The role of research in fiction and non-fiction writing
The role of research in fiction and non-fiction writing is the foundation of all creative writing. Share your favourite resources.
Dec 28, 2023
Why rereading and revisiting favourite novels is worthwhile
Re-reading enables you to appreciate a story in a way you may not have the first time round. Which novel have you read more than once?
Dec 14, 2023
Luminous: The Story of a Radium Girl by Samantha Wilcoxson
Book review of Luminous: the story of a Radium Girl by Samantha Wilcoxson.
Coffee & Thorn Book Tours
Sep 22, 2023
5 tips for buying books this Christmas
5 simple tips for buying family and friends books this Christmas
Oct 31, 2022
What is fantasy fiction?
Isn’t all fiction fantasy?
Let's dig a little deeper...
Jan 5, 2022
A moment with Isobel Blackthorn
Interview with Isobel Blackthorn, author of Emma's Tapestry, The Unlikely Occultist, and so much more.
Sep 8, 2021
Book Review: Golgotha by Phil Hore
Book review: Golgotha - A World War 1 Trench Murder Mystery. Author - Phil Hore. Published by Odyssey Books.
Aug 18, 2021
Book review: The Amber Crane by Malve von Hassell
Book review of historical fantasy novel, The Amber Crane by Malve von Hassell.
Jul 28, 2021
From the bones up: Developing historical characters
Developing characters for historical or historical fantasy fiction when you've got little more than a few bones to build on.
Jun 16, 2021
Sound on!
I’ve always had a love for sounds different from the mainstream and over the last year or so I’ve been exploring music from Mongolia to...
Apr 12, 2021