Book, Crime, Kindle Unlimited, series, Thriller

My Review – Looking Good Dead by Stephen Puleston

This is book number twelve and I’ve read them all over the last eleven years. The thing I love most is they are set in north Wales where I live. Often based on Anglesey, or like this story, they frequently visit. Inspector Drake and his team of now familiar detectives are faced with a murder… Continue reading My Review – Looking Good Dead by Stephen Puleston

Book, Crime, Post Apocolyptic, Thriller

I’m Reading These Two Books

Yes, two fantastic reads. I’ve only started reading two books at once recently and I haven’t done it for a few months. It only works for me if one is a paperback and the other an ebook. I read my kindle in bed just before I sleep and when I wake. This is the first… Continue reading I’m Reading These Two Books

Book, Famous Authors, Fantasy, science Fiction, TVSerires

Karen’s Chat on Favourite Things

I was asked recently which book is my favourite from those I’ve written. As I thought about it, I realised it’s always the one I’m working on. At this moment in time I’m working on the final edits of Play the Game, which I hope will be out by the time you read this. It… Continue reading Karen’s Chat on Favourite Things

Book, Psychological

Reblogged– May is National Mental Health Awareness Month

I’ve read this book and it is ideal to feature for raising awareness. A PRISONER WITHIN is a dark coming-of-age tale that address child abuse, but also, mental illness/disorders. Though the story focuses on Tiffany’s … #BooksForTheHoliday – May is National Mental Health Awareness Month All she wanted was a loving mother. Instead, she got a monster.… Continue reading Reblogged– May is National Mental Health Awareness Month

Articles, Book

Book Trailers

On Netflix, I love the try before you watch. I’m talking about the film trailer, a little taster that tells you whether it is worth watching. It’s the same for books. They are so good these days. A little bit of moving magic that can tempt you in. So on that note, here are mine… Continue reading Book Trailers

Articles

A Trip Back In Time at Car Museum

Here on Anglesey we have the Tacla Taid Transport Museum. They have some wonderful old vehicles that evoke memories of a time when all the cars were different. In the early sixties we went to Scotland for a holiday in one of these Austen A30s. My auntie and uncle came in their Triumph Herald as… Continue reading A Trip Back In Time at Car Museum

Articles, Book

The WI Book Club

I am part of the Anglesey Federation of Women's Institutes, and part of the Trearddur Bay branch. We have just started a Book Club and had our second meeting. The chosen book which was Khaled Hosseini's A Thousand Splendid Suns, which I reviewed it on here. Mariam is only fifteen when she is sent to… Continue reading The WI Book Club

Book, Craft, flash fiction, Stories

My Cool Stuff

When I was looking at Neil Gaimen's website, he had a page called Cool Stuff & Things. I was immediately drawn to the name. It was interesting and I wanted one on mine. So I’ve started one too. You’ll find it on the menu and from the link below. It will be a work in… Continue reading My Cool Stuff

Articles

Anglesey April Images

These are the views from trips and walks around my island home. Holyhead - Ferries to Ireland and a visiting cruise ship seen from Penrhos beach. View of the Snowdonia mountain range in Pentraeth from my daughter’s house. A beautiful day in my back garden in Caergeiliog. Lunch overlooking Cemaes Bay. My dog Tilly on… Continue reading Anglesey April Images

Book, Fantasy, Kindle Unlimited, Novella

My Review – World Quake by Mark Hobson

I found this on a Facebook advert. By the sound of it I hoped it would be like one of those disaster films and it was. It’s a long book for me, but I tore through within a few days. Action packed with three interesting protagonists. The story moved between their crucial roles and the… Continue reading My Review – World Quake by Mark Hobson