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Monthly Archives: September 2020
New Goodreads review of Jigsaw Island
Thank you to David Tucker for this lovely review on Goodreads September 22, 2020 A very timely, humane book, full of heart and humour. It is believable and its structure is never contrived. One is drawn in through the alternating … Continue reading
Posted in Greek Islands, Leros, Lesbian interest, Life on the edge, new writing, Refugees, Remain in EU, Single mother, Single mothers, Writers
Tagged contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Greece, Greek Islands, holiday reading, Jigsaw Island, Leros, new novel, new writing, psychological thriller, Refugees, Symi, Women writers, women's fiction, Writing
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Review: The Girl from the Hermitage by Molly Gartland
Published by Lightning Books 2020 Fascinated by this period of Russian history since a teenager – after watching Dr Zhivago – I wanted to review Molly Gartland’s The Girl from the Hermitage, and I’m glad I did. Inspired by a … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Contemporary Women's Fiction, Fiction, Life on the edge, new writing, Writers, Writing
Tagged Historical fiction, new novel, Russia
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Herkos odonton – a barrier of teeth i.e. keeping secret
OK, opening the barrier, and about to give away one of my secrets. Not that I have a bronze medal for Scottish Highland and Country dancing, not that I was asked to give up maths in 5th year because I … Continue reading
Posted in Contemporary Women's Fiction, Greek Islands, Humour, Leros, new writing, Review, reviewers, Single mother, Single mothers, Writers, Writing
Tagged contemporary Fiction, Fiction, fiftieth birthday, Greece, Greek Islands, holiday reading, Humour, Jigsaw Island, Leros, Lynne McVernon, new novel, new writing, psychological thriller, Symi, Terrible with Raisins, Women writers, women's fiction
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Another five star review for JIGSAW ISLAND
Thanks to Jillian Morton for her review of JIGSAW ISLAND. Deleted a couple of words because – oops – they contain a spoiler But thank you, Jillian, for a great review. Taken a while to get here from Oz but … Continue reading
Posted in Contemporary Women's Fiction, Fiction, Greek Islands, Humour, Leros, Life on the edge, new writing, Refugees, Review, reviewers, Writers, Writing
Tagged contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Greece, Greek Islands, holiday reading, Humour, Jigsaw Island, Leros, Lynne McVernon, new novel, new writing, Symi, Women writers, women's fiction, Writing
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The cuts to our brainchildren that we can’t bear to lose.
Cutting and editing is one of the most difficult things to do as a writer. Some years ago, I started a novel based on a situation (a hugely dysfunctional neighbourhood) then realised there wasn’t a strong enough story. So I’ve … Continue reading
JIGSAW ISLAND – new review on Goodreads
This is a warm and delightful read. I really enjoyed it. Characters and relationships are brought to life with skilfully written and convincing dialogue. The relationships are believable and very relatable. All in all, it was an engrossing plot, well … Continue reading
Posted in Contemporary Women's Fiction, Fiction, Greek Islands, Humour, Leros, Life on the edge, new writing, Review, reviewers, Single mother, Single mothers, Writers, Writing
Tagged contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Greece, Greek Islands, holiday reading, Humour, Jigsaw Island, Leros, Lynne McVernon, new novel, new writing, Refugees, Symi, Women writers, Writing
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For those of you who remember calypso…
Shopping calypso, shopping calypso, hear all about it – yakka-yak-yak Morrisons Sainsburys Aldi and Tesco – giving out the discounts and getting it back Well we had a happy ‘sperience in Teignmouth town Never thought our groc’ry store would let … Continue reading
Posted in Contemporary Women's Fiction, Fiction, Greek Islands, Humour, Leros, Life on the edge, new writing, Personal, Writers, Writing
Tagged Calypso, contemporary Fiction, Doggerel, Greece, Greek Islands, holiday reading, Humour, Jigsaw Island, Leros, Lynne McVernon, new novel, new writing, Shopping, Supermarket, Symi, Women writers, women's fiction, Writing
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Non-parent writing about parenting issues – where have I gone right?
Having ducked out of the whole breeding issue, I stand as an observer of friends, family, colleagues – and partner – who have all trodden that uneven path. I’ve been lassoed in from time to time, as a totally unprepared … Continue reading
Posted in biography, Contemporary Women's Fiction, Greek Islands, Humour, Life on the edge, new writing, Parent, Personal, Single mother, Single mothers, Writers, Writing
Tagged contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Greece, Greek Islands, holiday reading, Humour, Lynne McVernon, new writing, Symi, Terrible with Raisins, Women writers, women's fiction, Writing
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