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Michael Dowle recently released his new novel, Laura, Come Back to Me, in April 2018. We wanted to catch up with the author and find out how his life had changed since becoming a published author. Did you always dream of becoming an author? It was seven years ago, when life events made me evaluate what I really wanted to do. I’d found an empty notebook which inspired me back then; it does to this day. That’s when I realised it could happen. What was yo...

It's so important for children to read and be read to. It encourages bonding with their parents, inspires their imaginations and teaches them basic linguistic skills. But what children's books should they be reading? Well, here are four fabulous books that every kid should read at least once. The Hobbit, by J. R. R. Tolkien The Hobbit is a children’s fantasy novel. It was published in1937, has been nominated for the Carnegie Medal and awarded a prize from the New York Herald Tribune ...

Lee Verity, author of Artolan Slime and The Mystery of The Blue Lady, released his debut book in April 2018. We decided to catch up with the author and see how life had changed since becoming an author. Did you always dream of becoming an author? I had always been fascinated with fantasy novels such as Watership Down, Duncton Wood, Magician and Lord of the Rings. I always remember having my head in a book. I suppose it was always in the back of my mind but I never though...

More often than not, readers tend to skip the acknowledgements and dedication at the front of a book - after all, that's not why you bought it, is it? But we seriously suggest that you go back to check out some of the dedications in your favourite books - you might be missing out! 1. Austenland, by Shannon Hale For Colin Firth You're a really great guy, but I'm married, so I think we should just be friends. 2. The Selection, by Kiera Cass  Hi, Dad! *waves* 3. Let's Pretend Thi...

Johan Parker, author of Obsessions, released his debut book in April 2018. We decided to catch up with the author and see how life had changed since becoming an author. Did you always dream of becoming an author? Since I was a child, I had a great imagination; I used to make up stories and act them out. As I became older, as part of school, we had to write essays and I was really good at writing them. I’ve always enjoyed writing and always dreamed of being an author. ...

Silver is a beautiful, large Maine Coon cat who remembers that in a previous life he was a white lion cub. He lives with several other cats who encourage him to tell them the story of his past life. He begins with memories from his childhood as a cub, when his dad, King, told him how all the lions had arrived at King Rock. King had been born with a mission in life, which was to travel to a place where he would find a very special white lioness with blue eyes. She was destined to become hi...

J.P. Lachs, author of An Accidental Memoir, released her debut book in March 2018. We decided to catch up with the author and see how life had changed since becoming an author. Did you always dream of becoming an author? Quietly so. I kept diaries most of my adult life and found solace in writing down my thoughts, observations and the mundane daily happenings. What was your first job? It is hard to tell; my first jobs were in my student years, working in...

We live in a more and more online world – we get just about anything with a click of a button, including books. But does that mean that shopping online is better? Well, we don’t think so! So here are 8 things we like about bookstores and why they’re better than online shopping. The staff. The staff in bookstores are knowledgeable and friendly. They’re working in that store because they have an interest in books as well. They’re great for giving recommendations or even gettin...

Fiona Morgan recently published her second book, What's Mine, in April 2018. We wanted to sit down with the author and find out how life had changed since becoming an established author. Did you always dream of becoming an author? Writing was always something I had enjoyed doing, but never done anything about it. I had wanted to push myself to do something different again so my depression didn’t return.  I told myself that if I didn’t do it, it wouldn’t get done,...