by Graeme Cumming | Nov 24, 2022 | Reading, Writing |
A short while ago, I wrote my first blog post in months and, in it, alluded to the fact that I’d been busy working on novels his year. Having teased you with that, life got in the way over the intervening weeks and I’ve left it hanging. It’s time I... by Graeme Cumming | Dec 27, 2020 | Book Reviews, Reading |
Book Review: The Stolen Sisters Having recently read and reviewed the Amelia Henley novel, The Life We Almost Had, I went into a bit of a lull with my reading. It wasn’t anything to do with the books, I just wasn’t getting an urge to pick up my Kindle during the day,... by Graeme Cumming | Nov 30, 2020 | Book Reviews, Reading |
Unlike some authors, I don’t think Louise Jensen has made any secret of the fact that she has a writing alter ego. I do understand why authors adopt different personas. If you want to write in a different genre, there’s a possibility you’ll disappoint your readership... by Graeme Cumming | Sep 8, 2020 | Independent Bookshops, Reading, Thinking Aloud |
I’ve been following Jill’s Book Café for a few years now. If you’ve not come across this blog, do take a look, because Jill puts out some really interesting stuff – I particularly enjoy the Five on Friday slot because it introduces you to new authors and,... by Graeme Cumming | Jun 20, 2020 | Book Reviews, Reading |
There have been times in the past when I’ve complained about the excessive numbers of self-published books out there. This isn’t because I don’t believe Indie authors have a place in the publishing world – I’m an Indie myself. My concern... by Graeme Cumming | Feb 24, 2020 | Book Reviews, Fiction, Reading |
Every now and then, I catch Mark Billingham being interviewed, either on TV or radio, and he’s always struck me as being a really nice, laid-back guy, probably a good bloke to have a drink and a chat with. On the couple of occasions I’ve made it to the...