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Albert Wessel first releasedIrene (Relationships Redefined)in September 2017. We felt it was time to catch up with the author and see how life has been treating him since the publication. Did you always dream of becoming an author? I became aware that I could put words together, very well, in my teens. I never considered becoming a writer back then. But, there was a particular incident that got my attention when I was in grade 9: the teacher gave the class an assignment ...

We previously did a 'Bedtime Books for Adults' post, recommending 5 books to help you slip off into the land of nod. But that's not much good if the little ones won't settle down as well! So, here are 5 books to help send the kids to sleep. 1) Where the Wild Things Are, by Maurice Sendak Most people were read this book at some point in their lives, and your children should be no exception.Where the Wild Things Areis the perfect book to help send your tired tykes off to...

Ruth Skrine, author ofA Step Too Far, was published in September 2017. We felt it was time to catch up with the author and find out how life had changed for her since the release of her book. Did you always dream of becoming an author? No, because my spelling was always poor. My mother and sister were the writers in my family. What was your first job? Medical practitioner How did you come about writing your book? Was that your intention or did you...

We all love to read in the bath; it's the perfect way to relax...assuming you don't drop the book! So, here are some tips on how to enjoy a book in the bath! 1) Make sure it's not your favourite book ever written You might be tempted to choose your favourite book to relax in the bath with. But this isnota good idea! If, for whatever reason, you accidently drop said book, you'll be kicking yourself forever more and probably crying tears of rage over that lost gem. ...

A.J. Porter's debut novel,The Mercies of Gwenda Wade, was released in September 2017. We thought it was time to catch up with the author and have a chat about how life had changed for her since being published. Did you always dream of becoming an author? Before I attended big girl's school, as I termed Faringdon Infants School, my sister was gifted a chalkboard, I became her first pupil aged around 3. She taught me to read and write. It opened up a whole new vent...

We all need to unwind after a long day, and what better way than with a good book? But, you don't need a book that's going to keep you up all night, or one that's going to bore you to sleep; you need something soothing, relaxing and fun. So here are some of our recommended bedtime books for adults. 1) Life on Mars, by Tracy K. Smith Smith creates some amazing images with her words, andLife on Marswill paint the most beautiful pictures. Since it's poetry, you won&#...

Dan Meakin, author ofThanks, Eve, For The Apple Thing, was published in September 2017. We thought it was time to catch up with the author and find out how life has changed since the book was released. Did you always dream of becoming an author? I have always been a story teller from a very young age. When I read my first book, Danny Champion of the Worldby Roald Dahl, it awakened something in me. My teacher at secondary school thought I had talent and encouraged me. How...

Today is Halloween, one of the most celebrated holidays of the year! So, we thought it would be fitting to present to you: 10 Interesting Facts You Didn't Know About Halloween. 1) The first Jack O'Lanterns were actually made out of turnips, not pumpkins 2) The word 'witch' comes from the Old English word 'wicce', meaning 'wise woman'. 3) 'Samhainophobia' is the fear of Halloween 4) The owl is a popular Halloween image. In Me...

Travis Leonard recently published his debut book with us,The Gold Carolina Highway. We thought we'd ask the author a few questions about his life, both before and after his publication. Did you always dream of becoming an author? I loved going to the library and bookstores as a child. I loved getting lost in the world created by the author. Becoming an author seemed like an impossible feat so I turned to music. I began writing songs and eventually that was the way I...