Hello bibliopals! I didn't just succeed at my reading target this year (to read 25 books), I smashed it (I've read 38 books), whoo! But how many of those would I actually rave about? Here are the few that make my shortlist of best reads in 2019*. *Note: I do not mean published in 2019.… Continue reading My Best Books of 2019
Category: Reading
What do librarians even DO anymore?
When I announced to my previous employers that I was leaving them to work in a library, their response wasn't, "Congratulations," but, "Aren't libraries dying? What do librarians even do? Won't that be boring?" And I was both incredibly irked and flustered. I didn't know what to say other than I'LL DIE BEFORE I LET… Continue reading What do librarians even DO anymore?
The Carrow Haunt | Audiobook Review
If you've floated around this blog long enough, you might know that I love good voice acting. I adore it. When I'm reporting for MCM Comic Con, I'm the only one who throws herself forward to interview voice actor's like she's just heard Daniel Radcliffe is selling ice cream in the foyer. The human voice is incredible,… Continue reading The Carrow Haunt | Audiobook Review
We Need More Lesbian Knights
In the wake of being made redundant, hopefully scoring a new job with greater prospects, and forever waiting to hear back from my agent (I've bought Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2018 because I'm beginning to worry he doesn't have time to take me on - I also need to brush up on knowledge of publishing contracts), I am desperate… Continue reading We Need More Lesbian Knights
Book Launch: Meet erotica writer L.M. Brown
Today we've got something new, something exciting, and something a little bit naughty. I confess that I have yet to read L.M. Brown's work but as soon as I came across the pitch for her new book - she had me by the tail fins. I'm excited to make her new release, Forbidden Waters, my first… Continue reading Book Launch: Meet erotica writer L.M. Brown
Evangelion Manga Reviews: Apocalypse and Beaches
What are the spin-off mangas like? Are you a fan of the popular anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion? Do you want to know what the spin-off mangas are like? Then this review is for you! I'm a fan of the original series and most of its varing manifestations. I while back I was surprised to discover… Continue reading Evangelion Manga Reviews: Apocalypse and Beaches
Free stories and audio books; and season 2 of Bloodshot Buck
Fantastic news! Big World Network is now a FREE site with over 2,000 episodes and nearly 800 hours of audio from 70+ series. What the friggity are you talking about? If you’re new to this blog (hello!) you might not be totally familiar Big World Network (BWN), so let me push you down the rabbit… Continue reading Free stories and audio books; and season 2 of Bloodshot Buck
Evangelion Manga Reviews: Apocalypse and Beaches
What are the spin-off mangas like? Are you a fan of the popular anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion? Do you want to know what the spin-off mangas are like? Then this review is for you! I'm a fan of the original series and most of its varing manifestations. I was recently surprised to discover that… Continue reading Evangelion Manga Reviews: Apocalypse and Beaches
Fifty Shades of Feminism
This has to be the best "Fifty Shades" marketing pun out there. That's it, they don't get better or more tongue in cheek than this. Now stop. But I'm not posting this to rage about marketing puns, or Fifty Shades of Gray. I want to share with you a new book. A fantastic book. A… Continue reading Fifty Shades of Feminism
Fictional Characters Who Changed My Life
It's true that reading books/comics/manga or watching a film/TV series can change a person's perspective on things. We can see our faults reflected in others, we can see our virtues, we can think outside of our small bubbles and we can learn to understand others. We can also be inspired to change the things we… Continue reading Fictional Characters Who Changed My Life
Orange Squids, Killer Ghosts and Filming a Film
Hello! It's been a while and I do apologise. I've been writing all over the internet but now is the time to share the fruits of my labour. I'm here to tell you about an awesome website run by squidmasters, praise Maureen Johnson's latest book and how one of our uni assignments is to film… Continue reading Orange Squids, Killer Ghosts and Filming a Film
Writing Reviews [part 2]: Tips & Examples
A few weeks ago I explained how important it is to know the formula of writing a review – particularly when the review is to help other writers improve. This week I'm going to be a little more detailed and give a tip on how to style your review. Style is, of course, not quite… Continue reading Writing Reviews [part 2]: Tips & Examples
100 Words: For Wards, Waifs and Strays.
This was written by Bardicblogger and I felt this was an intriguing poem, certainly one worth sharing. The original can be seen here. The writing prompt over at Velvet Verbosity is FORWARD so here’s my 100 Words for this week. For Wards, Waifs and Strays Forwards in time, backwards in poverty. Money is an illusion… Continue reading 100 Words: For Wards, Waifs and Strays.
I Expected Better, famous writer.
"Arrangements had been made by his PR man and aide. At his house a chauffeured car was waiting, a rented car. In it were the PR man and another member of his entourage. Johnny parked his car and hopped in and they were on their way to their airport. He waited inside the car while… Continue reading I Expected Better, famous writer.