Introducing María Elena Alonso-Sierra WebsiteGoodreadsAmazon Where did the idea for the story come from? From my experience as a dancer, and from experiencing the lives of my mother and father (and family), and hearing some of the horror stories. Everyone was a dancer: my father with Ballet Russes of Monte Carlo and then Sociedad Pro-Arte… Continue reading About a Book – Rhapsody in Black by María Elena Alonso-Sierra
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 Grip of a Panic by Sam J. Fires
I had the honour of reading an advanced reader copy of this book. I subscribe to the author’s newsletter and when she mentioned her ARC team, I asked if I could join. So it’s always worth asking your favourite author. The odds are they will be thrilled to have you on board. This is the… Continue reading My Review of Grip of a Panic by Sam J. Fires
My Review of The Street by Susi Holliday
This came in an email from Amazon where the paperback was discounted. It has been a long time since I read a psychological thriller. Anna is the main character and she moves into a gated community street with her husband Peter, which was supposed to be their safe haven. Right from the start it’s obvious… Continue reading My Review of The Street by Susi Holliday
My Review – The Running Grave by Robert Galbraith
This is book seven in the series and I’ve read them all. I’d heard it described as the best yet, but that's always a matter of opinion. It took me fifteen days to read the almost 1000 pages. Taking on a new case, you already knew Robin would go into a church cult. The thought… Continue reading My Review – The Running Grave by Robert Galbraith
My Review – Ceekee The Mermaid Cop
I had the honour of reading Ceekee, The Mermaid Cop before the publication date as an ARC and I loved it. The story is sweet and kind with a moral behind it. The young author's imagination brought us the sweet mermaid cop in such a delightful story. Along with the vivid illustrations it is an… Continue reading My Review – Ceekee The Mermaid Cop
Karen’s Chat on Free Thought
I took a break from Facebook during Christmas. It was nice to not endlessly scroll and feel the need to like and comment all the time. It’s a constant information overload knowing what everyone else is doing all the time, and in a way getting involved in their lives. When I returned to social media,… Continue reading Karen’s Chat on Free Thought
About a Book – Paranormal Investigation by Chantal Bellehumeur
Introducing Chantal Bellehumeur WebsiteGoodreadsAmazon Where did the idea for the story come from? This summer, I went on a guided tour of the Cornwall historical jail and returned in the fall to conduct a paranormal investigation with my husband and son. The old building is considered haunted, and many people have witnessed strange occurrences there,… Continue reading About a Book – Paranormal Investigation by Chantal Bellehumeur
#FictionFriday – Our Street is Bloody Offal
Some years ago, I came across this newspaper article. and I thought it so amusing, I wrote a story around it. A quiet street turned into a river of blood yesterday when a tanker sprang a leak. More than 2,500 gallons of offal cascaded into the road after a pipe burst as the tanker pumped the… Continue reading #FictionFriday – Our Street is Bloody Offal
#FictionFriday – Office Super-Girl
When I opened the door this morning, a gift box sat on the step. It wasn’t even my birthday, but there it was, a red squared container tied up with a bright gold ribbon. I gazed up and down the road but saw no one. Inside, I placed it on the table, searched for a… Continue reading #FictionFriday – Office Super-Girl
My Review – The Infected by Jessica Gomez
I found this in an author newsletter as one of the featured books. I loved the cover and it seemed like something I’d enjoy. It’s part of a series and in Kindle Unlimited. The Infected was slightly different to the usual apocalyptic books I read. That’s what appealed to me. The premise of the story… Continue reading My Review – The Infected by Jessica Gomez
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