Kirsty Ferry is fast turning into one of my go-to authors for when I need a zing of brightness in my day! I was originally introduced to her work with Watch For Me By Candlelight and after reading and reviewing Summer at Carrick Park earlier in the year, I jumped at the opportunity to read … Continue reading Watch For Me At Christmas by Kirsty Ferry
Poetry: You Can Be Anyone / The Wedding Dress
That is right. I flipping went and wrote some poetry! It was definitely the module on my Creative Writing MA that I was the most nervous for, but, I've actually enjoyed it. Just seven weeks ago I had never even attempted to write a poem, so I am so chuffed with myself! I won't be … Continue reading Poetry: You Can Be Anyone / The Wedding Dress
Fallible Justice by Laura Laakso
I shall start by being perfectly honest - a crime/fantasy novel is not something I would ordinarily read. However, when I read the synopsis for Fallible Justice there was something in it that sang to me, and I knew that I had to read it! The author, Laura Laakso has created an entirely different reality in … Continue reading Fallible Justice by Laura Laakso
The Stepsister by Jenny O’Brien
When the email landed in my inbox inviting me to take part in this tour I was truly gutted that due to prior commitments I wasn't able to read and review The Stepsister in time for the tour. Described as a gripping psychological thriller, it looks absolutely brilliant, and the reviews I have been seeing … Continue reading The Stepsister by Jenny O’Brien
No One Can Hear You by Nikki Crutchley
I am delighted to be a part of the blog tour today for No One Can Hear You by Nikki Crutchley. My thanks to Rachel of Rachel's Random Resources for inviting me to be a part of the tour. No One Can Hear You is the second novel by Nikki Crutchley, and it's a cracking … Continue reading No One Can Hear You by Nikki Crutchley
A Spark of Light by Jodi Picoult
To say that I was excited to be approved to review this novel via Netgalley is an understatement. I squealed. Loudly. It is without exception my most anticipated release of the year, and I already have my ticket to see Jodi speak in Sheffield next week as part of the UK launch of the novel. … Continue reading A Spark of Light by Jodi Picoult
Before I Let You Go by Kelly Rimmer
I am absolutely delighted to be taking part in this blog tour today for the wonderful Before I Let You Go by Kelly Rimmer. My thanks to Anne Cater for arranging the tour and for asking me to be a part of it. Lexie is living the perfect life. She has a great job, a … Continue reading Before I Let You Go by Kelly Rimmer
Who Cares If They Die by Wendy Dranfield
Admittedly, I have been a little late to the party when it comes to enjoying a good psychological thriller, but I am now a complete convert and so I was very excited to read Who Cares If They Die by Wendy Dranfield. Officer Dean Matheson suspects foul play when an unidentified woman is found hanging … Continue reading Who Cares If They Die by Wendy Dranfield
The Fake Date by Lynda Stacey
The story begins with Ella Hope, alone and exposed following a brutal attack by an unknown assailant. Her memories of the night before are hazy at best, but she is sure that her attacker is the man with whom she had been on a date with the previous evening. A man who has already been … Continue reading The Fake Date by Lynda Stacey
University and the Mature Student
September marked the start of my second foray into higher education as a mature student with the commencement of an MA in Creative Writing. My undergraduate degree was enough of a challenge; I worked full time and studied full time and for two of the three years I also held down a long distance relationship … Continue reading University and the Mature Student
