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Category Archives: Non Fiction
Guest Post: Josephine Moon – The Bees Behind the Beekeeper’s Secret
Josephine Moon has stopped by the blog! Her first novel, THE TEA CHEST (2014) and her second, THE CHOCOLATE PROMISE (2015) were both bestsellers. Her books have a strong theme and a sharp focus on family and relationships. I’m excited … Continue reading
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Guest Post: Karly Lane on Genre Fiction
A real treat today! Prolific and bestselling Australian author, Karly Lane, has stopped by to talk about how she found her niche. And in breaking news… this week her latest book, SECOND CHANCE TOWN was the top selling Australian Rural Fiction title! … Continue reading
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Recipe Extract: Sumac Lamb & Eggplant Kebabs with Mint Yogurt
Maybe I have just what you are looking for on the blog today and an answer to that often asked question, ‘What’s for Dinner?’ Tonight, why not try Sumac Lamb and Eggplant Kebabs with Mint Yoghurt? In our … Continue reading
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Review: The Lady in the Van by Alan Bennett
If you are a fan of the movie then you will love this complete edition, which includes the original memoir, the screenplay, sketches by David Gentleman, photographs by Antony Crolla of the film location and events, and features an introduction … Continue reading
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Review: QI: The Third Book of General Ignorance by John Lloyd, John Mitchinson, James Harkin and Andrew Hunter Murray
The Third Book of General Ignorance gathers together 180 questions, both new and previously featured on the BBC TV programme’s popular ‘General Ignorance’ round, and show why, when it comes to general knowledge, none of us knows anything at all. … Continue reading
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Review: More Letters Of Note by Shaun Usher
This book is an irresistible treasure to people who love words in all their forms and find letters fascinating. The art of writing a letter is ancient and is quickly becoming a lost skill in these modern times. It is kind … Continue reading
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Review: The delights of ‘Little Loves’ by Rachael Hale McKenna
Who wouldn’t love this beautiful book? It’s choc full of stunning photographs of children and their pets in one of my all time favourite places – New Zealand. There are cute and funny stories from the children about their … Continue reading
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Review: Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
As I read Elizabeth Gilbert’s new book BIG MAGIC, I was reminded of one of many famous quotes from epic children’s author Roald Dahl. It goes like this: And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because … Continue reading
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