Ophelia Street, North London, 1970. A young reporter lives in a flat there and watches the inhabitants. Written over four seasons this novel tells the stories of some of those who live and work in the street. The writing is beautifully descriptive and observational. The stories told with an unemotional detachment. There is much that […]
I chose to read Between the Lines as a member of Rosie’s Book Review Team. I received a copy from the author, but that does not alter my review. American Sadie Reed is an editor and is sent from New York to Great Missenden, England, by her boss, Jess Harper, to help British author Corbyn […]
Ordinary Joe: Joseph Carter is a decent guy who makes a terrible decision. This story is an explanation as to why he was led down the wrong path, it is so easily done with the right temptation, and the severe consequences of his actions. With what he then endured, revenge was never far from his […]
I enjoyed the first anthology, The Wife, The Mistress, and the Guinea Pig and Other Stories, so much I immediately bought this one when it was published. I was not disappointed. Many of the pieces took me back to Arran which is such a wonderful place to be, if only in your mind. There […]
“Art is never finished, only abandoned,” is a quote attributed to Leonardo DaVinci. It highlights the fact that perfection is unattainable and creative work is only completed when the artist chooses to stop and let it go. This is something I really struggle with when writing. When to let go. In my day job […]
Sometimes you’re not sure about whether to try a new to you author, both in terms of investment of time and money, or not, and I’m a firm believer in trying a taster first, where possible. This charming short story is just such an opportunity to see if you like the writer’s style before going […]
How is revenge like ice cream? As I’m sure you’re aware, I’m rubbish at marketing but I absolutely have to share this. Here’s a quick post to share a fabulous blog post published by the hilarious Barb Taub. It is all about revenge, plus there’s a terrific review for A Stolen Future… Please go […]
I chose to read Murder at the Summer Cheese Festival as a member of Rosie’s Book Review Team. I received a copy from the author, but that doesn’t alter my review in any way. Murder at the Summer Cheese Festival is the first whodunnit in a new cosy mystery series set in a lovely […]
I rarely indulge in anything of the horror genre but when you love someone’s writing you read everything they’ve written and so, as a member of Rosie Ambers Book Review Team, I was delighted when this short story came up and I chose it immediately. I received a copy from the author, but that does […]
I’ll start this review by saying that the short stories that feature in The Emporium are a delight to read from start to finish. Told by the unnamed owner of a particularly intriguing shop, they are tales you know but told in a way that is refreshing and entertaining. I should add that these […]
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