Whether you’re an avid reader, frequent scribbler or keen author, if you love books, read on. Here you’ll find articles about writing, tips on how to be a more productive writer and author interviews.
Psychological thrillers and whodunnits are my favourite type of book. Which is why I leapt at the chance of reviewing Anthony Horowitz’s latest novel, Close To Death. It has an intriguing tagline: ‘How do you solve a murder when everyone has the same motive?’ ARC synopsis Close To Death by Anthony Horowitz The action unfolds in…
I review James Patterson and Mike Lupica’s latest thriller, 12 Months To Live
Love books? Visit Derby Book Festival for in-person and live-streamed events from 27 May to June 5 2021.
The last time I was this excited about a book’s release was two years ago, when The Silent Patient (by Alex Michaelides) ARCs were doing their rounds. Word of mouth is one hell of a marketing tool and probably the best that exists. I couldn’t wait to get stuck into The Last Thing To Burn by Will Dean. Why?…
How do you organise yourself? If you’re seeking clarity in 2020, read on.
The fifth Derby Book Festival will include over 90 events across nine days. The Festival, which runs until 8 June, includes events for all ages and interests in venues across the city, including QUAD, Déda, Derby Theatre, Derby Museum, the University of Derby and Waterstones. Tickets have been selling well since they went on sale eight weeks ago and…
Four books have been shortlisted for the first Derby Book Festival Children’s Picture Book Award, which aims to celebrate picture books that children can relate to and in which the diversity and challenges of modern life are represented. A group of 12 Derby primary school teachers volunteered to select the books from the original longlist of nine. Two of…
I visited the Derby Book Festival last year and attended four events which I thoroughly enjoyed. The Kate Young event in particular was one of my favourites, as it combined my love for baking and writing, and I continue to cook my way through her cookbook. I had been keeping an eye out for news from the Derby Book Festival,…
Manchester based creative agency, Shoot the Moon, has launched “It’s Cooking Good!” a cookbook filled with recipes from restaurants in Ancoats and the Northern Quarter in order to raise funds for the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity. Celebrating the launch at NAM, Ancoats, the charity cookbook has over 20 local restaurants involved, sharing recipes that make the venues well-known favourites.…
Writing is more than just a profession for me. It is a method of self-expression. It is what I enjoy doing, and when I am eye-ball deep in book plotting, I need to be wearing the appropriate clothing. By appropriate, I mean a dress-code. Yes there is a dress-code for writing, in that it has to be the most comfortable,…