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
#BookReview Cursed Love Blues by Kate Wickens #TuesdayBookBlog #RBRT
Title: Cursed Love Blues Author: Kate Wickens My Rating: 3.5 Stars My Review: Cursed Love Blues has it all; gods and goddesses, lots of sex, music, and even vampires! The author doesn’t hold back with her descriptive prose, and this novel is, therefore, far from a clean read. Ate is a disgraced goddess who is… Continue reading #BookReview Cursed Love Blues by Kate Wickens #TuesdayBookBlog #RBRT
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
#BookReview Gathering Frost by Kaitlyn Davis #YA #TuesdayBookBlog #Dystopian
Title: Gathering Frost Author: Kaitlyn Davis Rating: 4 Star My Review: Gathering Frost was a pleasant distraction from real life, exactly what I was searching for in a young adult fantasy book. Following an earthquake, New York City merges with a fairy tale realm when a castle and its magic splinters through into the real… Continue reading #BookReview Gathering Frost by Kaitlyn Davis #YA #TuesdayBookBlog #Dystopian
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
