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
Books of the Year 2024

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
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
Washed Up With The Tide, and City of Silk are two new, and very different, books out this week, from authors I have links with. I reviewed City of Silk at the weekend, so I’ll send you back to Saturday’s
This is my book of the year read in 2022, not necessarily newly published. As it happens, one of my absolute faves has won awards, including a Goodreads award, and been picked by several people already. That may be a
Once again, I’m taking a look at my year in books as I did in 2020 and before. But no, this is not my book of the year. I’ll do that on the first Saturday in January. No this is
When We Return is on a Great Escapes Tour, which I recommend for any crime and mystery author-bloggers. I had vowed not to take any more new books to review, but I just couldn’t resist this–even though the review won’t
Patricia Josephine is launching A Quick Death – tomorrow!! I’m so glad I got this post in time to use this wonderfully macabre banner! You may remember Patricia stumped me for a bit during my Zanzibar’s Rings launch tour by
Revenge of the Space-Surfing Butt Monkeys by C.D. Gallant-King is out today! What? Yes… it’s quite a title, isn’t it. And the cover – isn’t exactly shy, either! Watch out for my review in the next few months–after all, it
The Business of Short Stories by Shannon Lawrence (the Warrior Muse) is published tomorrow, so I’m doing a shout out today. I thought you might be interested in it, since you like the #writephoto event. This week’s offering ‘Through’ comes
Festive Mayhem is on tour, and I’ve joined up. Thank you to the authors and Great Escapes Virtual Book Tours for all the information – and the recipe! As you can see, the festive season books are already pouring out.
War of Nytefall: Anarchy. As the vampires battle in the shadows, a new enemy appears to drag them into the light! The paladins of Windemere have had enough! As the Vampire Civil War heats up, mysterious murders are being committed
Liftoff: I’m pleased to announce a new book (and series) by Tyrean Martinson, released today! Liftoff (The Rayatana Series, Book 1) by Tyrean Martinson A spaceship in disguise, An Earth girl searching for a sense of home, And a Thousand
Today is the Cover Reveal for the final book in the Princelings of the East series: Princelings Revolution. I’m also kicking off the Launch & Anniversary Giveaway, which will run until midnight on October 23rd, to cover my tenth blogoversary
The Last Pilgrim is a new book about the early colonists of America. Noelle Granger has been sharing her research for this book on her blog for a long time. I’ve been more and more fascinated by it, and looking
I’m delighted to announce a third ghost: IT’S OUT TOMORROW… Voyagers: The Third Ghost An Insecure Writer’s Support Group Anthology Journey into the past… Will the third ghost be found before fires take more lives? Can everyone be warned before