To celebrate the release of her latest novel, Esther Campion joins me today for Behind the Pen, as part of her blog tour for The House of Second Chances. Over to you Esther… What is your favourite…and why… Character from one of your books? Tracey Pope is in both of my novels. She is the … Continue reading Blog Tour: Behind the Pen with Esther Campion
Month: Feb 2019
Book Club for March
Here are our book club titles for March! Discussion will commence in the Page by Page Facebook group towards the end of March. If you’re not on Facebook, please feel free to revisit this post and share your reading thoughts in the comments section below. The Chocolate Maker's Wife by Karen Brooks Published by HQ … Continue reading Book Club for March
New Release Book Review: The Things We Cannot Say by Kelly Rimmer
The Things We Cannot Say… About the Book: 2019 Life changed beyond recognition for Alice when her son, Eddie, was born with autism spectrum disorder. She must do everything to support him, but at what cost to her family? When her cherished grandmother is hospitalised, a hidden box of mementoes reveals a tattered photo of … Continue reading New Release Book Review: The Things We Cannot Say by Kelly Rimmer
New Release Book Review: The Chocolate Maker’s Wife by Karen Brooks
The Chocolate Maker's Wife... About the Book: Australian author Karen Brooks rewrites women back into history with this sweeping, breathtakingly researched tale of 17th century London. Set against the backdrop of Restoration London, the plague and the Great Fire, this is a tale of cruelty, revenge, redemption, love and hope, and the sweet, sinister temptation … Continue reading New Release Book Review: The Chocolate Maker’s Wife by Karen Brooks
Behind the Pen with Karen Viggers
Today I am delighted to welcome Karen Viggers to Behind the Pen. Her latest release, The Orchardist's Daughter, is a beautiful story about the intersection between nature and humanity. I loved it and I'm so pleased to be able to feature it again through this interview. What provided the initial inspiration for The Orchardist’s Daughter? … Continue reading Behind the Pen with Karen Viggers
New Release Book Review: The Victory Garden by Rhys Bowen
The Victory Garden… About the Book: From the bestselling author of The Tuscan Child comes a beautiful and heart-rending novel of a woman’s love and sacrifice during the First World War. As the Great War continues to take its toll, headstrong twenty-one-year-old Emily Bryce is determined to contribute to the war effort. She is convinced … Continue reading New Release Book Review: The Victory Garden by Rhys Bowen
Behind the Pen with G.S. Johnston
Today I welcome historical novelist G.S. Johnston to Behind the Pen, celebrating the release of his latest novel, Sweet Bitter Cane. When did you start writing and what was the catalyst? I’ve always lived in my imagination. I was a sickly a child and spent a lot of time at home. So I would make … Continue reading Behind the Pen with G.S. Johnston
Release Day for Sunshine by Kim Kelly
Sunshine... About the Book: A tale of longing, loss and growing love under the bright Australian sun. It's 1921 and the Great War has left in its wake untold tragedy, not only in lives lost, but in the guilt of survivors, the deep-set scars of old wounds and the sting of redoubled bigotries. In the … Continue reading Release Day for Sunshine by Kim Kelly
#BookBingo – Round 4
These double rounds are turning into a habit, one I'd better dial back on or else I'll finish this bingo challenge sooner than planned and have to start it all over again. The latest squares I have checked off are: Book set in an exotic location: The Moon Sister by Lucinda Riley Set primarily in … Continue reading #BookBingo – Round 4
New Release Book Review: Small Blessings by Emily Brewin
Small Blessings… About the Book: Through the unlikeliest of friendships comes a second chance. Rosie Larson doesn't trust people - and with good reason. Her violent ex-boyfriend, Joel, is out of jail and she's determined he won't find her or their eleven-year-old son. For Isobel Hutchins, the cost of success is beginning to prove too … Continue reading New Release Book Review: Small Blessings by Emily Brewin