It doesn’t matter how many times you release a book the cover reveal is always an exciting affair. That first glimpse of how the designer interpreted your words, the anticipation of seeing it on a bookshelf, and the fear that you actually might not like it all wrestle for room in your already overcrowded brain.… Continue reading #CoverReveal for Oath Breaker #YA #Werewolf Novel
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 King Arthur: Legend of the Sword #Myth #Legend
Film Review King Arthur: Legend of the Sword - 4* As a huge fan of fantasy, myth, and legend it was inevitable that I’d be drawn to a film with sorcery, knights, and mythical swords. Legend has it that King Arthur was the head of Camelot where he ruled with his Knights of the Round Table.… Continue reading #FilmReview King Arthur: Legend of the Sword #Myth #Legend
#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
#FilmReview Alien: Covenant #SciFi #Horror
It was 1979 when Ridley Scott released his first Alien movie, introducing impressionable youngsters to the joy, horror, and excitement of deep space. As a child, it was Enid Blyton who encouraged my love of fantasy, and it was Ridley Scott and also George Lucas (Star Wars) who tempted me to explore the stars. Actress,… Continue reading #FilmReview Alien: Covenant #SciFi #Horror
#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
#BookReview The Devil’s Lieutenant by Shervin Jamali #RBRT #TuesdayBookBlog
Title: The Devil’s Lieutenant Author: Shervin Jamali Category: Supernatural Thriller My Rating: 4 Star My Review: I enjoyed this novella. Although it’s written using short, snappy sentences the flow works incredibly well and substantiates the distracted, grief-stricken pain of the main character, Michael. Lucifer is using Michael’s anguish to drive his own agenda… Continue reading #BookReview The Devil’s Lieutenant by Shervin Jamali #RBRT #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
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