When you are a published author, you should learn all about the trade you are in, right? Well, no. Unlike like other businesses I’ve noticed some authors have missed the basics. So this might help. Recently I saw a post on Instagram where someone talked about seeing a book she fancied, but had to jump… Continue reading Four Facts Every Author Should Know
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 about Memorable Holidays
All of us children, with the dogs in Pitlochry. One of the most memorable holidays I had as a child was to Pitlochry in Scotland in 1965. In those days, a lack of continuous motorways meant the journeys took a lot longer, and in our case two days! I was seven and travelled with my… Continue reading Karen’s Chat about Memorable Holidays
Celebrating Unsung Indie Heroes
I saw a post for this article on Facebook and an author I know from Instagram thanked her for the mention. I thought, how lovely. What I didn’t realise is that there is a mention for me too. It’s all because I read The Day the Earth Turned (Summer) as an ARC. It was truly… Continue reading Celebrating Unsung Indie Heroes
National Book Lovers Day
Are you a book lover too? We at Norns are readers first and foremost. Our website and newsletter have lots of book suggestions so that you don’t have to go searching. Everything is in one place. Website Newsletter
Front Porch… a relaxing article.
I came across this post, and feel it will soothe your soul. It did mine, so I decided it was worth sharing. Our weather in the UK is not reliable, so we have conservatories on our houses instead of front porches as shown below. From where we sit, I love to watch farmers in their… Continue reading Front Porch… a relaxing article.
Hot off the Press #7 July
News from Karen’s Writing Desk Each month end, I’ll 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. I’m working on the last edits of Time Lines with Julie, my editor and it’s now available… Continue reading Hot off the Press #7 July
My Review of Mesmerised by Toya Richardson
It’s release day! A brand new book hitting the Amazon book shelf! I found this book in the author’s reading group, where it was offered as an an ARC. Having read her before, I wanted to apply for this because I fancied a good romance. I enjoyed the love story between Donna an Antoine. This… Continue reading My Review of Mesmerised by Toya Richardson
New Release by Mary R Woldering
I should have listened to more than her music when Willow played the piano. I should have paid attention to all the hints she left - the things she tried to tell me about her past. "The Caretaker" is the story of Toby Jane Jenkins, a woman who has suddenly lost the love of her… Continue reading New Release by Mary R Woldering
Book Review of Time Lines
This is an early review of my book Time lines. How lovely is this! Times Lines by Karen J. Mossman My rating: 5 of 5 stars Dr. Who Meets Quantum Leap I was honored to edit this book for Karen. She is such an … My Book Review of Time Lines
Salute to Writer P. D James
P.D. James, was born on this day in 1920. P. D. Stands for Phyllis Dorothy, and she was an acclaimed British author known for her crime fiction genre. She passed away on November 27, 2014, and left behind a legacy of captivating mysteries. I’ve never read any of her work, but was a big fan… Continue reading Salute to Writer P. D James
World of Stories 