Anthologies, Book, Historical

Victory 75, Wartime Stories

I loved being involved in this anthology. Having such great writers Jane Risdon and Julia Blake join us in … Victory 75, Wartime Stories

Articles, Book, Famous Authors

Salute to Neil Gaiman, British Writer

Born this day, 10th November in 1960, Neil Gaiman, a British writer, has a long list of achievements and accolades. He’s written novels, comic books, graphic novels, nonfiction, audio theatre, and films. On Amazon there are over twenty books, all with colourful eye catch-catching covers. Take a look. Neil on Amazon Although I knew his… Continue reading Salute to Neil Gaiman, British Writer

Fantasy, Novella

#WhatNornsReads – Signal Moon by Kate Quinn

I love it when two of us read the same book. This time I saw Julie's review and read it myself. I also know someone saw my review and downloaded too. REVIEWED BY J.M. NORTHUP What a lovely story I’m a huge historical fiction fan, and I’ve been on a big WWII kick as of… Continue reading #WhatNornsReads – Signal Moon by Kate Quinn

Articles, Book, Craft

Can you draw? Well Yes, I can now.

I've always wanted to draw, particularly using a pencil. Sadly, I didn't possess any natural talent. Not like brother who was gifted. I took to writing instead, where I could paint my pictures with words. In 2020 during lockdown, I came across an article which said You don't have to be born an artist, you… Continue reading Can you draw? Well Yes, I can now.

Book, Fantasy, series

A Book Review of Ghost Mark (Dark Dreams Book 2)

This will be the next book I’m reading and was released on the 1st November. Ghost Mark by JP McLean My rating: 4 of 5 stars An Emotional Follow-up Though the trial is still waiting to play out from events that happened in … My Book Review of Ghost Mark (Dark Dreams Book 2)

Articles, Book, Observance days

It’s going dark!

The last Saturday in October our clocks went back one hour. When I was younger it was always difficult to remember, but not anymore. Since we’ve all learnt that certain countries call the Autumn Fall, we can now align it with the seasons and thus making it easier to remember. Fall back and Spring forward… Continue reading It’s going dark!

Anthologies, Book

Blog Tour ‘n’ Book Review – The No-Hopers’ Christmas Club and other festive stories

The No-Hopers Christmas Club As warming as a mince pie and a glass of sherry, these eighteen festive-themed shorts are just waiting to be unwrapped. …Blog Tour ‘n’ Book Review – The No-Hopers’ Christmas Club and other festive stories

Poetry

Epitaph, a Poem for the Grave

I found this in my collection of old poetry. I wrote more than about twenty years ago. I’m much nearer now than I ever was then! Just because I have died,Doesn’t mean I am dead and gone.I take a lot of prideIn the things I have done.For I chronicled the familyKept a list of who… Continue reading Epitaph, a Poem for the Grave

Stories

100 Word Story #20 – Nineteenth Century Ghost By Chantal Bellehumeur

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. Nineteenth Century Ghost Julia and her husband rented an authentic nineteenth century log cabin. They thought the open bedroom in the attic was quaint at first. When night fell… Continue reading 100 Word Story #20 – Nineteenth Century Ghost By Chantal Bellehumeur

Book, Famous Authors, Fantasy, Inspirational, Mystery, Novella, series

Books Read in October

I’ve had some excellent reads this month and Signal Moon and The Story of Son were outstanding. Both were novellas by popular, but new to me authors. The latter has over 1K reviews and the former over 10k. I think that speaks volumes. Stowe Away and Dead’s Man’s Doll were books I had been asked… Continue reading Books Read in October