Anna Wilson is the author of Shine Like the Stars which was published by Anderson Press on 5 January 2023. Anna kindly answered a few of my questions. 1. Tell us a little about Shine Like The Stars. It’s a gentle, mindful book for pre-school children that I hope will encourage them to feel connected…
Suzan Holder – Q&A
Suzan Holder is the author of Shake it Up Beverley. Her latest novel, Rock n’ Rose was published by One More Chapter on 1 September 2022. Suzan kindly answered a few of my questions. 1. Tell us a little about Rock n’ Rose. I call ‘Rock ‘n’ Rose’ my rock ‘n’ roll rom-com. It’s about…
Legends and Lattes by Travid Baldree – review
Published by Tor Publication date – 10 November 2022 Source – review copy High fantasy, low stakes – with a double-shot of coffee. After decades of adventuring, Viv the orc barbarian is finally hanging up her sword for good. Now she sets her sights on a new dream – for she plans to open the first coffee…
Seven Steeples by Sara Baume – review
Published by Tramp Press Publication Date – 7 April 2022 Source – review copy The mountain remained, unclimbed, for the first year that they lived there. Bell and Sigh, a couple in the infancy of their relationship, cut themselves off from friends and family. They turn their backs on a city divided by scores of…
Aileen Crossley – Q&A
Aileen Crossley’s book, Henny is Stuck was published by Little Door on 13 March 2023. Aileen kindly answered a few of my questions. 1. Tell us a little about Henny is Stuck. Henny is Stuck is a story about a little chick that is still half stuck inside her shell. She cannot play with the…
Polis Loizou – Q&A
Polis Loizou is the author of The Way it Breaks, Disbanded Kingdom and A Good Year, which was published by Fairlight Books on 1 April 2022. Polis kindly answered a few of my questions. 1. Tell us a little about A Good Year. A Good Year is a queer historical novella with a large helping…
No Life for a Lady by Hannah Dolby – review
Published by Aria Fiction Publication date – 2 March 2023 Source – review copy Violet Hamilton is a woman who knows her own mind. Which, in 1896, can make things a little complicated… At 28, Violet’s father is beginning to worry she will never find a husband. But every suitor he presents, Violet finds a…
So Shall You Reap by Donna Leon – review
Published by Hutchinson Heinemann Publication date – 9 March 2023 Source – review copy On a cold November evening, Guido Brunetti and Paola are up late when a call from his colleague Ispettore Vianello arrives, alerting the Commissario that a hand has been seen in one of Venice’s canals. The body is soon found, and…
Victoria MacKenzie – Q&A
Victoria’ MacKenzie’s debut novel, For Thy Great Pain Have Mercy on My Little Pain, was published by Bloomsbury on 19 January 2023. Victoria kindly answered a few of my questions. 1. Tell us a little about For Thy Great Pain Have Mercy on My Little Pain. It’s a historical novel based on the lives of…
Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent – review
Published by Penguin Sandycove Publication date – 2 March 2023 Source – review copy Sally Diamond cannot understand why what she did was so strange. She was only doing what her father told her to do, to put him out with the rubbish when he died. Now Sally is the centre of attention, not only…
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