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Indie Publisher and Self-Published Authors: Hidden Gems

During 2015 I read and reviewed over 60 books for this blog. When I looked over what I  read and how they were published, over half of the books were either self published (by an individual or through an author's personal imprint  - their own publishing arm) or published through small independent press organisations. Of the books… Continue reading Indie Publisher and Self-Published Authors: Hidden Gems

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January Book Review Round Up

I do love my holiday reading! I don't take on many review books over the Christmas/New year break to give myself a chance to work through "the pile". This month's selection was a combination of review books, presents and personal purchases, hence the variety of genres. *****         “The Dandelion Clock” by… Continue reading January Book Review Round Up

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First 5* review of 2016 – “The Dandelion Clock” by Sarah Key

Spring Equinox is almost upon Cape Town and someone is killing homeless women. In fact two people are; an inept contract killer and a deranged pyscho, who has made a pact with a demon. Will the group of friends (a psychic nursing student, a carefree nanny, a rock singer and a rich anorexic) be able… Continue reading First 5* review of 2016 – “The Dandelion Clock” by Sarah Key

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Fab Horror Movie Coffee Table Book

"Essential Horror Movies: Matinee Monsters to Cult Classics" by Michael Mallory is a wonderful coffee table book, with a great range of classic-must-see horror movies, from the start of film making to the modern day. It contains excellent photos, concise descriptions of film plots, and reasons why they deserve to be in the book. Yes… Continue reading Fab Horror Movie Coffee Table Book