The 2023 Rathbones Folio Prize, which was established in 2013, is described as ‘borderless and open to all genres – fiction, non-fiction, and poetry – which means it reflects a greater diversity and variety of voices present in our literary culture and society as a whole.‘ The winner of the Rathbones Folio Prize will be…
‘A young mother befriends a new neighbour—but soon finds her an unwelcome presence, in this psychological thriller with a powerful twist.’– Remember Me Remember Me by Lynda Renham will publish with Bloodhound Books February 6th. Today I am delighted to share with you all further details about Remember Me, a book that is being reissued…
‘It doesn’t matter how long you read for or what you read, it doesn’t matter whether you’re an avid reader, a reluctant reader, a lapsed reader or a new reader, this campaign is for you.‘Libraries Ireland are asking you all to take a pledge to commit to reading for Ireland on Friday February 25th with…
‘Whether you are a new writer or a seasoned writer looking to find out more about novel planning, this two in one guidebook and journal can help. It covers absolutely everything and I had so much fun creating the content and designing every page by hand.’– Amanda J Evans When browsing through my Facebook feed…
“We’re all human beings, and with a little effort and a willingness to put aside preconceptions, we can all be understood”– Backstories Backstories by Simon Van der Velde is published today March 25th with Smoke & Mirrors Press. Described as ‘a unique collection of stories each told from the point of view of a famous,…
It was with great excitement that I settled down to join the Hodder & Stoughton 2021 virtual fiction showcase which took place last Thursday, 21st January. The event was presented by Sara Cox, one of radio’s most enduring and well-loved broadcasters, known to millions of listeners for her shows on BBC Radio 1 & Radio 2.…
‘A gripping and atmospheric thriller inspired by true events, this is the story of a deadly game of espionage, destined to change the course of the most crucial battle in the Second World War‘The Winter Agent by Gareth Rubin I was very lucky to get the opportunity to be involved in the blog tour in May…
‘Suppose you wake up one morning to find yourself dead. You can see yourself clearly in the mirror, and feel the same as you did the day before. But today is the day of your funeral. What do you do?’– The Day Henry Died It is a great pleasure to welcome author Lynda Renham today…
‘166 women signed up to fly Spitfires and bombers from factories to airfields across England. It was an adventure that would cost many their lives.‘ Today it is a pleasure to shine a spotlight on The Beauty Chorus by Kate Lord Brown which was released in digital format April 30th. It is described as ‘an…
Inspired by her own long-term struggles with an eating disorder, Liz Jones’ debut comic novel Eight and a Half Stone is an honest look at how women view their bodies, and themselves.– Eight and a Half Stone I am delighted to be on tour today with Eight and a Half Stone by author, and renowned columnist, Liz Jones. It…