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Reader’s Spot – Meet Kevin, a fan of #histfic and #biographies

The ‘Reader’s Spot’ feature shares the bookish love of our readers, from young adult to romance, chick-lit to murder mystery.  We look at where they shop, why they read a specific genre, and where to find them on social media.  Whether you are a reader looking for new books, or a writer wondering what your… Continue reading Reader’s Spot – Meet Kevin, a fan of #histfic and #biographies

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Would you BUY or PASS? ‘Oxygen’ a #SciFi novel for #FridayFiveChallenge

  Welcome to the ‘Friday Five Challenge.' Would you BUY or PASS if you had only a thumbnail image and five minutes to decide? Welcome to the #FridayFiveChallenge. The original idea comes from Rosie Amber, and you can join up at https://rosieamber.wordpress.com The rules are laid out at the end of this post if you… Continue reading Would you BUY or PASS? ‘Oxygen’ a #SciFi novel for #FridayFiveChallenge

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Meet an avid reader on the ‘Reader’s Spot’ #TuesdayBookBlog

The ‘Reader’s Spot’ is a new feature where we will share the bookish love of our readers, from young adult to romance, chick-lit to murder mystery.  We will look at where they shop, why they read a specific genre, and where to find them on social media.  I hope you enjoy this series. If you… Continue reading Meet an avid reader on the ‘Reader’s Spot’ #TuesdayBookBlog

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Would You BUY or PASS? A Year in the Life of a Playground Mother #FridayFiveChallenge

Welcome to the ‘Friday Five Challenge.' Would you BUY or PASS if you had only a thumbnail image and five minutes to decide? Welcome to the #FridayFiveChallenge.  The original idea comes from Rosie Amber, and you can join up at https://rosieamber.wordpress.com The rules are laid out at the end of this post if you fancy… Continue reading Would You BUY or PASS? A Year in the Life of a Playground Mother #FridayFiveChallenge

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Diary of a NaNoer aged 43 1/2 #NaNoWriMo

November is here, the ghosts and ghouls of Halloween have slipped back to the cemetery, and we are discarding the pumpkin soup in exchange for hot dogs and fireworks.  Yes, it’s nearly bonfire night, that time when we ‘celebrate’ the near explosion of our houses of parliament. For me, November is when I get to… Continue reading Diary of a NaNoer aged 43 1/2 #NaNoWriMo

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Would you BUY or PASS? #NonFiction Fiction Unboxed #FridayFiveChallenge

  Welcome to the ‘Friday Five Challenge.' Would you BUY or PASS if you had only a thumbnail image and five minutes to decide? Welcome to the #FridayFiveChallenge. The original idea comes from Rosie Amber, and you can join up at https://rosieamber.wordpress.com The rules are laid out at the end of this post if you… Continue reading Would you BUY or PASS? #NonFiction Fiction Unboxed #FridayFiveChallenge

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30 Days of NaNoWriMo

  Even though I was born in the spring and should cherish budding flowers and lambs-a-leaping, I do prefer the autumn months.  Crisp mornings full of colour, hot chocolate stacked high with marshmallows, and, of course, Halloween.  As a writer of fantasy, I am in my element around All Hallows Eve.  I get to dress… Continue reading 30 Days of NaNoWriMo

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BUY or PASS? Fantasy Novel #FridayFiveChallenge

  Welcome to the ‘Friday Five Challenge.' Would you BUY or PASS if you had only a thumbnail image and five minutes to decide? Welcome to the #FridayFiveChallenge. The original idea comes from Rosie Amber, and you can join up at https://rosieamber.wordpress.com The rules are laid out at the end of this post if you… Continue reading BUY or PASS? Fantasy Novel #FridayFiveChallenge

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BUY or PASS? Historical Novels #FridayFiveChallenge

  Welcome to the ‘Friday Five Challenge.' Would you BUY or PASS if you had only a thumbnail image and five minutes to decide? Welcome to the #FridayFiveChallenge. The original idea comes from Rosie Amber, and you can join up at https://rosieamber.wordpress.com The rules are laid out at the end of this post if you… Continue reading BUY or PASS? Historical Novels #FridayFiveChallenge

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BUY or PASS? Young Adult Romance #FridayFiveChallenge

  Welcome to the ‘Friday Five Challenge.' Would you BUY or PASS if you had only a thumbnail image and five minutes to decide? Welcome to the #FridayFiveChallenge. The original idea comes from Rosie Amber, and you can join up at https://rosieamber.wordpress.com The rules are laid out at the end of this post if you… Continue reading BUY or PASS? Young Adult Romance #FridayFiveChallenge