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Christine Cornforth, author of In The Dog House, was originally published on the 1/12/2016. We thought it was time to catch up with the author and ask a few quick questions about her life as an author, and how things have changed for her. Did you always dream of becoming an author? I have always loved books, but never imagined I would become a published author. Although It is something I have wanted to do for about twenty-five years.  What was your first job? ...

Since it’s now mid-June and the weather is finally starting to warm up, we thought now would be a good time to list our Top Five Summer Reads! Christian and Layla, by Claire Merchant Fourteen-year-old Christian Turner starts his new life in the small town of Almanbury. Unhappy with his father's decision to move there from South Coast, Christian's spirits reach a new low. Just when he feels like his life is going up in smoke, he meets Layla Thomas, a bubbly schoolmate, ...

We decided it was time to catch up with the author of Hingston's Box, Decima Blake. We asked her a few questions about her journey to becoming an author, and the challenges she faced along the way. Did you always dream of becoming an author? I used to enjoy writing short stories as a child, but it was not until I had the idea for Hingston's Box that I hoped I would become a published author. What was your first job? After my A Levels I was first employed...

Paula Jane Rodgers, author of Curator Angelus, was recently published in April of 2017. So, we decide that it was time to catch up with her and ask a few questions about how being a recently published author has changed her life.  Did you always dream of becoming an author? Yes, when I was younger I would love to go to the library or into a book shop. I would look around and think how amazing it would be to have my name in print and write a book that other people would...

So, since we’ve done our top five science-fiction novels and our top five fantasy novels, it seemed only fair to do our own top five poetry books. So, if haikus and limericks are your thing, then we suggest you keep reading! Number One: Thinking of Santorini – Poems 1974-2015, by Andy Godfrey Beginning with a sunrise seen from the plane to Australia, to noticing shadows on the way by bus into Hamburg, this collection spans four decades. A remarkable journey - in both space and t...

Today, we thought we would look at some of funniest, mirth-filled and bizarre opening lines of books. They say it’s the first sentence that captures a reader’s attention; would you keep reading after seeing these? “I don’t know how other men feel about their wives walking out on them, but I helped mine pack.” – Bill Manville, Breaking Up “In the beginning, the universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move.” �...

J.M. Robson is a relatively new author with us. She originally released her debut novel, Three Little Words, in February 2017. So, we decided it was time to sit down with the author and ask a few questions about her life, and what is was like for her to get a book published. Did you always dream of becoming an author? I have loved writing from a young age and my late granny was the one to get me interested in writing short stories.  She wrote stories for the Woman’s...

Today, we have decided to list the Top Five Science-Fiction novels done by our own authors! Whether you want to learn about beings from another planet, or prefer the twists and turns of time-travel, we’re bound to have something for you. Number One Extreme Vacuum, by Andrew Tichbon When brilliant physicist, Jess Rodriguez, designs the most advanced spacecraft the Earth has ever seen, she becomes a target for an unscrupulous industrialist, whose sole intent is to destroy her. But i...

The Most Curious Case of the Runaway Spoon was recently released on the 25th May 2017. So, we thought that we would catch up with the author, Tony Flannagan, and ask him a few questions about his new book. How would you describe The Most Curious Case of the Runaway Spoon and who would you say it is aimed at? I would describe the book as a nonsensical, fantastical adventure which is more than just a fairy detective story… or something ‘akin’ to that! The book is aimed at 9-1...