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All About Cover Art – Which Is Your Favourite?

All About Cover Art Have you ever decided to read a book simply because you liked the artwork on the cover? There’s a reason why!… Read More »All About Cover Art – Which Is Your Favourite?

Why Diversity Matters In 21st Century Writing

Keynote Speech I was invited to give the keynote speech at the City Lit Festival of Writing last weekend – wow! I was honoured… Read More »Why Diversity Matters In 21st Century Writing

Wee Girl Reviews: Two Books For Kids

Wee Girl Reviews It’s ALREADY time for the next instalment of Wee Girl Reviews! Seems like May is a popular time for picture books, because… Read More »Wee Girl Reviews: Two Books For Kids

CRIMINALLY GOOD: Doug Johnstone, author

1) So, who are you & what have you written? I’m Doug Johnstone, a Scottish novelist, musician and journalist, amongst other things. I’ve had nine… Read More »CRIMINALLY GOOD: Doug Johnstone, author

BOOK VERSUS FILM: The Revenant – Dead Truth

Adaptation So, this time I thought I’d take a look at the revisionist history novel, The Revenant and its subsequent adaptation, which earned Leonardo DiCaprio… Read More »BOOK VERSUS FILM: The Revenant – Dead Truth

Wee Girl Reviews: Mr Snuffles’ Birthday

Wee Girl Reviews It’s time for the next instalment of Wee Girl Reviews! Emmeline, aka ‘Wee Girl (2)’ is 6 years old and a tiny… Read More »Wee Girl Reviews: Mr Snuffles’ Birthday

Just For Fun: Shakespearean Insult Generator

April is the month of The Bard, especially since he lived and died on the same day (April 23rd). So, how literary were you last… Read More »Just For Fun: Shakespearean Insult Generator

BEST OF 3: Niraj Kapur, Author, Screenwriter and Entrepreneur

In 2010, I had a mid-life crisis after I lost my job in the recession and couldn’t pay the bills. After months of struggling, feeling… Read More »BEST OF 3: Niraj Kapur, Author, Screenwriter and Entrepreneur

Literary Homes – Which Is Your Favourite?

We all imagine the homes of our favourite characters, from ‘real world’ characters like Sherlock Holmes, through to the more horrifying like Dracula, or fantasy… Read More »Literary Homes – Which Is Your Favourite?

Book Versus Film: WILD Rocks, But Which Is Better?

The Book I LOVE this book. I have posted before that I love memoir anyway, so I should have known the chances were high I… Read More »Book Versus Film: WILD Rocks, But Which Is Better?

CRIMINALLY GOOD: Sophie Hannah, author

1) So, who are you & what have you written? I’m Sophie Hannah: a crime writer, a poet and (more recently, and to my huge surprise) the… Read More »CRIMINALLY GOOD: Sophie Hannah, author

Wee Girl Reviews: The Dog Ate My Homework

Wee Girl Reviews Emmeline, aka ‘Wee Girl (2)’ is 6 years old and a tiny book blogger. She has been enjoying playing in the recent… Read More »Wee Girl Reviews: The Dog Ate My Homework