Books

1 May 2024

Seven Things I'd Like My Readers To Know About Me By Therapist and Author Sally Baker

The Getting of Resilience from the Inside Out (£17.99) will be published on 9th May by Hammersmith Books. Ideally, 'resilience', or the ability to bounce back from adversity, is formed ...

25 April 2024

Seven fun things I’d like my readers to know about me by Author Peggy Webb

Author Peggy Webb shares 7 fun facts about herself with her readers I grew up in the King’s hometown—the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Elvis Presley. I live in a ...

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25 April 2024

When We Were Silent Fiona McPhillips

‘That was always the one thing Highfield valued more than grades or celebrity alumni: silence.' Lou Manson is an outsider when she joins the final-year class at Highfield Manor, Dublin's ...

24 April 2024

Seven things I have to re-learn every time I write a book

Even though I’ve written four novels now, there are some things which don’t get easier with each book. Here are seven things I have to re-learn every time I write ...

22 April 2024

Cli-Fi, the Velvet Glove of Fiction by Author Vanessa Lee

One of the comments I have most enjoyed from a reader of my Cli-Fi (climate fiction) novel High Rise was that she “took home a great global warming message without ...

1 April 2024

Augland by Erin Carrougher

This is one that we felt compelled to revisit because Erin Carrougher is about to release the second book in the series. Augland Located in the post-apocalyptic metro of what ...

28 March 2024

A Crowning Achievement: An Interview With Children’s Author A.D. Hutchinson

We speak to author A.D. Hutchinson about his thrilling new children’s fantasy adventure novel, Scholar of the Ebony Crown, and why he hopes it inspires more people to become foster ...

25 March 2024

Coward of Love by Cooper Canon

Memoir Coward of Love by Cooper Canon gives a refreshingly honest and humorous account of someone who has never won in the dating game. By Anne Cater Intriguingly described as ...

21 March 2024

SEVEN THINGS I’D LIKE MY READERS TO KNOW ABOUT ME – DANA PERRY

In the run up to the release of his new mystery thriller, The Nowhere Girls a fore runner to the rest of the series, Last One to Die, and The ...

The Last Self Help Book You'll Ever Need

20 March 2024

The Last Ever Self Help Book You'll Ever Need

2022 was the toughest year of Georgia Holleran’s life, but she came through it unscathed, strong and even thankful. After 40 years of devouring self-help products and continually searching for ...

17 March 2024

Funny Experiences on the Road – Bridget Ashton

Bridget Ashton gives us a truly fascinating piece that reveals how her hitch-hiking days during her teenage years of the 1960's really was and the motivations and fun she had. ...

15 March 2024

Seven Things You Should Know About Me by Author Lesley Fernandez-Armesto

Away Weekend Away Weekend by Lesley Fernández-Armesto is published by Quadrant Books on 21st March and available here. Geraldine and her apricot poodle are usually reluctant to leave her pretty little mews house in ...

14 March 2024

Seven Things About Me… by Author Samantha Hayes

My latest psychological thriller, MOTHER OF THE BRIDE, follows the story of Lizzie and her whirlwind romance with Owen as she gets swept along with plans for her dream wedding. ...

13 March 2024

The Raek Riders Series by Melanie K. Moschella

Series Description: She will play many roles for her king: spy, interrogator, even weapon. But what if she wants to be a hero? Ordinary and lonely kitchen maid, Meera Hailship, ...

13 March 2024

Tips for Juggling Parenting and Writing

When I became a mom two years ago, I thought that was it for me. I thought raising my daughter was going to be my only job and my one ...

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Personal guide and roadmap to getting out of your own way

13 March 2024

Learn How To Unf*ck Your Mind With #1 Bestselling Author And Mindset Coach Janna Johnson

Become your most unapologetic and authentic self with Janna Johnson’s book UNF*CK YOUR MIND: Shatter Limiting Beliefs to Become Who You Were Meant to Be — your personal guide and ...

5 March 2024

YOUR CRYSTAL PLAN by Gemma Petherbridge

Crystals are powerful tools, prized for their physical, emotional and spiritual healing properties. But crystals do more than just heal - they can also be used for empowerment, transformation and ...

22 February 2024

Why are we so fascinated by the 1980s? by Martine Bailey by Martine Bailey

I’m not surprised that Netflix’s Stranger Things is a huge success. The homage to small town America is littered with 80s nostalgia – teenage fads, cool nerdy stuff, vintage fashion ...

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20 February 2024

Dare To Be Fair - The Must Read Book For Women Of All Ages Amanda Redman

“One of the biggest motivations for me writing my book was the fact that many women in their mid- 60s are retiring in relative poverty, or are having to continue ...

15 February 2024

7 Things I’d Like My Readers To Know About Me - Lorna Dounaeva

1) I love to get up at the crack of dawn I’ve always been an early riser. I prefer not to set an alarm, but I try to go to ...

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14 February 2024

“Why having women in tech is essential as AI grows and develops”.

Sonal Shah firmly believes more women should be in the tech industry. In this personal piece she talks to Female First about the importance and the urgent need for female ...

14 February 2024

Things I Would Like To Share With My Readers by Kerry Barrett

There’s nothing I love more than a story. I come from a family of storytellers, and my Grandma always had a tale to tell – usually about her time as ...

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6 February 2024

Seven Things I’d like my readers to know about me by Author Teri Terry

Author Bio: Teri Terry is an award-winning, internationally bestselling author of thrillers for young adults and adults. She has lived in France, Canada, Australia and England at more addresses than ...

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1 February 2024

Seven things I’d like my readers to know about me By Author Sorrel Pitts

1 The Shadowing Stones, where Callum’s body is found in Broken Shadows, really do exist. Their real name is The Devil’s Den. I first visited the den on horseback with ...

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