Category Archives: Contemporary Women’s Fiction

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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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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Another five star review for JIGSAW ISLAND

Posted on September 14, 2020 by Lynne

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 →

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The cuts to our brainchildren that we can’t bear to lose.

Posted on September 12, 2020 by Lynne

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 →

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JIGSAW ISLAND – new review on Goodreads

Posted on September 8, 2020 by Lynne

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 →

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For those of you who remember calypso…

Posted on September 7, 2020 by Lynne

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 →

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