Books

Pretty Rude
21 April 2021

Following your dreams by Rebecca Elliott, author of Pretty Rude
My second novel, ‘Pretty Rude’ comes out this month, and still, whenever I say that (or in this case, type that) I get a little twinge of deep excitement and ...

The Lantern Boats
20 April 2021

Seven things I'd like my readers to know about me by Tessa Morris-Suzuki
-  Tessa Morris-Suzuki's The Lantern Boats is published by Joffe Books in eBook and paperback. This beautifully written, deeply moving historical novel set in post-war Japan is out now and available on Amazon.  ...

Shadow Service
20 April 2021

Five tips for breaking into comics by Cavan Scott, author of Shadow Service
Cavan Scott, co-creator of Vault Comic’s Shadow Service and writer of Marvel’s Star Wars: The High Republic gives you the lowdown about making a career in comic books… Want to ...

Minimalism Room By Room
19 April 2021

Review: Minimalism Room By Room by Elizabeth Enright Phillips
Minimalism Room By Room came out in early 2020, so I saved it to my Amazon wishlist and to my delight, I received it for a Christmas present last year. ...

The House Swap
19 April 2021

Seven things I'd like my readers to know about me by Jo Lovett, author of The House Swap
-  Jo Lovett lives in London with her family. She worked in Corporate Tax before taking a longer-than-expected career break to have more-than-expected children (five). She started writing romantic comedy ...

The Witch's Heart is available in the UK from May 4th!
17 April 2021

Review: The Witch’s Heart by Genevieve Gornichec
After Angrboda is cast out after being burned for the third time, her life changes in the most unimaginable way… Author of this spectacular novel, Genevieve Gornichec, uses her degree in ...

Rachel's Story
16 April 2021

Women in dystopian fiction by Leigh Russell, author of Rachel's Story
Perhaps more than in any other genre, dystopian stories develop from ideas. Under the guise of futuristic fantasy, they invite us to examine the world around us and think about ...

Just Brand You
15 April 2021

Five tips for being YOU in business by Nicki Louise James, author of Just Brand You
“IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU….YES YOU” - BEST-SELLING BOOK ON THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING YOU WHEN IT COMES TO YOUR BUSINESS AND BRANDING Founder of Just Brand You (www.justbrandyou.co.uk) Nicki James, ...

On Hampstead Heath
15 April 2021

Careful what you wish for by Marika Cobbold, author of On Hampstead Heath
What does every writer want? What do we crave even more fervently than adoring reviews and massive sales? Peace and quiet; time out from the demands of everyday life, to ...

Summer in Greece
15 April 2021

How I spent my lockdown by Patricia Wilson, author of Summer in Greece
‘How do I spend lockdown?’ I guess I’ve been luckier than most. Although I am a very gregarious person and love meeting up with my friends and family, I also ...

The Rapunzel Act
15 April 2021

The art of juggling by Abi Silver, author of The Rapunzel Act
Picture this. It’s October 2020 and I am putting the finishing touches to papers for an arbitration (arbitration is a kind of private form of litigation) to enable me to ...

White Blood: A History of Human Milk
15 April 2021

Seven things you should know about the history of human breastmilk by Lawrence Trevelyan Weaver
Did you know? 1. Human milk is for babies; cow’s milk is for calves. It is common for pregnant women to dream about milk as this is a baby's first ...

The Railway Girls in Love
15 April 2021

Seven tips for writing a series of books by Maisie Thomas, author of The Railway Girls in Love
When I start a book I have, not just an overall synopsis, but a thorough scene-by-scene plan beside me. For me, this keeps the writing flowing. Moreover, because each book ...

His Wife's First Secret
15 April 2021

Seven things you need to know about character by Emma Robinson, author of His Wife's First Secret
A writer has a handful of tools at their disposal when they are creating a character: what they look like, what they say, their behaviour, their thoughts and how other ...

The Girl on the Platform
15 April 2021

10 things I’d like my readers to know about me by Bryony Pearce, author of The Girl on the Platform
I was an RAF child, which meant moving a lot. In one particular year, I moved from Gibraltar, to Whitby (Yorkshire), to Greatworth (Oxfordshire), to Henlow (Bedfordshire). Children with military ...

The Impulsive Explorer
14 April 2021

Seven things I'd like my readers to know about me by Karen Espley
I am just an ordinary woman who has been lucky enough to have had some exciting adventures along the way. And my hope is that my tales of these adventures, ...

The Cottingley Cuckoo
14 April 2021

The most misunderstood fairies by Alison Littlewood, author of The Cottingley Cuckcoo
We tend to think of fairies as tiny winged creatures, often gauzy, always beautiful. It’s an image seen in the flower fairies of the Victorians and beloved by little girls ...

The Best Worst Day Ever
13 April 2021

Why I quit advertising to follow my dream job as a children’s author and illustrator by Sophy Henn
Award-winning illustrator Sophy Henn has a new picture book The Best Worst Day Ever and after almost ten years in children’s books she looks back over the decision which started ...

Unity
13 April 2021

Seven unusual facts about Elly Bangs, author of Unity
-  My college friends and I have gotten together for a reunion weekend every year since 1997. (Until 2020 sidelined us!) The seven of us first met while living together at ...

Stand Out: 5 Key Skills to Advance Your Career
12 April 2021

In a noisy world, how can you become a better listener? by Debra Stevens, author of Stand Out
There has never been a noisier and more distracting world to live in than right now, so does this mean we are losing the art of listening? Devices and technology ...

Getting Positive
12 April 2021

Seven tips for staying positive when heading back into the workplace by Stuart Parkin
Sooner or later it will happen! For most of us there will come a time when we will be heading back into the workplace. This intimidates some and depresses others, ...

Mystery at the Abbey Hotel
12 April 2021

The seven challenges of writing a cosy mystery by Clare Chase, author of Mystery at the Abbey Hotel
-  I do most of my research online, and it’s usually very targeted. It’s great for quick answers, and can lead further. However, it’s often the books I use for ...

Running Stories: By Runners of All Ages, Speeds and Backgrounds
10 April 2021

The benefits of running and my personal journey by Jerry Carey
Running has impacted my life in ways words often struggle to describe. I don’t recognise my old self, seeing and feeling the changes in myself and my life makes me ...

All The Murmuring Bones
10 April 2021

Top 10 mermaids who subvert the genre by Angela Slatter, author of All The Murmuring Bones
So, I’m going to go a bit scattergun and cover merfolk in films, short stories and books – because I can. It’s just a sample of some of the mer ...