FOLLOW THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD BOOK DETAILS The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz (The Oz Series, Book 1) L. Frank Baum Genre: Children’s Classic, Juvenile Fantasy Publisher: Hesperus Press Format: Paperback, 144 Pages Date: 25th January 2013 (First Published 1900) ISBN-10: 1843913909 ISBN-13: 9781843913900 THE REVIEW A young girl and her pet dog find... Continue Reading →
The Catalyst For My Writing Aspirations
I have always taken it for granted that for every author, whether published or unpublished, there is one specific book read during their childhood that planted the seed which would eventually grow into the desire to be a storyteller. I know that I can trace the beginning of my own journey to becoming an author... Continue Reading →
Book Quote: “We’re A Different Sort Of Thief…”
THE QUOTABLE QUOTE OF THE DAY Frequently described as Oliver Twist meets Ocean’s Eleven, The Lies Of Locke Lamora is the critically acclaimed first book of the Gentleman Bastard series by Scott Lynch. It’s an inventive heist tale that combines exemplary world building with strong characterisation and intricate plotting. It’s well worth a read... Continue Reading →
Evaluating The Two Most Commonly Given Writing Tips
There are two pieces of writing advice I can guarantee that every aspiring author has received numerous times while pursuing their writing ambitions. The first advice is “read a lot,” and the second is “write a lot.” Both are simple, straightforward tips that likely seem so obvious you might wonder why anyone would find... Continue Reading →
Book Review: The Fallen Blade By Jon Courtenay Grimwood
ACT ONE OF THE ASSASSINI BOOK DETAILS The Fallen Blade (The Assassini, Book 1) Jon Courtney Grimwood Genre: Historical Fantasy Publisher: Orbit Format: Paperback, 432 Pages Date: 5th April 2012 (First Published 2011) ISBN-10: 1841498467 ISBN-13: 9781841498461 THE REVIEW A ship docks at night in the city state of Venice, and customs officers... Continue Reading →