I've met my next guest on a couple of occasions, once at the Book Connectors meet up in Birmingham, and then again in Leicester just before Christmas. She is always so supportive of others, a delight to chat with, and an inspiration to all writers'. I am, therefore, over the moon to invite the lovely Lizzie… Continue reading My Route to Publication by Lizzie Lamb @lizzie_lamb #TuesdayBookBlog
Category: Fun Stuff
#FilmReview Hampstead
Hampstead Film Review 3* Film Blurb: An American widow living in the London suburb of Hampstead and a man who lives on the Heath form an unlikely alliance against unscrupulous property developers in the neighbourhood. If I’d read that blurb in a magazine, I probably wouldn’t have given it a second glance. However, I spotted… Continue reading #FilmReview Hampstead
Dear Mr Kershaw #BookReview @DerekPhilpott
Book Review Title: Dear Mr Kershaw: A Pensioner Writes Author: Derek Philpott Category: Humour/Music My Rating: 5 Star My Review: I spotted this book on Gary’s Fiction is Food blog where the author, Derek Philpott was a guest on the Author Spotlight feature. You can read Gary’s post HERE. Immediately, I was drawn in by… Continue reading Dear Mr Kershaw #BookReview @DerekPhilpott
Why I Love the #BloggersBash and Why You Should Attend
On a beautiful sunny day in June, Westminster was invaded by a gaggle of bloggers (or should that be a brace of bloggers??). A room full of introverts shrugged off their fears and embraced the nature of the Bloggers Bash with fun, frolics, and cake-a-plenty! As I stuffed my face with a full English breakfast… Continue reading Why I Love the #BloggersBash and Why You Should Attend
How to Recapture Your Youth in a Single Day #Event #Review #ComicCon
How to Recapture Your Youth in a Single Day #Event #Review #ComicCon There are some things I’ve always wanted to do and visiting a Comic Con event is one of them. I’m usually a day too late and end up devouring all the Instagram pictures of incredible Cosplay or retweeting the reviews from people who… Continue reading How to Recapture Your Youth in a Single Day #Event #Review #ComicCon
Time to Cast Your Vote #BloggersBash #Inspirational #Blogger
On 1st January 2013, I wrote and published my first blog post! Little did I know that it would start a wonderful blogging adventure full of new friends, quirky topics, umpteen grammatical errors, and an abundance of award ceremonies! Last year, I shared an excited post after winning the Most Inspirational Blogger Award at the… Continue reading Time to Cast Your Vote #BloggersBash #Inspirational #Blogger
Opening Lines #YA #AmReading
I read a great post recently written by Cathy from Between the Lines book blog. Cathy shared some of the opening lines from books she’s read over the past twelve months that drew her in. It was a wonderful collection. You can read it HERE. With the recent release of my new young adult book,… Continue reading Opening Lines #YA #AmReading
The Soundtrack Of My Life #Music
Music has always played a big part of my life. However, I’ve never really nailed down one particular genre, or artist that sums up the soundtrack of my life. I have a varied taste and will pretty much dance to anything! When I spotted the ‘Soundtrack to My Life’ tag on Em Linthorpe’s blog I… Continue reading The Soundtrack Of My Life #Music
#FilmReview Their Finest #WWII #Drama #Romance
Their Finest Film Review 4* I took my place in the cinema and eagerly awaited the start of director, Lone Scherfig’s latest release, Their Finest based on the book Their Finest Hour and a Half by Lissa Evans. I confess I haven’t read the book. I was drawn to this film because I’m a huge… Continue reading #FilmReview Their Finest #WWII #Drama #Romance
You’re Never Too Old to be a Daddy’s Girl #familylife #SundayBlogShare
My name's Shelley and I'm a daddy’s girl! I’m incredibly fortunate to have a strong bond with my dad, and over the years he has provided me, and my three children, with more support, guidance, and love than anyone could ever wish for. Dad celebrated a ‘big’ birthday yesterday. He told me that seventy is… Continue reading You’re Never Too Old to be a Daddy’s Girl #familylife #SundayBlogShare