At the time of compiling this list, I had read 170 books throughout 2018. To be honest, I find it overwhelming to come up with top titles lists, yet, every year, I'm still drawn to the task. I've read a lot of books this year that I've given 5 stars to. I've also read some … Continue reading 2018 Reading Highlights
Fiction
Behind the Pen with Tim Hawken
Last week I read and reviewed an incredible novel titled If Kisses Cured Cancer. Today I'm so pleased to be able to welcome the author, T.S. Hawken, whose actual name is Tim, to Behind the Pen. Over to you Tim... When did you start writing and what was the catalyst? I started writing seriously … Continue reading Behind the Pen with Tim Hawken
New Release Book Review: If Kisses Cured Cancer by T.S. Hawken
If Kisses Cured Cancer... About the Book: Matt Pearce is depressed, working an uninspiring job and lacking any prospect of dragging his life out of mediocrity. That is until he meets Joy: a cancer survivor who lives beyond the rules of normal people. As the pair go on a series of unusual dates - from … Continue reading New Release Book Review: If Kisses Cured Cancer by T.S. Hawken
Behind the Pen with P.J. Roscoe
Today I warmly welcome UK multi-genre author, P.J. Roscoe, to Behind the Pen. Over to you Paula... How many novels have you written and published? I have written five novels. ‘Echoes’, ‘Freya’s Child’, ‘Between Worlds’, ‘Diary of Margery Blake’ are all available now. ‘Where Rivers Meet’ is in the queue at the publishers … Continue reading Behind the Pen with P.J. Roscoe
Book Review: The White Princess by Philippa Gregory
The White Princess... About the Book: The haunting story of the mother of the Tudors, Elizabeth of York, wife to Henry VII. Beautiful eldest daughter of Edward IV and Elizabeth Woodville - the White Queen - the young princess Elizabeth faces a conflict of loyalties between the red rose and the white. Forced into marriage … Continue reading Book Review: The White Princess by Philippa Gregory
Book Review: The Most Beautiful Woman in Florence by Alyssa Palombo
The Most Beautiful Woman in Florence... About the Book: In 15th Century Italy, a girl as beautiful as Simonetta Cattaneo never wants for marriage proposals. When Marco Vespucci - a handsome young man, highly favoured by the Medici in Florence - asks for her hand, she eagerly accepts. Even before her wedding is set, Simonetta … Continue reading Book Review: The Most Beautiful Woman in Florence by Alyssa Palombo
Book Review: Still Me by Jojo Moyes
Still Me... About the Book: The third Lou Clark novel by Jojo Moyes, following the number one international bestsellers Me Before You and After You. Lou Clark arrives in New York ready to start a new life, confident that she can embrace this new adventure and keep her relationship with Ambulance Sam alive across … Continue reading Book Review: Still Me by Jojo Moyes
Behind the Pen with Christine Wells
Today it gives me great pleasure to welcome Christine Wells to Behind the Pen with a few of her favourites and a chance to win a signed copy of her latest release, The Juliet Code. Over to you Christine... What is your favourite…and why… Character from one of your books? That is … Continue reading Behind the Pen with Christine Wells
Thoughts on a Bookish TV mini-series: The White Queen
I've spent the last couple of days immersed in the last twenty years of The War of the Roses, a volatile time in English history, whereupon the death of King Richard III resulted in the end of The Middle Ages and the beginning of the reign of The House Of Tudor. The White Queen is … Continue reading Thoughts on a Bookish TV mini-series: The White Queen
My Reading Life: #aww2018 Challenge Checkpoint 2
Well, it's lucky I decided to number these checkpoint posts rather than title them monthly because I'm definitely not keeping up with them! My last one was in early February, marking of 12 reviews towards my 2018 Australian Women Writers Challenge. We're now on the verge of May, so I thought it high time I … Continue reading My Reading Life: #aww2018 Challenge Checkpoint 2
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