One of the best things about publishing a book is getting positive reviews. You’ve put the child of your mind out there at the mercy of the readers and hope for, at the very least, a few nice comments and maybe a little praise (especially if it’s your first book). However, the nice, positive reviews sometimes are accompanied by negative ones. And your heart gets a little … [Read more...] about How to Handle Negative Reviews of Your Book
Archives for April 2015
Feasting on Romantic Comedy – Genoa Cake from Letters to the Lost by Iona Grey
Letters to the Lost by Iona Grey is, quite simply, gorgeous. The novel is a dual time-frame novel and focuses on the Second World War and the present(ish) day. It is romantic, heartbreaking and full of wonderful, well-drawn characters. Dan and Stella meet during the Second World War and fall desperately in love. It's a really bad idea. Not just because Stella is … [Read more...] about Feasting on Romantic Comedy – Genoa Cake from Letters to the Lost by Iona Grey
Dates For Your Diary – May 2015
by Zarina de Ruiter It’s May you guys, which means an abundance of spring flowers, actual rays of sunshine peaking through the clouds and the start of sizzling summer novels popping up in the book shops. It’s one of the best times of the year for women’s fiction releases and before you pack your suitcase full of cosy reads to accompany you on your holiday, you have the … [Read more...] about Dates For Your Diary – May 2015
Review – A Time for Friends by Patricia Scanlan
Reviewed by Susan Lobban Looking back to her childhood, Hilary Hammond does not have fond memories of Colette O’Mahony. Being forced to include the snobby girl in her games was not something she relished. However, that same superficial girl actually became her best friend as the years passed and they grew up together. Now with families of their own, they no longer live in each … [Read more...] about Review – A Time for Friends by Patricia Scanlan
5 Creative Writing Prompts to Help You Get Back Into Action
It is terrible to stare at a blank screen even when you know you have it in you to write creative stories. Writer’s block catches you unawares and even though you are chock-full of all kinds of ideas, you still find yourself unable to put them into words. To break this Gordian knot, you can use creative prompts to help you get back into action. The trick is to keep it simple … [Read more...] about 5 Creative Writing Prompts to Help You Get Back Into Action