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05/11/2024

One of the first questions you have to ask when writing... why don't they just go home? Watch some reruns of a favourite show? Have a nap? (hmmm... naps...)

If you want momentum in your story remember diamonds are made from pressure over time!

29/10/2024

Evocative writing can come in any genre. But what about the ones that draw us in, that make us forget the world around us to immerse ourselves?

Character, yes, but triggering the senses, the imagination is a critical part of that too.

Easier said than done of course!

22/10/2024

Romance is harder to write than most people think and there are different types of romance out there, types for every reader. But what about the great ones? What do they have that makes them loved by so many?

There is something about old books that reeks mystery isn’t there?
04/09/2024

There is something about old books that reeks mystery isn’t there?

It crosses all sub genres, such as the hard-boiled private-eye stories, cozy mysteries, and the mainstream detective novel. But what does this esoteric moniker really mean?

Is to wrong to say that this is the dream? lol
20/08/2024

Is to wrong to say that this is the dream? lol

The bookstore bar aspires to combine two beloved things: wine and stacks. Though people have been pairing vittles and pages as long as either have existed, the retail trend has taken off in recent …

What is it about murder and the theatre that goes together so well?
20/08/2024

What is it about murder and the theatre that goes together so well?

It's curtains down for killers in these nine theater-centric mysteries. Whether your taste runs cozy or classic, these mysteries will charm.

Whether you are a new or established writer the learning journey never ends. Check out our favourite resources for inspi...
14/07/2024

Whether you are a new or established writer the learning journey never ends.

Check out our favourite resources for inspiration!

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02/07/2024

Read an interview with MICHAEL ROBOTHAM winner of the prestigious Gold Dagger Award twice. His latest book, Storm Child, is out now.

There is something about death and academia though isn’t there? One of our favorites is Quieter than Sleep by Joanne Dob...
17/06/2024

There is something about death and academia though isn’t there? One of our favorites is Quieter than Sleep by Joanne Dobson set in Massachusetts, USA.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/351396

College isn't all what it seems, especially at Oxford University. Read these seven murder mysteries set at Oxford and you'll see why.

Now this is a list we can get behind!! While making ourselves a pot of tea of course.
16/06/2024

Now this is a list we can get behind!! While making ourselves a pot of tea of course.

Cozy fantasy books are obsessed with tea, so I set out to discover just how many times they mentioned tea and ranked them accordingly.

Now this a collection we would in our homes!
17/05/2024

Now this a collection we would in our homes!

The best sci fi books, recommended by those who know: from timeless classics of science fiction to the best new novels, taking in cli-fi, space colonies, time travel and more.

Love a little gaslamp fantasy? Check out these classics!
04/05/2024

Love a little gaslamp fantasy? Check out these classics!

Next Article Read these books Delve into gaslamp fantasy classics with these book recommendations By Anujj Trehaan Apr 30, 2024 02:33 pm What's the story Gaslamp fantasy is a historical fantasy subgenre that fuses magic with Victorian technology and social customs. It whisks readers away to an era w...

Looking for some light in the day?
04/05/2024

Looking for some light in the day?

In the realm of literature, there exists a treasure trove of books capable of turning a bad day into a better one

23/04/2024

We are honoured to launch the Richell Prize for Emerging Writers 2024 with Emerging Writers' Festival.

The prize is free to enter for unpublished writers and offers the winner a one-year mentorship with a Hachette publisher and $10,000 in prize money.

Apply here: http://bit.ly/3W7cLMQ

This is a great list of recommendations - many of them which do indeed have outstanding characters (don't get us started...
01/04/2024

This is a great list of recommendations - many of them which do indeed have outstanding characters (don't get us started on Blindsight - we won't stop!).

The Fantasy Review’s list of 7 Popular Character-Driven Science Fiction Books for Awesome Characters, including...

Most Sci-fi explores the what-if question, it is part of what draws us back to it again and again. If you haven't explor...
28/03/2024

Most Sci-fi explores the what-if question, it is part of what draws us back to it again and again. If you haven't explored the more philosophical Sci-Fis out there, these are a good place to start - and you can take comfort that if you get a taste for it there are plenty more!

This exploration of science fiction's ability to dissect complex themes, we are reminded that the genre is not merely a form of escapism.

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