Recently I came across a local Cork Writer, Aedin Johnston, who has written a book about a topic very close to her heart, entitled Finding James. Her Granduncle, James O’ Connor was a Cork man who was called to the Colours in August 1914. He nearly made it to the end of the war but died…
Details‘Everybody knows that in Ireland seventh sons of seventh sons have extraordinary powers and can do all kinds of mystical things….Hasn’t the gift been male since time immemorial? But Tulip isn’t in the least concerned. Times change even in the realms of the supernatural.’ Madam Tulip is a novel with a difference!! After reading a…
DetailsTwo women, separated by years, tied by secrets untold and haunted by tragedies that could not be foreseen The Last Night by Cesca Major is her latest novel, following on from the wonderful The Silent Hours. Published by Corvus (3rd November 2016), Cesca Major has written a fictional novel based around true events that took place in…
DetailsThe Last Days of Leda Grey is rather an unusual book with probably one of the most stunning covers I have seen in a long time….truly beautiful! Published by Orion, Essie Fox’s latest novel, is released this month (November 2016) and is one that will transport you, the reader, to a very different time and place!!…
DetailsI am absolutely delighted to welcome Sue Shepherd to Swirl and Thread today. Sue is the author of Doesn’t Everyone Have a Secret? and, her latest novel OUT NOW, Love Them and Leave Them I do so hope you enjoy…..
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Emily Hearne Age 10
My review of I See You by Claire Mackintosh. Great read folks!!
DetailsToday I have the pleasure of the company of author of The Brazilian Husband, Rebecca Powell . Now living in France, but born in Bristol, ‘Rebecca discovered an early love of stories from weekly visits to the local library with her mum, sister and brothers (novelists Gareth L Powell and Huw Powell) and from hours…
DetailsIt’s always great to be involved with a blogtour, especially when the book is something as unique and slightly Gothic as Beneath the Skin. Published by Polygon and written by Sandra Ireland this was one book I was looking forward to reading. My full review is now available to read Here But in the meantime I…
Details‘CHAOS ~ A vast chasm or void Anarchy The science of unpredictability’ No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Patricia Cornwell delivers her twenty-fourth thriller starring medical examiner Dr. Kay Scarpetta, CHAOS. Published by Harper Collins, on 20th October, I was delighted to be invited to hop on the CHAOS blogtour bus!! Please read on to…
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