Please could you tell us about yourself. My name is Rayner Thind. I was born in the Midlands, many, many, many years ago. I went to a wonderful state school. I was one of the first ones to complete a GCSE in IT!. Grew up, and left education with a degree in English Lit and … Continue reading Interview with Rayner Tapia, self published author
Big Bad Vibes – Some Kind of Monstrous Playlist
“Do you listen to music while you write?” That’s a question I’ve been asked a lot recently, chatting to various lovely interviewers about my Young Adult debut, Big Bad Me (which came out on 3rd October 2022, just in time for spooky season). I always feel I’m letting people down when I say “actually … … Continue reading Big Bad Vibes – Some Kind of Monstrous Playlist
Once Upon A Hillside – Blog Tour
Written by Angela McAllister Illustrations by Chiara Fedele Published by Zephyr I want you to think of your favourite place, it can be anywhere, a park, a meadow anywhere. Now my favourite place is a field in the Lincolnshire Wolds, each way you turn you get amazing views, you can see for miles and miles and … Continue reading Once Upon A Hillside – Blog Tour
Get Cosy this Winter with some unforgettable YA books
Big Bad Me Written by Aislinn O’Loughlin Published by Little Island Sometimes when I am reading my husband will ask about the book, he did just that with this one and I couldn’t wait to tell him. Evie Wilder is just a normal girl, or so she thinks, her mum has gone missing but she … Continue reading Get Cosy this Winter with some unforgettable YA books
Books to enjoy during Christmas 2022
I Love You more than Christmas by Ellie Hattie Illustrations by Tim Warnes Available as a Board Book I recall this title as a paperback when it published last year, and I still recall how gorgeous the illustrations are, and how heart warming the content is, and now it is available in board book for … Continue reading Books to enjoy during Christmas 2022
My Picture Book recommendations for Feelings and Emotions (Part One)
One Tiny Dot, Let Kindness Grows! - Lucy Rowland and Gwen Millward I absolutely love this book, and the concept of the story. As the title says 'Let kindness grow!', and that is exactly what happens inside this recent publication from Templar publishing. Kindness is depicted as a small, fragile, and almost insignificant little thing, … Continue reading My Picture Book recommendations for Feelings and Emotions (Part One)
Enjoying reads from Crump Barns Studio
Ghillie Wakes Up by Joe Robson Illustrations by Lorna Gray As the sun rose over the brow of the hill and turned each blade of grass a shade of golden green, Ghillie slowly opened his eyes … When Ghillie the Redwood Tree wakes up in spring he discovers his best willow has fallen in a … Continue reading Enjoying reads from Crump Barns Studio
BBNYA Spotlight Tour – NACL: Eye of the Storm by Allegra Pescatore & E. Sands
Publisher: Ao Collective Publishing Length: 535 Pages Genre: Arcanepunk, Science-Fantasy Age Category: Adult Date Published: September 13, 2020 Blurb Lani should never have trusted a that started with the words, "So, I have an idea, but first you need a drink." When a crazy Precog handed Lani the coordinates to a stretch of ocean just … Continue reading BBNYA Spotlight Tour – NACL: Eye of the Storm by Allegra Pescatore & E. Sands
BBNYA Spotlight Tour – Duckett & Dyer: Dicks For Hire by G.M. Nair
Publisher: dSdF Length: 300 Pages Genre: Science Fiction, Mystery, Comedy Age Category: Adult Date Published: 1 April 2019 Blurb Michael Duckett is fed up with his life. His job is a drag, and his roommate and best friend of fifteen years, Stephanie Dyer, is only making him more anxious with her lazy irresponsibility. Things continue … Continue reading BBNYA Spotlight Tour – Duckett & Dyer: Dicks For Hire by G.M. Nair
BBNYA Spotlight Tour – Ascension of the Phoenix by Jessica Piro
Publisher: Self-Published Length: 300 Pages Genre: Suspense Thriller, Action Age Category: Adult Date Published: 24 August 2020 Blurb To rise from ashes, one must be a phoenix. With her skills in martial arts, detective Leila Wells is considered one of the best cops in New York City because she has apprehended every criminal to cross … Continue reading BBNYA Spotlight Tour – Ascension of the Phoenix by Jessica Piro
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