I was given a paperback of A Cuckoo Calling by Robert Galbraith and recently reviewed it. Although I persevered, the book was too heavy and uncomfortable to hold, and of course, I couldn’t read it in the dark. It confirmed how much I prefer ebooks and ended up buying a copy from Amazon. At £5.49,… Continue reading Ebooks, Paperbacks, Retailers, and The Library
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 The Dark Tide by Simon McCleave
Where did I find it: I used the local library’s ebook app for the first time. I came across it, and immediately zoned in on the word Anglesey on the front cover. I hadn’t heard of the author before, but quickly realised he was a famous writer. What I liked: walking in the steps of… Continue reading My Review of The Dark Tide by Simon McCleave
Books I read in December
This month I decided Christmas reads would be a fun thing to enjoy, and it was. All but one had the festive season tied up nicely. Saved by Love at Christmas was a new release. I’d read one of this author’s book before. She writes pure romance well. My Best Christmas Ever was a short… Continue reading Books I read in December
My Review of Christmas Angel by Bak
Christmas Attraction Christmas Angel is a short story about meeting an old flame. The one thing I like about Rose Bak books, or at least the ones I’ve read so far, is the age of the characters. You are literally never to old to fall in love and there is life after a broken marriage.… Continue reading My Review of Christmas Angel by Bak
It’s National Bird Day!
Click on Image to Learn More To celebrate this day, I’m sharing some of the birds I’ve stitched and drawn over the years.
On a Roll
I’ve been posting every day for over fifty days. It’s a record for me. Previously, it was thirty three. My aim was to surpass that, and then I just kept going. Now I wonder if I can reach a hundred. Truth is, I’ve enjoyed writing different topics, and sharing some of the super posts from… Continue reading On a Roll
Paper-Craft
When I'm not writing I enjoy making greeting cards and paper-crafting in general. I’ve made all sorts of craft and it enables me to incorporate my love of cross stitching. Here are a few I made last year. A quick stitch I found in a magazine that fitted nicely in this card. A card put… Continue reading Paper-Craft
A Photographic Walk at Holyhead
I live on the island of Anglesey. Yesterday was New Year’s Day, and today dawned with beautiful pale blue skies. The odd cloud scuttled it’s away across as I did my chores. Washing, cleaning , and putting away the Christmas decorations. It suddenly occurred to me that the weather is so changeable. This afternoon it… Continue reading A Photographic Walk at Holyhead
National Science Fiction Day
National Science Fiction Day promotes the celebration of science fiction as a genre, its creators, history, and various media, too. On January 2nd …National Science Fiction Day
2022 Best Book of the Year
In 2021, I read fifty two books. This year it’s over seventy. I’ve read a good mixture of genres from crime to fantasy, from apocalyptic to romance, science fiction, to young adult and even horror. I’ve read one anthology, one story collection, and one non-fiction. Nine, from different series and two cosy mysteries. Several from… Continue reading 2022 Best Book of the Year
World of Stories 