Category Archives: Books

Recent releases by Steve Tanham

Ben’s Bits: The Ballad of Bakewell Gaol “How long, now? How long have I been locked in here? One hour, maybe two? One pace, two paces, three . . . I stop at three, drowning in the exact middle of … Continue reading

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Replay – The Green Woman by Jane Dougherty : a new edition!

In April, Jane Dougherty came over with a new edition of The Green Woman… Thank you, Sue, for taking time off from packing boxes and creating gardens to let me borrow your blog today and for setting up this post. … Continue reading

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Replay – Demons and Pearls by P. S. Bartlett

In April, P.S. Bartlett launched Demons and Pearls. Since then the series has been given a fabulous new look… and a new book has been announced, Amber Wake, in collaboration with Ronovan Hester, which is due for release in Feb … Continue reading

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Replay – “Johnny Nothing” by Ian Probert

Have you come across Johnny Nothing by Ian Probert? If not, you might like to take a look… Back in January, Ian shared an extract of his book… “Great new kids book alert! My two are in hysterics reading Johnny … Continue reading

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Come on over!

Over the past couple of weeks I have re-published some of the guest posts from this year. Some promote books… some are simply guests… WordPress isn’t just a place to send words and pictures winging a lonely way out into … Continue reading

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Replay: Guest post – Angelic Business: Pink Matters by Olga Núñez Miret

In June, Olga Núñez Miret was my guest as she launched Angelic Business…. Angelic Business 1. Pink Matters Hi all: First of all thank you very much for taking part in my Blog Tour for Angelic Business 1. Pink Matters. … Continue reading

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Replay – Guest post: Christine Hannon, “A Hairdresser’s Diary”

As anyone who takes one look at my unruly mop will realise, I seldom sit in the hairdresser’s chair. Christine Hannon, however, wielded the scissors and a sympathetic ear for many years. A hairdresser will hear many stories, but it … Continue reading

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The Mudfold and Cockeren Feud-part 2 by Tallis Steelyard

The second part of the scandalous story of the feuding ladies of Port Naain, told by Tallis Steelyard, a poet of that city… The Mudfold and Cockeren Feud Part Two I did at the time entertain hopes that the feud … Continue reading

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Replay – A never-empty nest – Guest post by Ritu

I like having friends over – even when they have me blushing…  My guest today is Ritu Bhathal-Padhaal – from But I Smile Anyway. Ritu is a writer and blogger and was voted into third place for Most Inspiring Blog … Continue reading

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Replay – Truth In Fiction – Guest post by Claire Fullerton

 Claire Fullerton, author of A Portal in Time was my guest, sharing a little background to Dancing to an Irish Reel… and looks at a question Stuart and I are often asked about our books… just how much is true? … Continue reading

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