Writing for two genres can have it's ups and downs but it certainly keeps me on my toes. Here's an interview I did for fellow blogger, Harry Rodell. As an author of both Fiction and Non-Fiction, what do you feel is your favourite and why? That’s a tricky question! Writing non-fiction feels a bit like the… Continue reading Writing for Two Genres #NonFiction #YA #Interview
Category: Fiction
Achieving Your Dreams #GuestPost by @MortonSGray @ChocLituk
Achieving Your Dreams - Guest Post by Morton S Gray I know that Shelley Wilson is a great advocate of positive motivational thinking, so I thought I would write a blog post for her about the role of positive thinking in my publishing success. First, I feel I should explain how I first learned about… Continue reading Achieving Your Dreams #GuestPost by @MortonSGray @ChocLituk
How to Identify Life Lessons Using a Writing Exercise #AmWriting
How to Identify Your Life Lessons Using a Writing Exercise I know first-hand the benefits of writing for healing purposes, and this exercise is one of my favourite personal development tools. It was my creative writing tutor who introduced me to this as we worked on character development. Designed to challenge us as writers, however, I… Continue reading How to Identify Life Lessons Using a Writing Exercise #AmWriting
Bloggers Bash Blog Post Competiton #BloggersBash #Writing #Photography #Poetry
The Bloggers Bash Blog Post Competition The Bloggers Bash writing competition was so popular last year that the committee is bringing it back (with a slight difference) for 2018. As you may have noticed, there’s another exciting event happening in London the same day as our Bloggers Bash. Although it won’t be as much fun… Continue reading Bloggers Bash Blog Post Competiton #BloggersBash #Writing #Photography #Poetry
#BookReview Savage Isle by Beverley Scherberger #RBRT #TuesdayBookBlog #Thriller
Title: Savage Isle Author: Beverley Scherberger Category: Action and Adventure My Rating: 3 Stars My Review: As a child, I remember watching Planet of the Apes starring Charlton Heston and being totally hooked on the principle of monkeys being intelligent enough to rule and fight. In recent years the new Planet of the Apes franchise… Continue reading #BookReview Savage Isle by Beverley Scherberger #RBRT #TuesdayBookBlog #Thriller
Teaser Tuesday Meme #TuesdayBookBlog Savage Isle #horror #RBRT
I spotted the Teaser Tuesday Meme on Rosie Amber’s blog and thought it looked like fun. It’s hosted by The Purple Booker. Welcome to Teaser Tuesday, the weekly Meme to share your current read, and tempt you to add books to your TBR pile. It is very easy to play along: Grab your current read.… Continue reading Teaser Tuesday Meme #TuesdayBookBlog Savage Isle #horror #RBRT
#BookReview Lost Boy by Christina Henry @C_Henry_Author
Title: Lost Boy Author: Christina Henry Publisher: Titan Books Category: Contemporary Fantasy My Review: One of my favourite childhood stories is the tale of Peter Pan, the boy who never grew up. Ask my kids what I’ll always say when it’s a starry night, and they’ll reply ‘second star to the right and… Continue reading #BookReview Lost Boy by Christina Henry @C_Henry_Author
#BookReview Dark Flowers by @caytlyn_brooke #YA @BHCPressBooks #Horror
Title: Dark Flowers Author: Caytlyn Brooke Publisher: BHC Press Category: YA Fantasy My Review: Debut novels don’t get much better than this! Dark Flowers is a fairy story with a deliciously dark twist. We’re introduced to Eliza as she manages to get herself thrown in solitary at St. Agatha’s which is a… Continue reading #BookReview Dark Flowers by @caytlyn_brooke #YA @BHCPressBooks #Horror
2018 Reading Goals #AmReading
Want to see my Top Ten Books of 2017 then read my previous post HERE. After a dismal year where I only managed 29 from my 50 book Goodreads Challenge, I've decided to lower my target to 35 for 2018 and take my time over the books I have on my list. My freelance writing… Continue reading 2018 Reading Goals #AmReading
#FilmReview The Greatest Showman #Musical
Film Review The Greatest Showman - 5* What better way to kick off my New Year’s Eve than with a trip to the cinema. As soon as I spotted the trailer for The Greatest Showman, I knew it was a movie I needed to see. I love the theatre, I love musicals, and yep, I’m… Continue reading #FilmReview The Greatest Showman #Musical