Books

8 February 2019

10 things I'd like my readers to know about me, by Michael Scanlon

To celebrate the release of his debut novel Where She Lies - out today - we got author Michael Scanlon to open up for his readers. Here's what he had ...

7 February 2019

10 things author B P Walter wants readers to know about him

To celebrate the release of his new book A Version of the Truth, out now in all formats, we asked author B P Walter to let us in on a few ...

7 February 2019

10 things I discovered about perfume while writing Shadowscent: The Darkest Bloom, by P.M. Freestone

Shadowscent: The Darkest Bloom is a fantasy adventure full of romance, adventure and political intrigue, set in a world where scent has power. In the Empire of Aramtesh, daily life, ...

6 February 2019

10 things readers might like to know about me, by Catherine Fearns

Catherine Fearns is the author of Amazon-bestselling crime thriller Reprobation. To celebrate the release of its sequel, Consuming Fire, here are a few facts Catherine had to share with us... ...

5 February 2019

10 things I want my readers to know about me, by Charlie N. Holmberg

To celebrate the release of Charlie N. Holmberg's new book Smoke & Summons, we asked the author to open up and let readers in on 10 things they should all ...

5 February 2019

Author Kirsty Ferry on being haunted by day and writing haunting words by night

It’s not surprising that I have a particular love of writing ghost stories, as my favourite book is Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights. The idea of Cathy and Heathcliff’s undying passion, ...

5 February 2019

This week's must read: UJA - The Book That Changed Jamaica

It’s portrayed as an idyllic island blessed with blue skies, white sandy beaches and warm Caribbean seas. But away from the affluent tourist spots where holidaymakers sip expensive cocktails to ...

1 February 2019

10 things Shaun Barger wants his readers to know about him

An action-packed adventure about a young man who discovers everything he knew about the world is a lie unfolds, in Shaun Barger's brilliant Mage Against The Machine. To celebrate the book, ...

1 February 2019

A day in the life of author Victoria Selman

When I tell people I work from home, they often ask me how I have the discipline to sit at my desk all day. I always answer the same way: ...

31 January 2019

10 things Steve Nedvidek wants readers to know about the Jekyll Island Chronicles graphic novels

Born in Detroit, Steve Nedvidek was taught by his father at an early age to draw and make plastic model kits, which quickly became a passion. The early 1970s saw ...

28 January 2019

Eight things I want my readers to know about my new book, by Michael Bagley

A 1,000 words or so on ’eight things I want my readers to know’? Not too challenging for someone who calls himself a writer you might think. Trouble is, it ...

28 January 2019

Erica Wolfe-Murray discusses her new book Simple Tips Smart Ideas

Congratulations on your new book Simple Tips Smart Ideas - tell us a bit about it? Thank you. It is a book geared at helping the millions of micro companies ...

26 January 2019

10 things I want my readers to know about me, by Melanie Benjamin

To celebrate the release of her new book The Girls In The Picture, we asked author Melanie Benjamin to tell us 10 things she'd like all of her readers to ...

18 January 2019

10 things you should know about toxic relationships, from author Anna-Lou Weatherley

My latest novel, The Couple on Cedar Close, touches upon the issues of toxic relationships and domestic and psychological abuse. When people think of domestic abuse they often associate it ...

17 January 2019

Body confidence coach Michelle Elman on the perfect New Year Resolutions

In January, every year like clockwork there seems to be this ‘New Year, New Me’ machine that pumps out propaganda about needing to change what we look like and how ...

7 January 2019

Make 2019 the year for finding your dream job

If you’re thinking about a major career change in the New Year, you’re not alone. The number of Britons looking for a new job soars by up to 64 per ...

7 January 2019

How to get your voice heard, and win that promotion at work

Have you ever been in a meeting and wondered, ‘Why is nobody listening to me?’ Perhaps they were ignoring you, interrupting or rejecting your ideas. In an interview this can ...

4 January 2019

An exclusive interview with author Stephen Benatar

Born in 1937 to Jewish parents in Baker Street, London, Stephen Benatar started writing at the tender age of eight. Despite that, it took until he was 44 before he ...

21 December 2018

Why your New Year's Resolutions should start now!

Do you ever feel that there’s a dreary cycle to the setting of New Year’s resolutions each year only to see them fail as early enthusiasm peters out? If so, there’s a ...
17 December 2018

Author James Hanford on how to write true-to-life crime

I once coined the expression ‘reality for some is fiction for others’ when discussing this topic with a friend. Why else do we respond to friends by saying “you’re joking” ...

13 December 2018

10 things author G.D. Sanders would like his readers to know about him

To celebrate the release of G.D. Sanders' debut novel The Taken Girls - out now - we asked the author to share some things he may like his readers to ...

13 December 2018

7 ways angels have brought me comfort during my most difficult times

The first time I was helped by angels was when I was 3 years old. Not only did they continue to comfort me through an incredibly tough childhood, they often ...

10 December 2018

Bookabees is a brilliant subscription service that keeps your children reading great literature

As adults, we're often given the opportunity to discuss our favourite books, fiction or otherwise, with friends and new faces. This leads to us discovering all-new authors and adventures to go ...
5 December 2018

10 things I'd like readers to know about me, by Erik Therme

To celebrate the release of his new novel Keep Her Close today (December 5), we asked author Erik Therme to open up for readers, and let them in on 10 ...