Author Archives: Lynne

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Jigsaw Island at Mslexia

Posted on March 15, 2021 by Lynne

Jigsaw Island in the latest edition of Mslexia, the women’s literary magazine. Links to Jigsaw Island and prequel Terrible With Raisins at: https://lynnemcvernon.com/get-books/   Mslexia content

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Review: The Unravelling of Maria by F J Curlew

Posted on December 7, 2020 by Lynne

It’s always a bonus when a book takes you travelling and The Unravelling of Maria offers much to learn about place and recent history. Two lovers separated by war and mischance provide the emotional theme, and an unlikely friendship adds … Continue reading →

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Thank you to Pauline Barclay and CHILL WITH A BOOK readers

Posted on November 25, 2020 by Lynne

Many thanks to Pauline for her enthusiasm for promoting Indie writers and to the readers who make the award possible… Delighted that JIGSAW ISLAND is your choice.

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Two new reviews for Jigsaw Island

Posted on November 20, 2020 by Lynne

Thank you, Jenny and Bob for taking the time to read the book and share your thoughts. bob   A very readable life enhancing book that addresses contemporary issues without being rose tinted. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 … Continue reading →

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Kristallnacht and Remembrance

Posted on November 11, 2020 by Lynne

Thanks to Guy Verhofstadt for posting about Kristallnacht yesterday. Known, too, as the Night of Broken Glass and the November Pogrom(s), it was a pogrom against Jews and civilians throughout Nazi Germany on 9–10 November 1938, carried out by the Sturmabteilung, the Nazi party’s … Continue reading →

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New book CROW COURT by Andy Charman

Posted on October 24, 2020 by Lynne

Today I received a signed copy of CROW COURT – my friend Andy Charman’s debut novel set in C19th Dorset. Andy and I met on an Arvon Editing course in 2018. He read an extract to the group and I … Continue reading →

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Friday Fiction Feature for Jigsaw Island

Posted on October 16, 2020 by Lynne

Many thanks to LORRAINE MACE, creator of the hugely popular D.I. STERLING series (https://www.lorrainemace.com/d-i-sterling-series/) for including JIGSAW ISLAND in her blog today. Find it HERE

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New Goodreads review of Jigsaw Island

Posted on September 24, 2020 by Lynne

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 →

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Review: The Girl from the Hermitage by Molly Gartland

Posted on September 18, 2020 by Lynne

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 →

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Herkos odonton – a barrier of teeth i.e. keeping secret

Posted on September 15, 2020 by Lynne

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 →

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