News from Karen’s Writing Desk Welcome to my monthly newsletter. Hot of the Press contains my writing and reading news and a few selected books I’ve read and enjoyed. Publishing News! All my books are published through Norns Triad Publications. Play the Game, is next on Julie, my editor’s list, and we should start editing… Continue reading Hot off the Press #October
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.
Karen’s Chat on Book Recomendations
In November I gave two talks in my local community. It was to share the love I have for reading and books in general. They were well received and I hope to do more in the future. On each occasion I asked for book recommendations, both to share with the WI and the U3A, and… Continue reading Karen’s Chat on Book Recomendations
My Review of Stone Cold Dead by Stephen Puleston
This is the eleventh book of the series. I’ve read them all over the past few years with relatively bigs gaps between. As they are all separate cases, you don’t need to read the ones before, although I prefer to read a series in order. Detective Inspector Ian Drake has OCD and over the years… Continue reading My Review of Stone Cold Dead by Stephen Puleston
Karen’s Chat about Things my Mother Taught Me.
Our parents teach us manners and etiquette when they bring us up. Some stay with us, and others become blurred over time, For this post, I’m looking at those things that have been challenged, mixed up, or changed. 1. Table manners - we were taught to eat with a fork in our left hand, and… Continue reading Karen’s Chat about Things my Mother Taught Me.
My Review of Grip of Fury by Sam J Fires
This is the third book of the After the End Series. I really enjoyed Grip of Fury as I’m now familiar with the characters and eager to find out how they are getting on. As ever, life is not easy for Pat and Holly. They continually face the hardest of conditions as the snow and… Continue reading My Review of Grip of Fury by Sam J Fires
Bump in the Night by Sahara Foley
This was originally posted in December 2022, and it is fascinating. I’ve often said that true stories are often more compelling than fiction. So ten months later I am reblogging it because it’s perfect for Halloween. Pulse I can enjoy it all over again! The house I grew up in was haunted. Oh, it wasn’t… Continue reading Bump in the Night by Sahara Foley
Karen’s Chat on my 2024 Reading Journal
Last December as I browsed through YouTube, I came across people doing their 2023 journal setups. I was mesmerised. I watched several and decided to make my own. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed keeping it this year. As it’s for my personal use it didn’t matter that some of the pages I’d created, I didn’t use. Neither… Continue reading Karen’s Chat on my 2024 Reading Journal
About a Book – Featuring The Hidden Work: Poems Inspired by the Writings of C.S. Lewis
Introducing Rob Jones WebsiteGoodreadsAmazon Where did the idea for the story come from? I wanted somehow to pay tribute to my favorite author, C.S. Lewis. He loved poetry, so since I am a poet, I thought what better way to honor him than by writing a poetry book based on his writings. Give a quote… Continue reading About a Book – Featuring The Hidden Work: Poems Inspired by the Writings of C.S. Lewis
My Review of The Day the Earth Turned – Autumn by Chantelle Atkins
I read and reviewed the first book, The Day the Earth Turned - Summer as an ARC before it was released. I absolutely loved it and my favourite read of 2023 so far. The Day the Earth Turned, Autumn is also an advanced reader copy which I read well before the release the date was… Continue reading My Review of The Day the Earth Turned – Autumn by Chantelle Atkins
My Review of The Sisters by Ruth O’Neill
I’ve read and enjoyed this author’s books, and bought The Sisters as soon as it came out. Ava the main character meets Joel and they fall in love. But all is not as it seems, the reader can see Joel does not feel the same, despite his caring words and actions. Ava also fails to… Continue reading My Review of The Sisters by Ruth O’Neill
World of Stories 