The juniper tree looked as stolid as a grave marker, unruffled. Under the dirt was the compact and inside the compact was the black sand and in every grain of sand was Sevas, my first secret, my first lie, safe as death A gruesome curse. A city in upheaval. A monster with unquenchable appetites. As… Continue reading Blog Tour – Juniper & Thorn by Ava Reid
Category: Reviews
Book Review: Nick by Michael Farris Smith
“If there is one thing the lost are able to recognize it is the others who are just as wounded and wandering.” In this poignant novel we are given that desperate glimpse into the life of Nick Carraway, a character we all recognise but really know little about. The man who once narrated the story… Continue reading Book Review: Nick by Michael Farris Smith
Book Review: Warriors, Witches and Damn Rebel Bitches by Mairi Kidd
"I'll be glad to get sat doon and have a nice cup of tea."Maw Broon - Matriarch A beautifully poignant book that explores the lost stories of women in Scottish history. From writers to doctors to rulers and everyone in between, this book intends to bring these stories into the light and inspire. Mairi Kidd… Continue reading Book Review: Warriors, Witches and Damn Rebel Bitches by Mairi Kidd
Book Review: Ten Things About Writing by Joanne Harris
"Writing for pleasure... allows us to harness our creative energy and gives us a sense of achievement. It's cheaper than therapy."Joanne Harris I felt like I had finally found an author’s goldmine when I discovered Ten Things About Writing. What once started as a Twitter thread of advice for readers, turned into a handy book… Continue reading Book Review: Ten Things About Writing by Joanne Harris
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