I stumbled across an Adele Parks book on Amazon late last year, and something about it caught my attention. Since then, I’ve read quite a few of her books and she is now one of my favourite authors. I’ve just finished About Last Night. I’ve then got a couple of books to read that are … [Read more…]
I’ve often thought I was a bit weird (no, scratch that – I am a bit weird, but recently I’ve discovered I’m not alone in this weirdness) when it comes to writing. After talking to other fiction writers, I’ve learned that it seems to be a thing that we all share some of these weird … [Read more…]
As you all know, I have a bit of a book obsession, so I was pretty happy to be tagged in the book buying tag by the lovely Debbie from My Eclectic Reads – thanks Debbie. Where do you buy your books? I mostly order books off Amazon (although I’m still not a fan … [Read more…]
I can’t believe I’m actually saying this, but my book of poems (yes poems!), Parodies and Piss Takes, is officially being released today. Before you shake your head and wonder why I suddenly think I’m a poet, I want to say that I use the term poem extremely loosely simply because I don’t have a better … [Read more…]
When I quit my day job to become a full time writer, I knew freelance writing would become a large part of my income. Sure it would be nice to be able to make a living off my own books (and that’s the plan eventually) but that’s a long term goal and I will definitely … [Read more…]
As you all know I have a love of reading and books are something I regularly talk about here. Just last week I shared the 10 books you should read right now. This started for me as a very young child, and I think encouraging that love of reading in children is such an important … [Read more…]
Lately I don’t know why but snippets of poetry (or more accurately in my case a couple of lines that rhyme) keep coming to me. It seems a terrible waste not to share them so I’m just kind of rolling with it. Ages ago, I wrote a parody poem called An Ode to The Horror … [Read more…]
I’m always looking for my next favourite book and I love stumbling across recommendations. With that in mind, I thought I would share a list of ten books you should read right now. Cell 7 by Kerry Drewery A fantastic look at an alternative justice system that will make you think. To view … [Read more…]
Self-publishing books is something that’s pretty common now. Because of it’s popularity, when you decide to self-publish your work, there’s a wealth of information out there which means with a good amount of research, nothing will surprise you right? Wrong. Here are four things that will surprise you about self-publishing, even after you’ve … [Read more…]
Today I’m sharing a review of Cell 7, by Kerry Drewery, a book which I think explores a fascinating concept. Blurb from The Back Cover Should she live or die? You decide. An adored celebrity has been killed. Sixteen-year-old Martha Honeydew was found holding a gun, standing over the body. Now justice must … [Read more…]