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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
With the flavours of Shadow-hunter books, this tale immediately set me down on the same wavelength. The narration is full of portals and magic, symbols and mystery - I feel a young adult who loves paranormal romance would lap it up. Ellie Larson comes across a strange symbol, which in turn leads her to find... Continue Reading →
Do you remember who you were before this? Before anger shared the vein pathways within this form. Before these sea-blue eyes only fill with shadows of resentment. Before your chest was tight with unsaid words and unrequited love. Do you remember happiness? Do you remember anything besides this cage? Do you ever want to write... Continue Reading →
What started you off writing? I've always had stories and characters and worlds bouncing around in my head. I won the 'Storyteller' award in second grade. Although I'm not sure if that was for creativity or creative lying. Which writer do you feel inspired you the most to yourself become an author? Frank Peretti probably... Continue Reading →
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