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Martin Morton, the author of 'The Water's Edge' and 'The Water's Depth',released hisbook in September2019. We wanted to catch up with the new author and see how life had been treating him since he was published. Did you always dream of becoming an author? Yes. It’s many years since my first attempt was rejected but the little flame burnt on. What was your first job? Astronomer, doing research at Imperial Coll...

Now the festivities are over and the novelty of the new year has worn off, we face a long month of cold dark misery. If you’re one of those people where January just sort of gets to you then you’ve come to the right place. We recommend you escape the January blues with these great books… Splashes of Hues Neha Batool Neha Batool's new anthology,Splashes of Hues, combines accessibility and depth. These warmly appealing poems concern deep and p...

Did you always dream of becoming an author? No it was a skill I didn’t know I had until late in life. I always had a passion for words and reading. I knew I could write factual material, articles, reports and academic material but never considered fiction. What was your first job? At 17 I began my working life as a secretary in the Chief Constable’s office for the West Suffolk Police. How did you come about writing your b...

Reading has proven to improve concentration, reduces stress, improve memory and make us smarter. Plus, it’s fun (unless you’re not reading the right book that is) If your new year's resolution is to read more then we’ve put together a list to help you reach your goal in 2020! Read-only what you want to read Don’t read something just because it’s what everyone is talking about at the moment, or it’s the best seller in your neare...

Did you always dream of becoming an author? Like most authors, I read widely and wrote stories from a young age. The idea of publishing a novel came much later in life. What was your first job? Aged sixteen, I went to sea in the British merchant navy where I trained and then worked as a ship’s navigating officer. How did you come about writing your book? Was that your intention or did you start writing for fun? While at sea I wrote ...

1. A pair of ‘Book Worm’ personalised socks to keep your toes warm while curled up and lost in a book and at the same time letting people know you truly are a book worm (plus you can't go wrong with socks as a gift) https://www.notonthehighstreet.com/alphabetinteriors/product/book-worm-personalised-socks 2. A Personal Library Kit so you never have to lose track of a book again when lending to friends, using the stamp will be so satisfying. https://www.t...

J.L Thomas, the author of The Gentle Dominant trilogy,released herbook 'The Cosmic Dance' in August 2019. We wanted to catch up with the new author and see how life had been treating hersince she was published. Did you always dream of becoming an author? Yes, I did from a very young age. I used to write and put on plays for the junior school that I attended in Germany. I had a fabulous English teacher who encouraged me to read and write – Thank you t...

Slades ‘Merry Christmas Everybody’ is on repeat wherever you go, switch on the tv and surprise ‘Buddy the elf’ is on your screen again, Christmas lights are brightening up the streets. Yet sometimes our busy day to day lives doesn’t give us the chance to take it all in and get into the festive spirit. So go ahead, cosy up with a warm, fluffy blanket, your go-to cuppa (we recommend a gingerbread hot chocolate) and light up a cinnamon-scented candle just to ma...

William B Taylor, the author of The Bee Polisher,released hisbook in July 2019. We wanted to catch up with the new author and see how life had been treating him since he was published. Did you always dream of becoming an author? As a child I wanted to be a builder but sadly my body is weak and not suited to heavy physical work. What was your first job? My first job was on a farm helping to renovate some stables. Unfortunately it was at the time of ...