Is Moonflower Murders by Anthony Horowitz inspired by Agatha Christie?
Why it’s OK to write a standard, a classic format mystery story.
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Book Review & Writer Tips – Dear Ijeawele, A Feminist Manifesto, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
That’s the whole point with feminism that you don’t have to agree with everything that somebody says to you, it’s a very personal thing to you, to your family, to your views, not necessarily politics, but your personality and your own strength of character.
How To Write A Book Based On My Personal Experience (With Roxanne San Jose)
Without passion, there is lack of perseverance and without hard work, nothing can be done.
How Not To Prep For Camp Nano – AKA – Ten Things To Do To Avoid Writing…
As all writers know, and all budding writers should know, procrastination is the best part, so here’s my ten things to do to avoid writing.
No Spoiler Book Review! – The Wife Between Us
I’m curious for your opinion, do you agree with me about this one?
Book Review – Sick III – Christa Wojciechowski (No Spoilers!)
This dark, and I mean dark, thought provoking trilogy is written by a wonderful woman writer, lucky enough to live her dream.
Book Review (No Spoiler!) Station Eleven – Emily St. John Mandel
You know I’m passionate about books, writing and words.
Insidious Intent, Val McDermid – My Latest Book Review
My reviews are short, informative, fun, positive, eclectic and importantly I promise ‘no spoilers.’
Want To Know How To Be A Screenwriter? Book Review of The ‘Last Book On Screenwriting’ – Save The Cat!, Blake Snyder
This ultimate insider’s guide reveals the secrets that none dare admit
No Spoiler Book Review – where my heart used to beat, Sebastian Faulks
I imagined him in a slightly mucky rain coat, hair a bit unbrushed, a bit of dandruff on his collar. In his youth, an army uniform well pressed but also well worn.
No Spoiler Book Review of the Beautiful Debut Novel – Part Star Part Dust, L M Valiram
It reads like an epic, maybe one day we’ll see it transformed into film, it has that cinematic feel.
No Spoiler Book Review – Autobiography – The Motorcycle Diaries, Ernesto Che Guevara
You will learn so much about this iconic figure from 20th century history I don’t want to spoil it for you, but wow it’s worth the read.
Book Review of Non-Fiction / Autobiographical Book – On Writing, A Memoir of The Craft, Stephen King
We may not all end up with a back list as long as your arm, but if you want to write it’s a great place to get advice from someone who knows. He truly does have the t-shirt.
No Spoiler Book Review of the Beautiful, Curious, Booker Prize Winning – The English Patient, Michael Ondaatje
Before I watch any movie or TV adaptations I try to read the book. This frees me to immerse myself in the writer’s original work and, importantly, my own imagination.
Book Review of THE BRILLIANT – His Bloody Project, Graeme Macrae Burnet
A small town murder occurs, in true ‘TV detective Columbo’ style you know who did it, but you are still drawn into the tale. Brutal moments, hidden undercurrents and stubborn survival instincts all described simply and in deserved prize-winning ways.
Book Review – The Hunger Games – Mockingjay, Suzanne Collins
If you wish to analyse it further rather than just see it as a piece of fiction you can see a political tone to the novel.
Book Review – Chance Developments – A McCall Smith
What a joy, a small hand size hardback book, beautifully bound and tactile.