During afternoon tea, there's a shift in the air. A bone trembling chill that tells you she's there. Happy Halloween, book lovers! It’s that time of year again – your costume is ready, your trick or treat dish is brimming with candies and you’re prepared for any witch, ghoul, goblin or ghost that might come your way tonight. There’s just one more thing to be added to … [Read more...] about Win! A SIGNED copy of The Woman in Black by Susan Hill!
Archives for October 2014
The Top Indian Languages to Publish eBooks In
The popularity of e-books is growing fast in India, thanks to the many e-book platforms and the new e-readers, tablets, and other reading devices. The multitude of book choices, the ease of purchasing and downloading e-books, and the lower costs of e-books are making them very accessible and attractive to the Indian reader, especially the younger generations. Many of the … [Read more...] about The Top Indian Languages to Publish eBooks In
Why Taking a Break From Writing Could Be the Best Thing for You
Writers and writing goes hand-in-hand. Sometimes as a writer, you need to pause, breathe, let go of your words and then resume writing. Why should writers take a break from writing? Read on. To focus on a different assignment Writing continuously may not be a good idea all the time. Some times, writers should stop penning their thoughts and focus on something else; this may … [Read more...] about Why Taking a Break From Writing Could Be the Best Thing for You
My Writing Room by Jenny Harper
I have a small study upstairs. It’s a nice enough space, but when I’m writing, I like a feeling of openness, calmness, and tidiness. It must be something to do with emptying the mind to let creative thoughts flow in. If I’m in my den, all I can think about is that I should be doing my tax return! So my favourite space for writing is our dining room. It’s usually tidy, it has a … [Read more...] about My Writing Room by Jenny Harper
Review – Ruby’s Tuesday by Gillian Binchy
Reviewed by Debs Carr This book asks what you would do if you were told that your unborn baby will be profoundly handicapped and what choices you would make. Afric Lynch is six months pregnant and her husband is away on business in China, she goes by herself for a routine ultrasound never imagining that the doctors will change everything she’d ever hoped for with what they … [Read more...] about Review – Ruby’s Tuesday by Gillian Binchy