Book, Novella, Romance

Someday by TS Arthur

A young couple who meet at primary school, go on to fall in love and have a baby. This book appealed to me because it was a novella which meant I could read a complete story over a weekend. I wanted the paperback, but Amazon didn’t have any stock, so I downloaded the ebook instead.… Continue reading Someday by TS Arthur

Articles

Reblogged – Greed – it’s oh so true!

It’s something I’ve noticed but hadn’t given it further thought. Now seeing this article makes me realise how greed is the perfect word. The one that comes to mind for me is that when we bought a ticket to park, if you hadn’t used the time up, you’d pass it on. Now they use different… Continue reading Reblogged – Greed – it’s oh so true!

AudioBook, Book, Kindle Unlimited, paperback, Post Apocolyptic, series

Fault Lines Book Series

I've completed this series last month and wow, I loved it. The page count for each book was under 300, it’s in Kindle Unlimited, and all are available as audio books. Perfect in every aspect. Although I hadn't planned it, I read Upheaval as an eBook, Deluge as a paperback and Aftermath as an audio… Continue reading Fault Lines Book Series

Articles, Book

Karen’s Chat on Changing Book Sizes

Recently, I read two articles about books sizes. It was already something I had been thinking about. Was it just me changing my reading habits or had it always been this way? I receive a newsletter from Dave at Kindlepreneur who encouraged readers to share this information: There's been a dramatic change in book length… Continue reading Karen’s Chat on Changing Book Sizes

Crime, series, Thriller

New Release – Crime Thriller Child Missing

This is my kind of book! # 123 page novella # a detective story # a series # by an author whose work I enjoy reading. I preordered it and it dropped into my Kindle today. I can’t wait to start it. This is Book One of the Detective Matt Holden Mystery series. A gripping… Continue reading New Release – Crime Thriller Child Missing

Historical, Romance, series

Reblogged – The Marriage by Obligation Series by Ruth and Nordin

This author writes lots of series. I read The South Dakota Series a couple of years ago and they made a lasting impression. She posted this article recently and I found it fascinating. I shall be reading the first book of the series mentioned, simply because I enjoyed the others so much. And isn’t this… Continue reading Reblogged – The Marriage by Obligation Series by Ruth and Nordin

Poetry

Ow, it Hurts, a Silly Little Ditty.

Or is it the truth! Image courtesy of depositphotos.com Ring of fire. No, not a songI suffer in silence.Am I wrong?Try explaining. Piles, don’t you know?It makes me tenseI’m a tale of woe.Sometimes I can’t sit. It hurts.Makes me wriggle.Feels like a curse.Piles are painful, especially whenThey sit in a huddle.And swell up againI visit… Continue reading Ow, it Hurts, a Silly Little Ditty.

Book, Novella, Post Apocolyptic, series

Grip of Mercy Sam J. Fires

Released today, this is book five of a post apocalyptic series of novellas ‘The morning was still and the world quiet, drained of all life. Every house they passed seemed less like a home and more like a mausoleum, hiding the dead or those barely surviving. With no food, heat, or medicine, Salem, once a… Continue reading Grip of Mercy Sam J. Fires

Articles, Book, For Writers, Kindle Unlimited, Post Apocolyptic, series

Reblogged- #NornsAuthorsReviews – The Burning Tree – Salvation: Book 1 & Rebirth: Book 2 by Christopher Artinian

There is something really nice hearing your reviews read aloud. Even I was impressed at hearing the words said aloud. I wonder what the author thinks? If you’d like a review of your book, then it’s something to consider. Give Sahara Foley’s article a read. It’s been a while since I did a #NornsAuthorsReviews recording. … Continue reading Reblogged- #NornsAuthorsReviews – The Burning Tree – Salvation: Book 1 & Rebirth: Book 2 by Christopher Artinian

Articles, Stories

A Funny Story – but not really

This happened in 1987, when it was acceptable to leave your child/baby in the a pram outside a shop whilst you went inside. Horrifying now, but back then everyone did it and they were quite safe- until they weren’t. This story came to mind the other day when I thought a crying child was alone… Continue reading A Funny Story – but not really