Behind the Book: Garden in the Sands by Ellie Mitten

I’m so happy Ellie agreed to let me interview her as I loved her debut book. There’s a link to my five star review at the end. It’s really exciting to find out what went into making such an amazing book. I loved Garden in the Sands. It’s not like any book I’ve read before. … Continue reading Behind the Book: Garden in the Sands by Ellie Mitten

Book Review: Tenebrasco by Hannah Reed

I read this book as part of the #MerMayReadalong on Instagram where author Hannah Reed did weekly interviews with readers to see what they thought about her book. The Peace Treaty fails and war breaks out between the Legged and Mera. The teens of important families are about to uncover secrets hidden on both sides. … Continue reading Book Review: Tenebrasco by Hannah Reed

Book Review: Seal Mother by Rose English

Setting The story is set in our world and inspired by the well known Selike folktale. If you’ve not heard of a Selkie, they are seals that can come onto land, shed their pelt, and become human. When they reclaim their sealskin, they return to the Ocean as a seal. But, without their sealskin they … Continue reading Book Review: Seal Mother by Rose English

Behind the Book: Tenebrasco by Hannah Reed

Tenebrasco by Hannah Reed (Behind the Book) Tenebrasco by Hannah Reed (blurb) I was excited to interview Hannah about her book as I’m currently reading it and it’s a mermaid story. As an author of a mermaid story myself, I’m always fascinated to see how others do it and how different the worlds we create … Continue reading Behind the Book: Tenebrasco by Hannah Reed

2021 Camp NaNo – Outcome

Here’s my Camp NaNo writers diary for the second half of Camp NaNo. Thursday, 15 April I wrote the scene I have been struggling with - the big fight scene. It was 1,422 words. It’s not The End yet as I’ve realised there is one more scene needed to join this to the end that … Continue reading 2021 Camp NaNo – Outcome