If like me you are of a certain age, mention Ben-Hur and you’ll immediately think of Charlton Heston. An image of him standing tall in a chariot comes to mind too. Lewis Wallace was born in 1827 and was a solider in the American Civil War. He was a lawyer and a diplomat and eventually… Continue reading Remembering Ben-Hur
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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
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
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.
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)
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!
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
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
November Reads
These is my planned reading list for the month of November. They are all part of a series except Beyond Connections which is a short story Collection. Kiss and Tell completes the series, but it isn’t the last book. I realised I’d missed one out so it’s a good job they are all standalone. Ghost… Continue reading November Reads
Halloween Stories
Growing up, I hated Halloween. I didn’t and still don’t like horror. But over the years, I’ve found I enjoy reading a spooky short story. I also like writing them. So in celebration I thought I would share the anthologies I’ve been a part of. The last one is a youth anthology, I don’t have… Continue reading Halloween Stories
World of Stories 