Under the Reader’s Radar – celebrating the quiet novel

There are thousands upon thousands of books published each year. Only a small percentage of those make it to the best-seller list. That doesn’t mean that the rest aren’t worthy of reading. It may be that they are written by self-published authors who don’t have the marketing knowledge or a small independent publisher who doesn’t have the…

Talking as Fast as I Can by Lauren Graham – review

Published by Virago Publication date – 6 December 2016 Source – review copy “A funny, intimate memoir by Lauren Graham, the beloved star of Gilmore Girls and Parenthood, which recounts her experiences on Gilmore Girls – the first and second time – and shares stories about life, love, and working in Hollywood. In this collection of…

Heaven’s Rage, An Imaginary Autobiography by Leslie Tate – guest post

Today I’m pleased to welcome Leslie Tate to the blog. Leslie is the author of Purple and Blue and his latest book, Heaven’s Rage was published on 1 December 2016. Here Leslie talks about writing Heaven’s Rage. HEAVEN’S RAGE, AN IMAGINARY AUTOBIOGRAPHY If you’re like me, when you look back at childhood, the scenes in…

The Vanishing by Sophia Tobin – Review

Published by Simon and Schuster Publication date 12 January 2017 Source – review copy “A story of intrigue and revenge, perfect for fans of Jane Eyre and Fingersmith, The Miniaturist and Burial Rites. On top of the Yorkshire Moors, in an isolated spot carved out of the barren landscape, lies White Windows, a house of…

Kate Blackadder – Q&A

Today I’m pleased to welcome Kate Blackadder to the blog. Kate’s debut novel Stella’s Christmas Wish was published by Black and White Publishing on 3 November 2016. Kate answered a few of my questions. 1. Tell us a little about Stella’s Christmas Wish.  Stella works long hours in the City of London and tries to…