theContinue reading “Book Review: ‘St Nicholas Owen: Priest-Hole Maker’ by Tony Reynolds”

Book Review: The Picture House Murders, historical cozy mystery by Fiona Veitch Smith

Today I’m delighted to bring you my review of the latest historical cosy mystery from Fiona Veitch Smith, set in 1929. Published by Embla Books on 19 August 2023, The Picture House Murders is book 1 in the Miss Clara Vale Mysteries. It’s available now and highly recommended. AUTHOR BIO Fiona Veitch Smith is aContinue reading “Book Review: The Picture House Murders, historical cozy mystery by Fiona Veitch Smith”