Enlightening Food for Thought from The Teachings of Joshua… If you haven’t yet heard of the term Law of Attraction, or Rhonda Byrne’s book, The Secret, I’ll eat my hat. The existence of LOA (as it is affectionately abbreviated) has taken the world by storm. Some of us believe in it to a point, some… Continue reading Seeking Perfection amidst Imperfection
Why Novels NEED Social and Cultural References…
The Great Divide! I am about to tackle a subject smack bang in the middle of Marmite territory. But sometimes these things just have to be done, especially in our current world climate; a pivotal time when understanding, open-mindedness and love are the only driving force behind positive change. As an author, one thing I… Continue reading Why Novels NEED Social and Cultural References…
T.E. Taylor’s ‘Revolution Day’
A Gripping Political Thriller… Hello, Isabella, many thanks for inviting me onto your blog today! I’m having a little promo for my novel Revolution Day, the e-book of which is reduced to £/$/€ 0.99 for a short period. It’s a political thriller about an ageing Latin American dictator, Carlos Almanzor, who is starting to lose… Continue reading T.E. Taylor’s ‘Revolution Day’
Mystery Solved: Kale Soup in Joan Livingston’s Series…
Sleeves Rolled Up, Aprons at the Ready! The one and only Joan Livingston joins me on the blog today. I’m a BIG foodie (which is hardly a secret!) and having read – and fallen in love with – Chasing The Case, the first book in Joan’s brilliant mystery series, I just had to know if… Continue reading Mystery Solved: Kale Soup in Joan Livingston’s Series…
An Excerpt from Costa del Churros
A Romcom with more than a Tasty Twist… Sometimes it’s nice to have a little peep inside a book before we commit to buy. De nada! And since Costa del Churros is a story with a feminist ‘eat what you want’ message at its heart, I can think of no better snippet than the following… Continue reading An Excerpt from Costa del Churros
From Misfit to Author…
How NOT fitting in helped Me to find My Place. I’m a perfect anomaly. It took me a while *read decades* to figure that one out. But I am imperfectly perfect. You see, I have never quite fit in. Throw me a context and I’ll (usually) be the odd one out. From taste in Art… Continue reading From Misfit to Author…
Why You Should See Santiago de Compostela!
There’s Nowhere Quite Like It… Barcelona, Madrid, Granada, Seville. They’re the usual suspects when we think about a city break to Spain. But off the beaten track (a little… okay, quite a lot) and over in the top left hand corner of the country to be precise, lies the uniquely spiritual, magical and religious city… Continue reading Why You Should See Santiago de Compostela!
