As you might remember, as part of the month’s Fictional Fun theme, I posted my reading list for June with the intention of reviewing the books as I went. If you missed the post, you can read it here. Delirium by Lauren Oliver: Book Review The Blurb from The Back Cover There was a time … [Read more…]
I recently left what I thought was a comment on another blog. The blogger was running a series of “my favourite outfit” posts, where guest posters posted their favourite outfit and answered some questions about the outfit. I thought this was a fab idea, and left a comment to that effect. Unbeknown to me, being … [Read more…]
Today’s post is a guest post written by the lovely Janet from Aspiring Warrior Mum! What Being Published Means to Me Hi everyone! My name is Janet and I am honoured to have been offered the opportunity to guest blog here on My Random Musings, so it looks as though you are stuck … [Read more…]
This week’s short story comes from the fantastic EL Whicker. If you haven’t yet chance to check out her blog or any of her fiction, here is a little more about her: Born in Dublin Ireland, E.L. Wicker moved to England when she was nine years old. There she attended Coombe Girls School and her … [Read more…]
Welcome to this week’s Thought of the Day round up! Monday Only five days until the weekend! Tuesday Very few things are unbreakable in this world, but likewise, very few things are unfixable too. Wednesday When life gives you the middle finger, use it poke your enemies in the eye. Thursday If someone calls … [Read more…]
There are so many genres of fiction out there now it can get quite confusing. Especially when you start thinking about sub-genres too! I try not to worry too much about categorising the books I read. If I like them, I like them, if I don’t, I don’t! I think a lot of people get … [Read more…]
As it’s Father’s Day in the UK today, I thought I would do a little post about my dad. I have so many happy memories of my dad from growing up. Setting up my first Scalextrix, learning to ride my bike, playing all kinds of daft games in the garden in summer, water fights. Too many … [Read more…]
Did you ever sit down at the computer, or with a pen and paper with no idea what you were going to write and then the piece just writes itself? I have! I used to think this was a cliché but it’s not. It does really happen. The first time it happened to me was … [Read more…]
I was recently asked to review “The Fabulous Woman’s Guide Through Cancer” by Nicola Bourne. Although technically not fiction, I think the review still sits well with this month’s theme. I accepted this request because cancer is something that touches so many people over the course of our lives. My dad and my granddad both … [Read more…]
I’m very excited to have been nominated for a Sisterhood of the World blogging award! Firstly, I would like to thank the lovely Amy from Apparently Awkward for the nomination. The rules to accept the award are as follows: 1. Thank the blogger who nominated you and link back to their blog (Note: I did … [Read more…]