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#AuthorSpotlight: Frances Evesham, #Author of ‘Danger at Thatcham Hall’

Victorian Crime Mystery Frances Evesham writes Victorian crime mystery. Danger at Thatcham Hall is her second novel. It takes us back to Thatcham Hall, the location of her first novel, An Independent Woman. Thatcham Hall ia a large country estate in Victorian England, where the reader will encounter more mysteries and romance. My Review DangerContinue reading “#AuthorSpotlight: Frances Evesham, #Author of ‘Danger at Thatcham Hall’”

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#3linethursday: Mary’s Monster

This post was written in response to this weeks’ Three Line Thursday prompt. Mary’s Monster A spark gave life to the monster in her mind, The twisted ink from her quill ignited the blaze, Her fingers drew the blood which spilled onto the parchment. On 31 October 1831, the first revised editionContinue reading “#3linethursday: Mary’s Monster”

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Carrot Ranch #FlashFiction Challenge October 7

This post was written in response to Charli Mills Flash Fiction Challenge over at Carrot Ranch October 7, 2015 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about a thief or a theft. Consider motives and repercussions. Is the act a matter of perception? Is it a daring maneuver or a desperateContinue reading “Carrot Ranch #FlashFiction Challenge October 7”

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#SoCS Oct 10/15 Procrastinating, Choosing, and Listing.

This post was written in response to Linda G. Hill’s Stream of Consciousness prompt: Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is: “ing.” The first word of your post must end in the letters “ing.” Extra points if the final word of the post does too. Enjoy! On this occasion, I was also prompted byContinue reading “#SoCS Oct 10/15 Procrastinating, Choosing, and Listing.”

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#BookReview and #AuthorSpotlight: Bert Murray #Author of Through The Riptide #RBRT

This weeks’ Author Spotlight Features Bert Murray, co-author of Through the Riptide My Review After fighting off an attack and escaping a sexual assault with the help of her friend / neighbour and his dog, Lindsey decides to leave Manhattan for a time to recover emotionally. Her ambitious and self-absorbed ex-boyfriend, Karl, offers her aContinue reading “#BookReview and #AuthorSpotlight: Bert Murray #Author of Through The Riptide #RBRT”

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#3lineThursday & #NationalPoetryDay ‘Drops of Light’

This post was written in response to the picture prompt at Three Line Thursday. It’s a simple and creative writing challenge: One picture. Your response. Three lines. Maximum thirty words. More information here DROPS A drop of your soul Gushed into my heart Flooding the world with our tide. **** National PoetryContinue reading “#3lineThursday & #NationalPoetryDay ‘Drops of Light’”

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#IWSG Book Signing: My Tentative To Do List

This post was written in response to The Insecure Writers Support Group, which posts every first Wednesday of every month. **** I have attended book signings, but I’ve never really thought about the organization. I just turned up, enjoyed myself, chatted to the author, bought the book, had the book signed, and left. Now it’sContinue reading “#IWSG Book Signing: My Tentative To Do List”

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Drama in #AllHallowsAtEyreHall #Giveaway Winners!

Last week, I asked readers to check out chapter one of All Hallows at Eyre Hall and tell me which they thought were the most dramatic lines. I offered two paperback copies in exchange for their insights. This is what they came up with: According to Dorothy Parker, who blogs at yadadarcyyada Vague Meanderings ofContinue reading “Drama in #AllHallowsAtEyreHall #Giveaway Winners!”

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#SoCS Oct 3/15 Expect the Unexpected

This post was written in response to Linda Hill’s prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday Great Expectations On this occasion, Linda’s asked us to let our minds flow on the words expect and unexpected. I believe these two words describe exactly what readers are looking for, and what authors try their best to incorporate intoContinue reading “#SoCS Oct 3/15 Expect the Unexpected”

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#BookReview ‘Those Children Are Ours’ by David Burnett

This Book Review and Author Spotlight is part of a Blog Tour of Those Children Are Ours by David Burnett, organised by Brook Cottage Books. Blurb: Those Children Are Ours Jennie Bateman screamed at her daughters, cursed at her husband, packed a bag, and walked away. Twelve years later, she petitions the family court forContinue reading “#BookReview ‘Those Children Are Ours’ by David Burnett”