Brief Description - I now realise that in these stories, it doesn’t start with a murder as so many do. Instead, we get to know a whole set of characters, and just before the middle of the book, one gets killed off. Can a fight between grown men be funny? Yes, if it involves DCI… Continue reading Death’s Requiem, by David J. Gatward (Book 6)
Author: Karen J. Mossman
Karen loves fiction, reading and especially writing short stories and novels. She is also an avid blogger and book reviewer.
She lives on the beautiful Isle Anglesey, off the North Wales coast with her husband and dogs.
My Review of The Mess of Us by Chantelle Atkins
Brief Description - a group of teenagers growing up amd dealing with adult issues. I had the honour of reading this as an Advanced Reader Copy [ARC). You know how sometimes a story fills you with warmth and you utter the words - This book...ah, this book at the end and for a long time… Continue reading My Review of The Mess of Us by Chantelle Atkins
Karen’s Chat – Day Dreaming
Does anyone do this any more? Think about it. How often do you stare into space and let your thoughts drift? My guess, for the majority of people, the answer will be rarely. I also surmise it’s not something you’ve given any thought. The reason why people don’t indulge in this kind of mindfulness any… Continue reading Karen’s Chat – Day Dreaming
Restless Dead by David J. Gatward
Brief Description - an emotional story about an old man losing his wife. A seance brings interesting results, As this is a crime book and the main character is a detective, you would expect the story to start with a murder. However, I’m beginning to learn that David J. Gatward doesn’t do that. He introduces… Continue reading Restless Dead by David J. Gatward
Shooting Season by David J. Gatward
Brief Description - when a famous authors comes to the village, no one expected him to end up dead. Four books in, and I love Detective Harry Grimm and his team. Each of them are interesting and fully formed with their quirks and vices. Not only that, the setting for all these novels is a… Continue reading Shooting Season by David J. Gatward
Reblogged – Be A Patron, Like Patreon
I haven’t subscribed to Patron but I know people who have accounts subscribers. What do they post and what is the cost? I expected it to be extremely cheap, a couple of pounds maybe. I saw one that I did think about subscribing to, but it was too expensive. What would you expect to pay?… Continue reading Reblogged – Be A Patron, Like Patreon
After the End Series Overview
This post apocalyptic series has been a long time coming. The seventh book finally concluded the After the End saga. I found Sam J. Fires in another author’s newsletter. These books are novellas and in Kindle Unlimited, including the box sets. I read some of her other series before this one, and I'm glad I… Continue reading After the End Series Overview
#JunkJournals
From this February, I shall be adding more content to my blog with things I do besides writing. I’ve already posted about my cross stitch disaster and I’ve told you about my new book release. So now I want to introduce you to journals. So what are junk journals? I hear you ask. It is… Continue reading #JunkJournals
I love a Funny Story!
Sometimes we hear a tale that really tickles us. A few weeks ago I heard the TV celebrity Graham Norton being interviewed on the radio. It was a fascinating conversation because he is also a writer. I read one of his books a few years ago and enjoyed it. He does a lot of research… Continue reading I love a Funny Story!
And There’s More…
I think of myself as an eclectic person because I can’t help trying new things. This blog has always been about reading and books, although I do occasionly drop in something extra. If you have ever looked at my home page, I’ve say that stories are around us every day. Everything is a story if… Continue reading And There’s More…
World of Stories 