Category: Reading
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Anthony Horowitz on murder mystery twists
Anthony Horowitz is so eloquent and enthusiastic in this discussion of twists in murder mysteries. At under fifteen minutes, this video clip and is packed with information. Penguin have summarised some of the key points from the interview in this article on their website, and I’ve jotted down some of my own notes further down,…
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The Ghost of Ivy Barn by Mark Stay
August, 1940. The ghost, the witch and the traitor… As the Battle of Britain rages overhead, a warlock leader from the Council of High Witches comes to Woodville with a ritual to repel the imminent Nazi invasion. The only catch is it involves full-frontal nudity on the White Cliffs of Dover. The Witches of Woodville…
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Murder on Milverton Square paperback book launch with friends
It was so nice to celebrate my book launch in person with wonderful friends. They endured my little speech/reading from Murder on Milverton Square without heckling, very graciously bought copies of the book, and then we ate the dinner husband lovingly prepared for us all (which is always amazing, and the primary reason everyone turned…
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A big batch of books
I owe a huge thank you to all of the following authors. They helped promote Murder on Milverton Square, spreading the word far and wide. So I’m here give a little of that love back, and I hope you’ll help me out by clicking through to any that grab your interest. Nine books is way more than I tend to…
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The Windsor Knot by S.J. Bennett
The morning after a dinner party at Windsor Castle, eighty-nine-year-old Queen Elizabeth is shocked to discover that one of her guests has been found murdered in his room, with a rope around his neck. When the police begin to suspect her loyal servants, Her Majesty knows they are looking in the wrong place. For the…
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Lust is Life & Happy Endings
This month I’ve teamed up with a solo author and a big group of other authors to help promote each others’ books. Check these out and let me know how you go! Incubus Box Set (I–V) by Emma Jaye Check out Incubus Box Set (I–V) which includes the first 5 books (over 750 pages!) of this…
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Babes in the Wood by Mark Stay
July, 1940. In a quiet village in rural Kent, a magical mystery leads to murder… Woodville has returned to ‘normal’ after the departure of the Crow Folk. The villagers put out fires from aircraft shot down in the Battle of Britain, and Faye Bright discovers that magic can be just as dangerous as any weapon.…
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The Sisters of Saint Nicola of The Almost Perpetual Motion vs the Lurch by Garth Nix
A truly wild ride in an offbeat, inventive world of warrior scientist nuns and a forest on the move to fend off invading aliens. Such a rich and frenetic story, so full of wonder. The Sisters of Saint Nicola of The Almost Perpetual Motion vs the Lurch is a 20–30 minute short story by Garth…
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