Books

13 September 2021

Paperback Writer, by Yorkshire author Jack Sheffield

‘You’re not like other men,’ said my wife. I was waiting for the compliment but it wasn’t what I expected. ‘You listen…. well, most of the time!’ she said. ...

13 September 2021

How to find yourself after being a people pleaser, by Niki Kinsella

Without realising it, many of us are people pleasers – we go along with what others want for the sake of a quiet life. But after a while, it can ...

10 September 2021

Seven things you didn't know about me, by Natalie Meg Evans

To celebrate the release of her new book, The Italian Girl's Secret, we asked author Natalie Meg Evans to let us in on some interesting facts all about her that not ...

10 September 2021

Exclusive: Tova Leigh on why she wrote her hilarious new book You Did What?

Have you ever lied to your kids to make your life a little easier? Don't worry, you're not alone. In fact, millions of parents around the world tell little white ...

9 September 2021

How to avoid sabotaging your relationships

Our sense of self is the primary foundation for relationships with others. It informs what we need in our relationships, and whether we tend to see others as a threat, ...
9 September 2021

Seven things that need to change for equality in women's sport, by Sue Anstiss

To celebrate the release of her new book Game On: The Unstoppable Rise of Women's Sport, we asked Sue Anstiss to write us an exclusive piece about what she thinks needs ...

2 September 2021

A short guide for writing psychological thrillers, by Jennifer Harvey

As a writer of psychological thrillers, I am often asked what it’s like to confront the darker aspects of the human psyche and how difficult it is to live with ...

2 September 2021

Seven pitfalls to avoid when writing your first psychological thriller, by Emma Curtis

To celebrate the release of her new novel Invite Me In, we asked author Emma Curtis to write us an exclusive piece that gives aspiring writers some top tips on how ...

31 August 2021

Writing the middle grade books on the shelf that talk openly about mental health, by Susan L. Read

Young people dealing with mental health issues is not something new. As an educator for over 40 years, I can recall (with the benefit of hindsight) many students over the ...

31 August 2021

Seven things you need to know about fortune-telling, by Lisa Boswell

Do you want to delve into the world of fortune-telling, but you are unsure where to begin? Having the ability to predict the future has many benefits, from improved relationships ...

27 August 2021

Seven things I'd like my readers to know about me, by Katherine Markland

To celebrate the release of her new book, If only he'd told her, we asked author Katherine Markland to join our 'seven things' series and let readers in on some fascinating ...

27 August 2021

See the cover for Holly Willoughby’s new book, Reflections

Holly Willoughby is one of Britain’s most-loves presenters. She is a pure and hilarious presence on screen, and her antics with Phillip Schofield on the set of This Morning brings joy ...
26 August 2021

REVIEW: She’s Mine by A. A. Chaudhuri

After Christine’s daughter was taken from her, the nightmare began. Author of this exceptional novel, that releases today in paperback (August 26th, 2021), A. A. Chaudhuri, is a former City lawyer ...
25 August 2021

Seven things I'd like my readers to know about me, by Leigh Russell

To celebrate the release of her latest book in the critically-acclaimed DI Geraldine Steel series, Deep Cover, we asked author Leigh Russell to take part in our 'seven things' series! ...

25 August 2021

Seven things I'd like my readers to know about me, by Lisa Cutts

To celebrate the release of her new book, Murder in the Village, we asked author Lisa Cutts to let us know a little more about her as part of our 'seven ...

24 August 2021

Family relationships, bonds, ties and secrets, by Alison Booth

For my first seven years, my parents, sister and I lived with my maternal grandparents, and our family bonds were strong. We were also connected by our love of art: ...

23 August 2021

The sure way to change your life; commit to a long-distance hike!

For 52 days my life was completely different. My days were simple - I'd wake up, eat, pack down the tent, walk, eat, rest, walk, pitch up the tent, eat, ...

19 August 2021

Seven things I'd like my readers to know about me, by Stephanie Butland

To celebrate the release of her new book Nobody's Perfect, we asked author Stephanie Butland to let us and her readers in on some interesting facts all about her! Here's what ...

19 August 2021

Where I got my inspiration for new novel The Fire Portrait, by Barbara Mutch

I am always intrigued by the idea of migration… what makes people leave their homes? And what do they imagine awaits them at their destination? Sometimes it is a forced ...

19 August 2021

Writing about toxic relationships, by Amanda Robson

I hate toxic people, and after mixing with a number of bitchy females at both school and university, avoid them at all costs. But writing about them is cathartic. The ...

19 August 2021

A beginner's guide to investing in crypto, by Erica Stanford

People want to know every day how to get into crypto, where to invest, what to buy, what is safe, what isn’t etc. Unfortunately, there’s no clear answer and the ...
19 August 2021

REVIEW: What Lies Buried by Kerry Daynes

Kerry Daynes is an expert forensic psychologist who has seen a multitude of both disturbing and uplifting things in her job, and has worked with some noteworthy clients. Author of this ...
18 August 2021

Seven things I'd like my readers to know about me, by A.A. Chaudhuri

To celebrate the release of her new novel She's Mine, we asked author A.A. Chaudhuri to let her readers know all about her as part of our 'seven things' series! Here's ...