Books

Kimberley Kay writes an exclusive piece for Female First
8 February 2022

Top tips on enjoying your first ski holiday, from Kimberley Kay, author of Ski A to Z
Considering taking a ski holiday for the first time…? Read on for some fabulous advice from skiing expert, Kimberley Kay. She has written (and beautifully illustrated) Ski A to Z ...

Cristalle Hayes
8 February 2022

Why am I an angry mum? Six triggers and how to diffuse them by Cristalle Hayes
There are many reasons why we get angry as mums. However, much we wish to be calm and nurturing, this isn't always possible. Motherhood can bring stressful situations, and at ...

Kristen Bailey opens up in an exclusive piece for Female First
7 February 2022

Seven interesting facts about me, by Kristen Bailey
Mother-of-four, gin-drinker, binge-watcher, receipt hoarder, enthusiastic but terrible cook. Kristen Bailey also writes. She has had short fiction published in several publications including Mslexia and Riptide. Her first two novels, ...

How High We Go in the Dark by Sequoia Nzagamatsu / Image credit: Bloomsbury Publishing
7 February 2022

REVIEW: How High We Go in the Dark by Sequoia Nagamatsu
It has to be said, when I first read the blurb of this book, I was excited to get stuck in. In hindsight, how could I not have? There were ...

Sally Hanan writes an exclusive piece for Female First to celebrate the release of her debut novel
5 February 2022

Author Sally Hanan explores her Irish heritage in her debut novel My Heart Went Walking
The first inklings of what became my debut novel were inspired by a photo I saw in an Irish newspaper of a woman staring out a window on O’Connell Street—one ...

Jessica Jones opens up in an exclusive piece for Female First
3 February 2022

Seven things I'd like my readers to know about me, by Jessica Jones
To celebrate the release of her new book, Own It: How to Build Confidence, Completely Love Yourself and Embrace Your Body, we asked author Jessica Jones to open up in an ...

Annelise Gray by E.A. Dineley
3 February 2022

The sportswomen who inspired me by Annelise Gray, author of Circus Maximus: Race to the Death
My best friend and I have exchanged cross words on only a few occasions. One of these was during the European championships of 2004 when Portugal beat England 6-5 on ...

Marina McCarron
3 February 2022

Seven things I'd like my readers to know about me by Marina McCarron
When I was asked to write a short piece on what I want my readers to know about me, I was stumped. Seven things I didn’t want them to know, ...

Garry Mansell
2 February 2022

Nine tips for avoiding Groundhog Day in your professional life by Garry Mansell
Are you the type of person who wakes up each day and thinks, “I have to go and do that again”. I was, even though I liked every job I’ve ...

Maya Angelou, 2014 / Image credit: SMG/Zuma Press/PA Images
1 February 2022

Black History Month: Prominent black women of American literary history
To celebrate Black History Month, we’re reflecting on some of the most iconic black women in literature; women who have paved the way for future generations of black female authors. ...

Murder at the Seaview Hotel by Glenda Young is out now
1 February 2022

Seven fun facts about Glenda Young's new novel, Murder at the Seaview Hotel
Murder at the Seaview Hotel by bestselling author Glenda Young is a fun, cosy crime set in Scarborough and published by Headline. It stars 12 Elvis impersonators (called Twelvis!) and ...

Fiona and Jane by Jean Chen Ho / Image credit: Viking Press
31 January 2022

Best books of January 2022: From the emotional Fiona and Jane to the gripping A Flicker in the Dark
It’s only January and we’ve already been led on a wild ride with thrillers, drama and wonderful friendships in some exceptional debut book releases. You might not have heard of ...

When The Apricots Bloom is out now
28 January 2022

Gina Wilkinson: From Afghanistan to Iraq, women's voices are the first casualties of conflict
I’m often asked about the meaning behind the title of my novel, When the Apricots Bloom. Set just prior to the Iraq war, it explores the complicated relationships between an ...

Matt Wesolowski opens up in an exclusive piece for Female First
25 January 2022

Five (not necessarily fun) facts about me, by Matt Wesolowski
To celebrate the release of his new novel, Demon, we asked author Matt Wesolowski to open up for us in an exclusive piece for Female First. Here's what he had to ...

King has a brand new story on the way... / Picture Credit: Simon & Schuster
25 January 2022

Stephen King's Fairy Tale: Publication date set for September
Stephen King, an iconic horror author, has a brand new story coming out in September of this year (2022), and is set to focus on a teenage boy and his dog, Radar.  Along with ...

What will you be reading in 2022?
25 January 2022

Seven books we can't wait to read in 2022
While many are excited about the latest big and small screen releases, others are looking forward to what amazing books are coming out in the coming months. This year (2022), ...

Cassondra Windwalker opens up in an exclusive piece for Female First
25 January 2022

Five things I'd like readers to know about how I write, by Cassondra Windwalker
To celebrate the release of her new novel, Hold My Place, we asked author Cassondra Windwalker to open up for her readers in an exclusive piece for Female First. Here, ...

Alison Ragsdale opens up for her readers in an exclusive piece for Female First
21 January 2022

Seven things I'd like my readers to know about me, by Alison Ragsdale
To celebrate the release of her new book, Someone Else's Child, we asked author Alison Ragsdale to open up for readers in an exclusive piece for Female First. Here's what ...

Melanie Hale has no idea of what's to come...
21 January 2022

Such A Good Wife Review: A gripping tale of lust, grief and regret
Melanie Hale is a devoted housewife and mother, but when the pull of a handsome writer draws her in, she’s heading down a road from which there is no return.  ...

Jeff Norton speaks to Female First
19 January 2022

Exclusive: Author Jeff Norton discusses his MetaWars series of books and the real world metaverse
Author and executive producer Jeff Norton wrote a series of books called MetaWars, which is set 30 years into the future and focuses on the virtual world, called the metaverse, ...

Lora Davies writes an exclusive piece for Female First
18 January 2022

Five things you should know about my latest novel, The Widow's Last Secret, by Lora Davies
To celebrate the release of her new novel, The Widow's Last Secret, we asked author Lora Davies to open up about what readers should expect from the book. Here's what ...

Jo Jakeman writes an exclusive piece for Female First
17 January 2022

Seven things I'd like my readers to know about me, by Jo Jakeman
To celebrate the release of her new book, What His Wife Knew, we asked author Jo Jakeman to take part in our 'Seven things' series, so she can let readers ...

Genevieve Essig writes an exclusive piece for Female First
14 January 2022

Five things to know before writing a historical novel, by author Genevieve Essig
When I decided to write a historical novel five years ago, as a break from my intense career up to that point as a corporate lawyer, my reasoning was simple: ...

Debbie Rix writes an exclusive piece for Female First
13 January 2022

Seven things I learned about the Nazis when writing my latest novel, by Debbie Rix
To celebrate the release of her new novel, The German Wife, we asked author Debbie Rix to write us an exclusive piece, letting us in on some of the things we ...