BookBound kicks off the Hag Storm Blog Tour with a Double Review

Sam To kick off the blog tour for this publication is a real honour, especially as this is definitely one of those books that I will recall and recommend for years to come, and absolutely intend on rereading it too. I read this book in one evening, unable to put it down, and am so … Continue reading BookBound kicks off the Hag Storm Blog Tour with a Double Review

S.M.Pope shares Tips for Writing Horror – Blog Tour

When experts tell you to ‘write what you know’, how on earth do you write horror? Unless you’ve lived through a zombie apocalypse, have been haunted by a malevolent spirit, or experienced other, otherworldly phenomena, you would be well and truly stuffed. The good news is you don’t have to have first-hand experience of horror … Continue reading S.M.Pope shares Tips for Writing Horror – Blog Tour

The Mighty Lions and The Big Match (Powerful Picture Books #1)

Written by Tom ChapmanIllustrated by Chris DickasonPublished by Welbeck What I loved most when I read this book for the first time is how it resonates the words of top tier professional footballers when they are asked for advice from both adults and children alike. Big occasions that have a lot of build up and … Continue reading The Mighty Lions and The Big Match (Powerful Picture Books #1)

Brilliant Board Books to enjoy this October

A Peter Rabbit tale - Starting School by Beatrix Potter Published by PuffinRRP - £5.99 There is always something so incredibly soothing about the world of Beatrix Potter, and that is certainly true of this heart warming new title, intended for little ones. This story surrounding Peter Rabbit is one of his imminent start at … Continue reading Brilliant Board Books to enjoy this October

Helen’s Middle Grade Must Reads – October Part Two

Keeper of Secrets by Sarah J Dodd Published by Firefly Press When Emily’s mum dies, her dad decides to up sticks and move,  getting a job as the local vet.  Emily discovers that a local wildlife charity has released Lynx’s into the wild. Not everyone is happy with this and will do anything to get … Continue reading Helen’s Middle Grade Must Reads – October Part Two

Pip Murphy on writing 1920s children’s mystery, A Discovery Disappears

It’s no secret among my family and friends that I’m a big fan of mysteries, both reading and writing. In Spring 2020, one of those friends, Cecilia, told me that the publishing house she works for was looking for an author to commission to write a children’s mystery series. The series would be about two … Continue reading Pip Murphy on writing 1920s children’s mystery, A Discovery Disappears