Writing and reviews with an environmental, science fiction, and fantasy touch
The Ship-Thief was one of two books I picked up in a charity bookshop in Norfolk, first in a related series. The first one I reviewed in November, Hunting Gumnor. This is another post joining in Marvellous Middle Grade Mondays,
The Rosetta Mind by Claire McCague is the follow-up to the marvellous Rosetta Man. I enjoyed that so much that I added this to my reading list as soon as I heard of it. Then it came out, I bought
I often wonder where I get these things from. This came from a mention of the theme, possibly for the IWSG/Reedsy short story event, plus seeing a lovely picture on Willowdot’s blog. The two melded into a story in my
Death in the Arctic by Tom Hindle was an ARC from Netgalley and the publishers. I thank them for the opportunity of revisiting Svalbard at an equinox, albeit a week before the autumn one not the week of the spring
Yes, what is new for 2025? The longer I imagine myself writing, even just short stories, the less I can think of that is new, interesting or exciting to actually write. I can think of several things I ought to
The Silver Pigs by Lindsey Davis is the first in the Marcus Didius Falco series. I reviewed the last in the series in around 2018. I don’t often reread books, and this is, I think the first time I’ve reviewed one
New year, new reading challenge starts! Yes, we’re in 2025 already (and I’m posting later than usual so even my west coast friends will not be “so last year!” If you’re anticipating an IWSG post, that’s next week, by order
My books of the year are drawn from those I gave five stars to. At one time, that would be enough to automatically qualify them for the final list. I must be getting soft, or I’m reading more books of
This Krismas story appeared on the Viridian website for 2021. It’s set between books 2 and 3 of the series, and I think you need to click on the heading 🧑🎄
Sagebrush was probably one of the first free books I took on my kindle, and probably in response to social media contact. I needed to expand my understanding of different genres. So it’s taken me over ten years to read
My Year in Books is a fun thing which I do every year. I’d like to encourage more people to do it. Just copy the categories and add appropriate titles of books you’ve read this year. It’s supposed to be
It’s a little late, but you may still be able to get these Middle Grade books for Christmas. These are favourites I’ve read over the years. Some may be hard to find in print, though. They are in no particular
Tigers of the Snow was one possibly recommended by Rebecca, as there are two of this name. I bought the paperback of the external view, rather than Tenzing Sherpa’s memoirs. The Light Eaters was a review copy from Netgalley and
Seffi Wardwell – a woman of a certain age (I considered calling her a widow, but not sure whether that’s in vogue) with a mind like a steel trap, who just can’t let a good mystery go. I like her
The mill is today’s writephoto prompt from K L Caley. Actually it was 14 December 23, but I didn’t use it then. It’s just under 1000 words, and iI hope you enjoy it, especially as it’s probably the last new