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Book Reviews, Crime

“Mad, Bad and Dead” by Sherryl Clark – Review

A dead employee. A missing child. Anonymous phone calls in the dead of night. Judi Westerholme's troubles aren't over...Already struggling to juggle co-running Candlebark's pub/bistro along with her new childcare responsibilities, what Judi doesn't need right now is more stress. Yet, as usual, it arrives in spades: she starts receiving threatening, late night phone calls… Continue reading “Mad, Bad and Dead” by Sherryl Clark – Review

editing, Publishing process, Writers Journey

Next Stage Nerves

I've done it! I've reviewed all of the suggested edits to my manuscript and made lots of little changes. Every tweak and suggested expansion (or contraction) of the draft has gone a long way to improving the overall flow of the story. I am really happy with how things are going. I've sent the document… Continue reading Next Stage Nerves

Book Reviews, Mystery, Young Adult

Book Review: “The Hidden Girl” by Louise Bassett

Title:  The Hidden Girl Author:  Louise Bassett Genre:  Fiction: Young Adult - Mystery Year:  2022 Mel has everything to lose – but how can she stand back when she knows something’s not right?Within the pages of a stolen diary, Melati discovers a coded cry for help – the diary belongs to Devi, an Indonesian teenager who is being held… Continue reading Book Review: “The Hidden Girl” by Louise Bassett

Book Reviews, Books, Monthly Review Round Up

August Review Reads

The year is flying by. It's the last of the winter months here in the Southern Hemisphere. I hope that you enjoyed the time snuggled up, reading something good. My August reviews: ***** "When I become an Astronaut" by Dr Samantha Pillay **** "Melbourne: Then and Now" by Heather Chapman & Judith Stillman **** "Seven… Continue reading August Review Reads