I am delighted to welcome Katherine Brabon to Behind the Pen today, here to chat about her newly released novel, The Shut Ins. How would you describe this novel if you could only use 5 words? Loneliness and desire in Japan. What prompted you to write The Shut Ins? For me, a book or story … Continue reading Behind the Pen with Katherine Brabon
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Behind the Pen with Michelle Wright
Today I warmly welcome Michelle Wright to Behind the Pen, chatting about her debut novel, Small Acts of Defiance. Michelle Wright is an award-winning writer who brings to life a remarkable range of characters, winning many awards, including The Age short story competition. Her collection of short stories, Fine, was shortlisted for the Victorian Premier's … Continue reading Behind the Pen with Michelle Wright
Book Review: Mrs England by Stacey Halls
Mrs England… About the Book: From the bestselling author of The Familiars and The Foundling comes Stacey Halls' most compelling and ambitious novel to date. West Yorkshire, 1904. When newly graduated nurse Ruby May takes a position looking after the children of Charles and Lilian England, a wealthy couple from a powerful dynasty of mill … Continue reading Book Review: Mrs England by Stacey Halls
Book Review: Before You Knew My Name by Jacqueline Bublitz
Before You Knew My Name… About the Book: This is not just another novel about a dead girl. When she arrived in New York on her 18th birthday carrying nothing but $600 cash and a stolen camera, Alice Lee was looking for a fresh start. Now, just one month later, she is the city's latest … Continue reading Book Review: Before You Knew My Name by Jacqueline Bublitz
Book Review: The Borgias by Paul Strathern
The Borgias… About the Book: The sensational story of the rise and fall of one of the most notorious families in history, by the author of The Medici. The Borgia family have become a byword for evil. Corruption, incest, ruthless megalomania, avarice and vicious cruelty - all have been associated with their name. But the … Continue reading Book Review: The Borgias by Paul Strathern
Book Review: The French Gift by Kirsty Manning
The French Gift… About the Book: A forgotten manuscript threatens to unravel the past … Fresnes Prison, 1940: Margot Bisset, a former maid from the Riviera, finds herself in a prison cell with writer and French Resistance fighter, Josephine Murant. Together, they are transferred to a work camp in Germany, where the secrets they share … Continue reading Book Review: The French Gift by Kirsty Manning
Book Review: The Imitator by Rebecca Starford…
The Imitator... About the Book: A page-turning World War Two spy thriller, based on true events. Out of place at boarding school, scholarship girl Evelyn Varley realises that the only way for her to fit in is to be like everyone else. She hides her true self and what she really thinks behind the manners … Continue reading Book Review: The Imitator by Rebecca Starford…
Behind the Pen – A Few of my Favourites with Laura Bloom
After enjoying The Women and The Girls so much, it gives me great pleasure to welcome the author, Laura Bloom, to Behind the Pen to share with us a few of her favourites. Over to you Laura, what is your favourite…and why… Character from one of your books? Carol, from The Women and The Girls … Continue reading Behind the Pen – A Few of my Favourites with Laura Bloom
Book Review: The Women and the Girls by Laura Bloom
The Women and the Girls... About the Book: A kind of Monkey Grip meets 'Nine to Five', The Women and The Girls explores the price - and the rewards - of family and friendship in the Age of Aquarius - and at the dawning of the Age of Divorce. Three friends. Three marriages left behind. … Continue reading Book Review: The Women and the Girls by Laura Bloom
Behind the Pen with Sue Williams
It gives me great pleasure to welcome Sue Williams back to the blog to talk about her latest release and debut novel, Elizabeth & Elizabeth. Sue Williams, Author, Journalist, Writer How many novels have you written and published? One. Elizabeth & Elizabeth, an historical fiction novel, is my first. I’ve written around 25 other books … Continue reading Behind the Pen with Sue Williams
