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River Witch - Cheryl Burman 9th sept

Cheryl Burman's lyrical prose weaves a story of relatable characters with a strong inspiring lead. Secrets tumble out, giving pause for...

Book Reviews - J C Paulson - Blood and Dust.

This book has a very appropriate title. I have never read a western before. This was an excellent baptism. Paulson writes a great story...

Book Reviews - Dreena Collins - Short Stories

Dreena Collins doing what she does best - writing stories. I love the variety in this book. Each character is well drawn and relatable....

Book Reviews - Julie Kusma and Derek R King - Honey Words to Heal and Mend

Julie Kusma and Derek King combine their poetic talent to bring words that resonate with the broken, damaged places we inhabit visible or...

Book Reviews - Julie Kusma and Derek R King - Amore and Abracadabra

Poetic words of love flow from these pages from the entwined poets. Emotion expressed in simple relatable terms. This partnership has a...

Book Reviews - Rue Sparks

Some books leave you with a lot of words to write. Some books leave you unsure how to do them justice. Read this in one sitting. I wanted...

Book Reviews - R S Jonesee - Postscript Island Series

At the beginning of this book I thought it was one thing and as I got further in I realised it wasn't. R.S.Jonesee made me reconsider...

Book Reviews - Georgia Springate -Beyond

This is not my usual genre. I am not a young adult by any means. However the description spoke to me and I am very glad it did. Georgia...

The scary but satisfying process of writing book two in a series - Fi Phillips

On 2nd August this year, Magic Bound - the second novel in my fantasy series - will be published by Burning Chair. I still get all tingly...

Joanne Paulson Interview

When and how did you start writing? I’ve been a writer all my life and make my living with words and their specific arrangements for...