I have a notebook that belonged to my father-in-law. He trained as a mechanic during the war and worked Spitfires, Hurricanes, and the Wellington Twin Engined Bombers in World War 2 The book is all handwritten, and the first page has is entitled Basic Standing Orders. It is signed off by Mr. Taylor, marking it… Continue reading A Royal Airforce Engineer
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.
Book Review of Wings of Death by Ellen Read
Where did I find it: I follow the author and have read her books before. So when this came up as an ARC (Advanced Reader Copy), I jumped at the chance, What I liked: how stylish it was. Everything in the story had a certain elegance to it. From the way they spoke to each… Continue reading Book Review of Wings of Death by Ellen Read
Book Review of Blink Murder by Ali Kinght
Where did I find it: on the charity book table at my local Tesco. I thought it sounded intriguing. What I liked: the exciting conclusion of the story where everything comes together. The murderer is revealed, but there is a terrifying stand-off and a tense riveting ending. What I didn’t like: I didn’t feel any… Continue reading Book Review of Blink Murder by Ali Kinght
Book Review of After Sun Down by Linda Howard and Linda Jones
Where did I find it: it’s been on my Kindle for well over a year. On reading the description I can see now why it attracted me. What I liked: the concept. When a cosmic event knocks out all the electricity civilisation soon crumbles. However, the story’s focus is on one small town and its… Continue reading Book Review of After Sun Down by Linda Howard and Linda Jones
Book Review of The Oil Change by D. A. Northup
Where did I find it: This is a new release from my publisher, Norns Triad Publications and I read it as an ARC. (Advanced Readers Copy) What I liked: that I also learnt something new about the process. I loved how the Grandpa showed his grandchild how to change the oil in a car. It's… Continue reading Book Review of The Oil Change by D. A. Northup
Book Review of Lethal White by Robert Galbraith
Where did I find it: it’s book 4 of the series. What I liked: the relationship between Cormoran Strike and his assistant, Robin Ellacot. It’s been a slow lead up over the last three books. In this one their feelings for each other are clear, but I’m not sure whether they will act upon them.… Continue reading Book Review of Lethal White by Robert Galbraith
#WhatNornsReads – June 2023 Book Reviews From Our Book Club
Review bySAHARA FOLEY Review byKAREN J. MOSSMAN Review byJ.M. NORTHUP REVIEWED BY TIFFANY I truly enjoyed reading Heather and Alex’s stories! Heather… #WhatNornsReads – June 2023 Book Reviews From Our Book Club
100 Word Story #26 Connected by Gwyneth Broadmeadow
The #100wordstory is just that, exactly one hundred words long. If you have a story that fits this criteria. Email me, I would love to feature you. Connected The new girl didn’t understand. He had photographs and items of furniture but the tub by his bed was more precious. She seemed amused yet concerned by his insistence to keep it and… Continue reading 100 Word Story #26 Connected by Gwyneth Broadmeadow
Hot off the Press #5 May
News from Karen’s Writing Desk Each month's end, I send out my hot off-the-press news as if it were a newsletter. They are never complete without a few selected books from authors I’ve read and enjoyed. May has been incredibly busy with edits for Time Lines. My editor Julie, not only does the edit, but… Continue reading Hot off the Press #5 May
A New Story by Claire Plaisted – New Identity
Description BOOM! The ground shuddered at her feet as the flames consumed her home. A new life, a new identity, whether she liked it or not, Sharna Cauldwell leaves the only family she’s ever known, unsure of where she will end up. But she’s learned a valuable lesson; fairy tales were reserved for books and movies, not… Continue reading A New Story by Claire Plaisted – New Identity
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