Author: sarahjwrites

I am embarking on a new adventure and trying to make my way in the world as a professional writer - Science fiction & crime mostly. I also like loads of really boring things like gardening, craft work and baking. Oh and I eat a lot.
Book Reviews, Books, Reading, Reviews

January Book Review Round Up

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Choosing the January books is always a dilemma (a good one). Which of the Christmas presents do I read first? Should I look at some of the books in the pile? What about that new e-book? Time is always an issue, but here are the January offerings: ****  "The Diary of a Bookseller" by Shaun… Continue reading January Book Review Round Up

Random Thoughts, Reading, Writers Journey

So, you want to be a writer?

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So, you want to be a writer? Brilliant! Full marks. But are you prepared to do the work? I know loads of people who want to be writers. They talk about being writers, talk about writing, and some even call themselves writers. But what does it actually take to be a writer? Here are my findings… Continue reading So, you want to be a writer?

Book Reviews, Books, Reviews

2017 Book Review List by Genre

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Rating Scale: *****  Fantastic! You've gotta read this one! ****  Great. Well worth a look ***   OK. You may enjoy it. **    Not so great. Either dull, badly written, or just plain awful. Not recommended *     Unspeakably bad. Couldn't finish it FICTION: Chick Lit (inc. Romance) **** ½ "The Starlight Tide" by… Continue reading 2017 Book Review List by Genre