The Cosy Christmas Teashop... About: From sleigh bells to wedding bells . . . After a rocky start, Ellie Hall baked her way into everyone’s hearts at Claverham Castle – even the miserly Lord Henry was won over – and the run-down teashop regained its old sparkle. Now Ellie has upgraded cupcakes for fairy tale … Continue reading Quick Shots Book Review: The Cosy Christmas Teashop (The Cosy Teashop #2) by Caroline Roberts
Month: Dec 2017
My Reading Life: Reading Bingo 2017
Last week I read a post about reading bingo on a blog I follow, Whispering Gums. It wasn't until after I commented about what fun it would be to participate in, that I realised the bingo card pictured looked a bit familiar: I had of course downloaded it at the beginning of the year and … Continue reading My Reading Life: Reading Bingo 2017
Book Review: Victoria by Daisy Goodwin
Victoria... About: “They think I am still a little girl who is not capable of being a Queen.” Lord Melbourne turned to look at Victoria. “They are mistaken. I have not known you long, but I observe in you a natural dignity that cannot be learnt. To me, ma’am, you are every inch a Queen.” … Continue reading Book Review: Victoria by Daisy Goodwin
Behind the Pen with Tea Cooper
It gives me great pleasure to welcome Tea Cooper to Behind the Pen with a few of her favourites. Over to you, Tea! What is your favourite…and why… Character from one of your books? I’m a bit flighty about this … it’s usually the hero or heroine in the book I’m writing however … Continue reading Behind the Pen with Tea Cooper
Merry Christmas!
I'd like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and hope your festive break is filled with everything that makes this time of year special for you. Thank you so much for your support throughout the year -- all of the likes, comments and shares -- I appreciate it immensely. I'll be … Continue reading Merry Christmas!
My Reading Life: Top Reads for 2017 — International Titles
A week ago I released my top reads for 2017 list, but this was entirely made up of Australian titles. Today's list is an international one and was decided using the same rules as my other list -- minus the requirement that the novel be Australian: 1. Has to have been published in 2017 2. … Continue reading My Reading Life: Top Reads for 2017 — International Titles
Behind the Pen with Maggie Christensen
Today on Behind the Pen I am pleased to welcome Maggie Christensen, here to talk about her latest release, The Good Sister, as well as letting us in on a few of her writing habits. When did you start writing and what was the catalyst? I started writing when I was … Continue reading Behind the Pen with Maggie Christensen
New Release Book Review: After the Blues by Kathy Lette
After the Blues: What Debbie Did Next... About: Now an adult, Debbie from Puberty Blues and her girlfriends reveal what women really say when men aren't around. Oh dear . . .! We are some years on now from Puberty Blues. Debbie and friends know for sure that girlfriends are the only people you can … Continue reading New Release Book Review: After the Blues by Kathy Lette
New Release Book Review: Love and Other Consolation Prizes by Jamie Ford
Love and Other Consolation Prizes... About: A powerful novel about an orphan boy who is raffled off at Seattle’s 1909 World Fair, and the friends who teach him what it really means to have a family, from the author of Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet. Inspired by a true story, this is … Continue reading New Release Book Review: Love and Other Consolation Prizes by Jamie Ford
Quick Shots Book Review: Feels Like Home by Lisa Ireland
Feels Like Home… About: When celebrity novelist Johanna Morgan surprises everyone by arriving back in Linden Gully three weeks early for her best friend’s wedding, she’s shocked to find her ex-boyfriend Ryan Galloway is back too and well-integrated in the community as the local vet. Jo’s maid-of-honour duties are not the only thing that’s brought … Continue reading Quick Shots Book Review: Feels Like Home by Lisa Ireland
Theresa Smith Writes 