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🚨 Cover Reveal! 🚨 – Rollo, The Bravest Chicken in the World

Posted on March 13, 2023 Leave a Comment

Rollo, The Bravest Chicken in the World is ready to be released!

So, About That Chicken Story I Mentioned…

Posted on February 23, 2023 Leave a Comment

If you have read my new kids book, Detective Mo and the Mystery of the Stolen Cake, you might have noticed the title reveal of another book on the back page: Rollo, The Bravest Chicken in the World.

Book Review: The Thursday Murder Club

Posted on October 30, 2021 Leave a Comment

I probably bought The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman for the same reason you did: I remembered how funny, likable and intelligent the author seemed to be on Pointless and thought that would mean his writing would be equally as funny, likable and intelligent.

Book Review: To Ash and Dust by H.L. Walsh

Posted on August 22, 2021 Leave a Comment

I have been eager to find out what happens next for Malach, Amara and the other characters in the ‘Deliverance’ trilogy, and so I jumped at the chance to read an ARC copy of the second book, To Ash and Dust, in exchange for an honest review.

Book Review: Mark of the Raven

Posted on August 15, 2021 Leave a Comment

I love a good old fashioned high fantasy set in faintly medieval inspired magical worlds and Christian fantasy Mark of the Raven by Morgan L. Busse promised to be exactly that…. In general, an enjoyable book… It didn’t knock my socks off but it was okay.

5 Signs You Should Quit Reading That Novel

Posted on June 9, 2021 1 Comment

If you’re reading a novel you’re not too sure about, here’s a few warning signs that it might be time to abandon it altogether, randomly illustrated with Star Trek gifs.

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6 Things I’ve Learned About Writing Fiction

Posted on May 28, 2021 Leave a Comment

Today I’ve decided to share a brief selection of some of the lessons I’ve learned over the years which I think has helped to make me a better writer.

Super Snappy Speed Reviews: Children’s Edition (vol. 2)

Posted on May 23, 2021 Leave a Comment

These reviews reflect nothing but my own personal opinions and impressions, sliced, diced and shredded into a few short sentences. The books I have selected have nothing in common, save the fact that they are all fictional stories for very young children.

What Should I Spend My Waterstones Vouchers On?

Posted on May 19, 2021 1 Comment

I’m calling on you, dear reader, to help me decide what to buy from Waterstones this year (while reserving the right to ignore all your suggestions if I don’t like them).