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A note from the author of Divine Dicks and Mortal Pricks: Greek Myths for Feminists

Oh, the Greek myths: the original classics with cult status. Ancient heroes bravely pointing their spears at fate, only for fate to turn around and slap them in the face. They’re all so terribly deep, meaningful, and important. But did our ancient heroes have options, I wonder? Did they have… Read More

Ginger and Me: Chapter 1

We’re celebrating the paperback publication of Ginger and Me by Elissa Soave. Read on for a sneak peek at the first chapter. It’s hard to imagine this now but there was a life before Ginger and Diane. After Mum died the most important person in my life was my… Read More

Who was the real Dr Viktor?

Tessa Harris tells the true story behind her latest novel The Paris Notebook, featuring Hitler’s psychiatrist and his quest to expose his patient as an evil tyrant. Not a lot of people know of the existence of Adolph Hitler’s psychiatrist. Up until a couple of years ago, that included… Read More

Q&A with Hayley Quinn, author of The Last First Date and dating coach

Hear from author and dating expert Hayley Quinn on her debut novel The Last First Date, her advice for singles and her writing routine! Read More

THE GAME IS ON…

Across the globe, five strangers receive a horrifying message from an unknown number. THE PERSON YOU LOVE MOST IS IN DANGER.To save them, each must play The Game – a sinister unknown entity that has a single rule: there can only be one winner.IF YOU LOSE, YOUR LOVED ONE WILL DIE.But… Read More

Make some Orange Macarons this Christmas

Orange Macarons These are quick to make but it pays to be completely prepared, with all the ingredients measured and ready. Makes 15. What you’ll need 100g ground almonds 100g icing sugar 60g room-temperature egg whites (2 eggs) ¼ tsp cream of tartar A few drops of orange… Read More

Phaedra Patrick on When Your Novel Becomes a Film

Imagine if your dreams could play out on a TV screen where you could watch, freeze frame or rewind them. That’s exactly what having a film adapted from your novel is like. As a child, I used to love settling down to watch a film on Sunday afternoons (I still… Read More

Kindness with Jessica Ryn

Today on Random Acts of Kindness Day 2021, author of The Extraordinary Hope of Dawn Brightside Jessica Ryn shares her thoughts on kindness, as well as ten ways we can be kind to both ourselves and others right now. Kindness: More than just a hashtag Kindness… Read More

Good Grief: Anne’s Letter to John 01/02/21

Anniversaries can stir up so many emotions and reminders of time passing by. In a new letter written to her late husband John, co-author of Good Grief Anne Mayer Bird writes about the one-year anniversary of her son-in-law Andy Gill’s passing and how the world continues to change. 1 February… Read More

Read an Extract of Safe and Sound!

Safe and Sound, the gripping new psychological thriller by Philippa East is out next week! To celebrate, we’ve got an exclusive extract for you. In this sneak peak, we meet our protagonist Jennifer as she goes to confront a tenant who has failed to pay their rent…… Read More

Read the first chapter of Find You First!

Find You First, the latest gripping thriller from international bestselling author Linwood Barclay, is out this week! If you can’t wait until Thursday, here is a sneak preview of the first chapter. You can either read it here on the blog, or on a more phone friendly… Read More

Read an extract from A Fatal Affair

To celebrate the upcoming publication of A Fatal Affair, book 6 in the Ryder and Loveday series, we have an exclusive extract for you to read! Here is your sneak preview of DI Harry Jennings getting ready for a meeting with the Superintendent… A… Read More