The Book The novel is a modern classic and rightly so. Atwood’s rich prose and complex characterisation lifts off every page, bringing a story to… Read More »BOOK VERSUS FILM: The Handmaid’s Tale, For Better Or Worse?
As inhabitants of a modern world we read hundreds of text messages, emails and trashy articles on our phones every day. We can sit through… Read More »7 Brilliant Benefits Of Being A Voracious Reader
Calling Authors And Readers This blog is all about books and reading. We ALWAYS wants to hear from readers, authors, screenwriters, book bloggers and everyone… Read More »Guest Posts On The LVH Site
Many thanks to Emma Pullar, who’s done a BRILLIANT and in-depth rundown of the top 10 dystopian worlds you simply must read if you want… Read More »Top 10 Deplorable Dystopian Worlds
I love this from the unstoppable Hina Malik, who’s providing some great writing insights – not just for authors, but us readers who love dystopian… Read More »Top 5 Quotes For Creating Your Own Dystopian World
My first play, SIREN SONG, was produced at the Lion and Unicorn Theatre in 2013. My second play, the dystopian drama, RAPTURE, was previewed at… Read More »DYSTOPIAN NOVEMBER: Chat with playwright and screenwriter Lisa McMullin
This post originally appeared on Bang2write, my writing tips site and was written by the talented Olivia Brennan. There’s a certain formula that goes into… Read More »DYSTOPIAN NOVEMBER: 6 MUSTS In YA Dystopian Novels
If you are a crime fiction aficionado, then chances are you will have read at least ONE Agatha Christie novel! (In fact, AND THEN THERE… Read More »INFOGRAPHIC: Agatha Christie Novels Decoded
It’s London Book Fair 2016! Since it’s LBF, I thought I’d share something a little different from crime fiction this Writer Wednesday. Here’s a look… Read More »MY BOOKS – All About THE DECISION: LIZZIE’S STORY
I get asked all the time via B2W’s Twitter and Facebook, “HOW do I become a writer?” But the answer is frustratingly simple … JUST… Read More »Want To Be A Writer? Then Just Write!
Beautiful places hide dark secrets… Known as England’s ‘Little Switzerland’, the Exmoor village of Lynmouth is located on the doorstep of the dramatic Valley of The Rocks. Famous for its cliff railway and breath-taking scenery, Lynmouth has inspired many writers, including RD Blackmore’s Lorna Doone and 19th Century poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, who honeymooned there in 1812. Devon author LV Hay uses her local knowledge to bring forth the claustrophobic, dark domestic noir she has become known for. Grab your free book now!