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
Category: Non Fiction
#BookReview 13 Steps to Evil: How to Craft Superbad Villains by @sacha_black
Title: 13 Steps to Evil: How to Craft Superbad Villains Author: Sacha Black Category: Writers’ Craft Series My Review: I’ve followed Sacha Black’s blog for quite some time and thoroughly enjoy reading her posts on every aspect of the writing profession. When I heard that she had produced the first book in her writers’ craft… Continue reading #BookReview 13 Steps to Evil: How to Craft Superbad Villains by @sacha_black
#BookReview Depressive Illness: The Curse of the Strong #TuesdayBookBlog
Book Review Title: Depressive Illness: The Curse of the Strong Author: Dr. Tim Cantopher Category: Self-Help My Rating: 4* My Review: I’ve blogged about my struggle with depression on a few occasions, and so it’s my ongoing mission to find books that help me make sense of this horrendous affliction. The Curse of the Strong… Continue reading #BookReview Depressive Illness: The Curse of the Strong #TuesdayBookBlog
I write. I read. I review. #FridayReads #NonFiction #YA
Reading is a favourite hobby of mine, not just as a way to escape the daily grind but it also helps evolve my skills as a writer. It was Stephen King who told us “If you want to be a writer, you must do two things above all others. Read a lot and write a… Continue reading I write. I read. I review. #FridayReads #NonFiction #YA
Review of the #SelfPublishing Conference hosted by @matadorbooks
On a beautiful spring day in April, I joined approximately one hundred and twenty fellow delegates at the Stamford Court Conference Centre, the University of Leicester for the 5th Self-Publishing Conference hosted by Troubador Publishing. I had wanted to attend this conference for some years, but life stuff inevitably took over, and the date never… Continue reading Review of the #SelfPublishing Conference hosted by @matadorbooks
Does Everyone Have a Book in Them? #selfpublishing
At the beginning of March, I attended the Women In Business Conference in Coventry hosted by the team at Socially Shared. I wrote about the day over on my motivational blog; you can read that post HERE. As well as attending this empowering event, I was also honoured to run a couple of the afternoon… Continue reading Does Everyone Have a Book in Them? #selfpublishing
#BookReview The Bridge of the Golden Wood by Karl Beckstrand #RBRT
Book Review #RBRT Book Title: The Bridge of the Golden Wood Author: Karl Beckstrand Category: Children’s Fiction/Business/ My Rating: 4 Star My Review: The Bridge of the Golden Wood is a delightful tale about a young Chinese boy who helps some hungry fish but learns a valuable life lesson along the way. According… Continue reading #BookReview The Bridge of the Golden Wood by Karl Beckstrand #RBRT
The What, Why, and How of Self-Publishing #TuesdayBookBlog
On Wednesday 8th March it is International Women’s Day, and what better day to attend a Women in Business Conference where I get to listen to influential speakers from a variety of backgrounds and businesses. I’ve only been a member of the Socially Shared Member’s Group for a short time, and yet I’ve learned so… Continue reading The What, Why, and How of Self-Publishing #TuesdayBookBlog
Become a Better You by Byron Morrison #Interview #TuesdayBookBlog #WeightLoss
I’m delighted to have local author, Byron Morrison, on my blog today. I ‘met’ Byron through a local Facebook networking group and was instantly drawn to his positive energy. I was thrilled when he agreed to pop over for a quick chat about his lifestyle and weight loss coaching and writing non-fiction. Over to Byron… … Continue reading Become a Better You by Byron Morrison #Interview #TuesdayBookBlog #WeightLoss
Loving the Life Less Lived by @GailMitchell42 #BookReview #Anxiety
Loving the Life Less Lived By Gail Marie Mitchell My Rating: 5* My Review: My thanks to Anna at RedDoor Publishing for a copy of Loving the Life Less Lived by Gail Mitchell in return for an honest review. Loving the Life Less Lived is out TODAY. You can order a copy HERE. I’m a… Continue reading Loving the Life Less Lived by @GailMitchell42 #BookReview #Anxiety