What started you off writing? I have always written. When I was a child, I used to write short stories by hand, have them photocopied at my friend’s father’s work, and we’d then sell them to the neighbors and buy candy with the profits. There were always stories swirling around in my head, but... Continue Reading →
Author Interview ~ Leonora Meriel
Leonora Meriel, author of The Woman Behind the Waterfall and The Unity Game What started you off writing? I dreamed of being a writer throughout my childhood, and wrote a lot of stories and poems growing up, and a novel when I was 17. After I graduated I had several jobs, such as working for... Continue Reading →
Champion’s Rising ~ Book Review
The main character of this story is Crown Prince Snarmis, a giant of a man, kind and genial of nature. He has the foundations of a likeable character and a hero, although he is often found wanting in certain aspects of his life. He tries to please those around him but always seems to come... Continue Reading →
Apology
Dear Readers and Writers, Authors and Friends, I apologise for my delay in getting back to you as well as seemingly not being attentive to my blog or e-mail. Unfortunately I had a bad turn for the worse concerning my health, it is an ongoing condition but I hope to keep up this blog as... Continue Reading →
Song of Praise for a Flower ~ Book Review
I'm not sure where to start with this book. It is an understatement to say that I was overwhelmed by it - it touched me deeply and still plays through my head. But to start where I should - from the beginning - I would like to highlight the beautiful layout and design of the... Continue Reading →
Book Highlight ~ ‘The Unbelievable Death of Joseph Goldberg: And Other Stories
A unique collection of death, voodoo-magic and strange things. 'Joseph Goldberg is the wrinkled old man you see wrapped up in a fraying scarf and dusty trilby hat, hobbling along the seafront promenade in the dead of winter. He’s grizzled, cynical, bitter, and swears like a trooper. In his defence, he didn’t lead the life... Continue Reading →
When the Eye Sees Itself – Review
I'm a big fan of book covers done right - there are so many hit and misses that a good cover really places one book apart from the others. This cover jumped out at me soon as I unwrapped the packaging - it is absolutely stunning. The book itself is an intricately woven narrative dipping... Continue Reading →
Book Highlight ~ Manna City
This narrative seems like a tale well known but with a fresh breath of air. Promise of excitement and adventure mixed with sterling reviews places this book to a positive start. 'Nista is nine months pregnant, starving, and living in a cave. Her husband, Dane, thinks she’s gone crazy. And the first time she heard... Continue Reading →
Author Thoughts
I don't think I've come across one author that doesn't sometimes struggle with the process of breathing life into their book. It's no lie that writing is actually really hard - you are literally using what is inside your soul to makes something (hopefully) new and filled with complex concepts. Sometimes there is a deep... Continue Reading →
Book Highlight ~ Power Grub
Taking a bit of a jump in another genre, I am glad to share this book as I am very much into fitness and health almost as much as the world of books and imagination. Keen to share with you - 'Power Grub' by Adam Fedorciow "Nutrition for weight-category based athletes (WCBA), has traditionally been pretty simple... Continue Reading →