Here on the ‘Reader Spot,’ I share the bookish love of our avid book reviewers. From young adult to historical romance, chick-lit to a murder mystery, they know what they like and they're happy to share. Whether you are a reader looking for a new book, or a writer wondering what your reader wants, I hope you… Continue reading Reader Spot – Meet Book Reviewer, Sarah Hardy
Category: Non Fiction
#MondayMuse How a Writing Tutor Can Help #MondayBlogs
Inspirational people surround us at every turn. To celebrate some of the incredible women who continue to motivate me on my writing journey I have decided to post a Monday Muse - a weekly look at the women who are my artistic inspiration. Last time I honoured my favourite NYT best selling author, Sarah J.Maas. You… Continue reading #MondayMuse How a Writing Tutor Can Help #MondayBlogs
How The Jekyll and Hyde Effect Helps My Writing #Writing
How the Jekyll and Hyde Effect Helps My Writing as a Multi-Genre Author. If it were possible for Dr Jekyll to uphold his social standing in Victorian London, while also entertaining his ‘inner demon’, Mr Hyde, then surely it’s possible that a writer can do the same. You see, I often think of my… Continue reading How The Jekyll and Hyde Effect Helps My Writing #Writing
Meet Author and Charming Man @PeterJonesAuth #TuesdayBookBlog #Romance
When I started on my personal development journey and devoured every self-help book on the market, I discovered an author who managed to combine life, love and goal setting with a huge dollop of humour. This man became my go-to resource when I needed a metaphorical kick up the behind. After reading all of… Continue reading Meet Author and Charming Man @PeterJonesAuth #TuesdayBookBlog #Romance
Feed an Author – Leave a Review #bookreviews
Feedback of any kind, whether you are an author, crafter, baker or therapist, is a lifeline to continued success. We all crave that positive remark, or a pat on the back when someone enjoys our products. I have always tried my best to leave feedback wherever possible. Sometimes that might be a Facebook review for… Continue reading Feed an Author – Leave a Review #bookreviews
Do You Prefer a Short Story or a Novel? #AmWriting
When I was eight years old, I would spend hours writing short stories. There was no real plot to speak of, and the characters were a re-hash of my friends, family, and teachers, but I loved writing above all the other games that an eight-year-old would play, ever hopeful that I would be an author… Continue reading Do You Prefer a Short Story or a Novel? #AmWriting
Would you BUY or PASS? 1,000 Places to See Before You Die #FridayFiveChallenge #NonFiction #Travel
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? 1,000 Places to See Before You Die #FridayFiveChallenge #NonFiction #Travel
Cover Reveal – Guardians of the Sky by @ShelleyWilson72 #YA #Fantasy
I am so happy to share the cover reveal for Guardians of the Sky, the second book in my Guardian Series. Due for release on Friday 22nd January 2016 and available as eBook and paperback via Amazon. Blurb for Guardians of the Sky (book two) Can one girl sacrifice herself to save the one she loves…… Continue reading Cover Reveal – Guardians of the Sky by @ShelleyWilson72 #YA #Fantasy
The Good, The Bad & The Cover Reveal #TuesdayBookBlog #YA
Over the past week, I have read some amazing blog posts by my favourite bloggers highlighting the best bits of 2015. From favourite books to fulfilling projects, these articles were fun and inspiring. For me, 2015 sucked!! Then I did my annual ‘closing down ceremony’ where I write down all the good points (family day… Continue reading The Good, The Bad & The Cover Reveal #TuesdayBookBlog #YA
Top 6 Personal Development Books for the New Year #TuesdayBookBlog
I’ve said it before, personal development is an individual thing. We each have our unique story to tell and journey to complete. Sometimes we overlap with other people, and this makes for strong bonds of friendship, and occasionally, we venture off on a solo quest. Ultimately, we are on our own when it comes to… Continue reading Top 6 Personal Development Books for the New Year #TuesdayBookBlog