Ever since I met Geralt of Rivia in the game, The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt and posted about it in W is for Witcher, I have been exploring the origins of that world in the creations of Andrzej Sapkowski. After reviewing the first book in Geralt’s chronology – The Last Wish – I kept … Continue reading
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button – a review
Another Thursday, another review, but my brain won’t co-operate. Not because I don’t know what to review, but because I’m uninspired. At the end of April, I posted Z is for Zelda which included the information that F Scott Fitzgerald’s wife was called Zelda. When I admitted that I’d never read any Fitzgerald, one well-read … Continue reading
Born in a Treacherous Time – Blog Hop
Today, I have the pleasure of taking part in the Blog Hop for fellow author Jacqui Murray’s historical novel, Born in a Treacherous Time. Some of us take our time crafting our creations – I took over 13 years with my debut, even though it was a mystery. It’s therefore totally understandable that Jacqui took two … Continue reading
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe – a review
Today’s review post is of a book I re-read for the Insecure Writer’s Support Group (Book Club). As a child, I had read The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and it became a book that I’ve re-read a few times. I admit that it’s not my favourite Narnia book – that honour goes to The … Continue reading
The Secret Keeper – a review
How many books deserve a re-read as soon as we turn the last page? Today’s review is one of those wonderful gems that encouraged me to re-indulge by reading large sections throughout and to see and smile at how cleverly the tapestry was crafted. The Secret Keeper by Kate Morton (Goodreads Author) During a summer party … Continue reading
#TheIWSG Titles or Names?
The months seem to be flashing by in leaping bounces. Is that the result of spring in the air, or the pull of summer? Whatever the reason, it’s time for another Insecure Writer’s Support Group monthly blog post and my latest attempt to write to the IWSG voluntary prompt: June 6 question – What’s harder … Continue reading