Category Archives: Books

Waterlow Park, a serialised children’s book from Ian Probert

Posted on January 16, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Ian Probert, author of Johnny Nothing, is currently running a serialisation on his blog. Waterlow Park is aimed at the 13+ age group, but, as with any good children’s story, it is a good read for adults too. “It was … Continue reading →

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Judith Barrow: The Book Case – Flooded

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Sue Vincent

When I saw on television the damage that the floods have caused over the last few weeks I realised how lucky we’ve been in this part of Pembrokeshire. There have been some heartbreaking images and stories of people being forced … Continue reading →

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Seussination

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Thinking to help my son heal his speech right I had sent out a call on the Freecycle site… Every day for a week I was checking to see If anyone local might have some books free. Remembering childhood and … Continue reading →

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Rosie Amber with Terry Tyler: The Z Files

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Sue Vincent

“I don’t think it’s possible to reblog my posts,” wrote author Terry Tyler, a familiar name on WordPress, even though her blog is based on another platform. Having just published a short beginner’s guide to reblogging, I am happy to … Continue reading →

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Look both ways

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Sue Vincent

“What’s the Egyptian word for Hare?” Not the usual opener to a telephone conversation, I grant you, but less of a surprise than you might think. Nick is finally writing his book. We had been talking about it earlier over … Continue reading →

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Did you know? A beginners guide to reblogging on #WordPress

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Sue Vincent

I’m no technical genius and when I first started blogging, I needed to learn my way around the WordPress system. It is pretty much common sense and easy enough to set up. If you get stuck, there are plenty of … Continue reading →

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7 Signs a fantasy author is going crazy – a guest post from Charles E. Yallowitz

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Sue Vincent

Charles has just released his new book, The Mercenary Prince… the latest in his popular Windemere fantasy series. I wonder how many of these he is relating from personal experience…? A big thank you to Sue Vincent for allowing me … Continue reading →

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Where books go to die

Posted on December 29, 2015 by Sue Vincent

Christmas is over, the New Year approaches and I’m thinking about taking down the tree and packing it lovingly away under the stairs. The trouble is that the removal of the Christmas trimmings will be my signal to start a … Continue reading →

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My top ten posts that weren’t…

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Sue Vincent

It seems to be the season for re-posting top tens…so, in keeping with the spirit of things, I thought I might post my top ten posts of 2015. Then I had a look at what they were. Hrmph. It makes … Continue reading →

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The Mudfold and Cockeren Feud-part 3, by Tallis Steelyard

Posted on December 25, 2015 by Sue Vincent

The third and final part of Tallis Steelyard’s explosive revelations… Part One and Part Two can be found by clicking the links. The Mudfold and Cockeren Feud Part Three As I have intimated before, Mesdames Mudfold and Cockeren were at … Continue reading →

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