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Review – Custard Tarts and Broken Hearts by Mary Gibson

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This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022.Reviewed by Emma Kingston Custard Tarts and Broken Hearts follows the story of Nellie Clark, a factory worker at Pearce Duff’s custard powder factory in Bermondsey in 1911. At the age of just sixteen, and in the absence of her … [Read more...] about Review – Custard Tarts and Broken Hearts by Mary Gibson

News – Carole Blake Wins 2013 Pandora Award

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This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022. The 2013 Pandora Award, given annually to a woman for her significant contribution to publishing, has been awarded to Carole Blake. Carole, who co-founded the Blake Friedmann literary agency in London, was selected from a … [Read more...] about News – Carole Blake Wins 2013 Pandora Award

Feasting on Romantic Comedy – Mince Pies from Game Over by Adele Parks

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This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022. Mince pies are just the perfect Christmas bake. They symbolise Christmas and the time spent with friends and family so well. Eaten hot or cold, with a splash of cream or served simply (and probably best) straight from the tin into … [Read more...] about Feasting on Romantic Comedy – Mince Pies from Game Over by Adele Parks