Book, shortstory

Book Review of Disintegration and other stories by Paula Acton

Where did I find it: I’ve seen the author on Facebook and wanted to read some of her work. I found this on Amazon. What I liked: that stories of relationships don’t always have happy endings. They don’t even have to be sad ones either. Many of these stories were dark with some good plot… Continue reading Book Review of Disintegration and other stories by Paula Acton

Book, Romance

Book Review of He’s With The Band by Julie Stone

Where did I find it: last August I decided to read only books written by someone called Julie. I didn’t get round to reading this one. What I liked: life on the road with a rock band. We saw it all through Campbell’s eyes. She eventually becomes the group’s official photographer. I liked her relationship… Continue reading Book Review of He’s With The Band by Julie Stone

Book, Poetry

Maybe That Isn’t Her

Experience Chrissy Moon’s lifelong emotional healing journey in poetry format. Beginning with a few poems illustrating the shock of mistreatment done to a young person, we see the next stage of her journey as a naïve, impulsive young woman who desperately wanted love to be the answer to her problems. When poorly-planned love fails to… Continue reading Maybe That Isn’t Her

Book, Romance, series

Book Review – Taurus by Emma Nichole

Where did I find it: on TikTok. What I liked: that this romance was set in a vineyard. The two main characters, Austin and Parker were extremely likeable, and I imagine Austin is the guy on the cover. It was well written as the tension between the two mounted throughout. I loved the storm scene… Continue reading Book Review – Taurus by Emma Nichole

Book, Poetry

Book Review Maybe That Isn’t Her by Chrissy Moon

Where did I find it: I saw it promoted on Facebook. What I liked: The words were poignant and clearly came from the author’s heart. I felt I could read between the lines and imagine the story behind it. What I didn’t like: that perhaps in order to write Maybe It Isn't Her the author… Continue reading Book Review Maybe That Isn’t Her by Chrissy Moon

Book, Crime, Thriller

Book Review The Girl Who Left by Jenny Blackhurst

Where did I find it: it was recommended to me in an Anglesey Facebook group. What I liked: the mystery and suspense. It’s the first whodunit I've read for a while. I liked how the killer was identified first, but then doubts set in. I also loved how it was set in Anglesey where I… Continue reading Book Review The Girl Who Left by Jenny Blackhurst

Articles, Book

#BooksForTheHoliday – National Grammar Day

March 4th was National Grammar Day, but what writer doesn’t love the good use of words. Follow me on Instagram National Grammar Day is a United States holiday, but it should be adopted everywhere. Who doesn’t love words? Words matter as … #BooksForTheHoliday – National Grammar Day

Articles, Book

Newsletters, a Great Commodity for Readers

A lot of authors have newsletters these days, and they are a great way to get to know your favourite writer. I generally join them from Facebook pages, or a link in a book I’ve enjoyed. Recently I entered a giveaway and had to join a host of authors newsletters. Probably too many, especially when… Continue reading Newsletters, a Great Commodity for Readers