Today I’m delighted to be sharing an excerpt from Rosemary Griggs’ newly released novel, The Dartington Bride, as part of a blog tour hosted by The Coffee Pot Book Club. Is the The Dartington Bride is the second book in Rosemary’s Daughters of Devon series telling the stories of the forgotten women of the Tudor … Continue reading Excerpt – The Dartington Bride by Rosemary Griggs
My Reading – March 2024
The Moods of Ginger Mick by C J Dennis Jist to intrajuice me cobber, an’ ’is name is Ginger Mick—A rorty boy, a naughty boy, wiv rude impressions thickIn ’is casu’l conversation, an’ the wicked sort o’ faceThat gives the sudden shudders to the lor-abidin’ race. Digger Smith by C J Dennis “Before the war,” … Continue reading My Reading – March 2024
Book Review – Bandy by Craig R Hipkins
Blurb Isaac’s only friend is a passenger pigeon named Bandy. He deludes himself in believing the bird talks to him. Bullied, he is resigned to a life of being the misunderstood bookworm by neighboring boys until a disastrous fire kills his parents and little sisters, sparing only his younger brother, Thomas. He and Thomas are … Continue reading Book Review – Bandy by Craig R Hipkins
Spotlight – Riddle of the Gods by Eric Schumacher
Today I’m delighted to be shining a spotlight on Eric Schumacher just released novel Riddle of the Gods as part of a blog tour hosted by The Coffee Pot Book Club. Riddle of the Gods is the fourth book in Eric’s series Olfa’s Saga. Blurb Riddle of the Gods is the riveting fourth novel in … Continue reading Spotlight – Riddle of the Gods by Eric Schumacher
Faces in the Street – Peas in a Pod
Many of the nineteenth century photographs found in library collections are of families – groups of children, couples alone, or the entire family together. Some show the resignation, and on occasions, the outright boredom felt by the younger sitters. Interesting too are the family resemblances, some children favouring one parent, others an amalgam of the … Continue reading Faces in the Street – Peas in a Pod
Snippet: A Matter of Time by Judith Arnopp
Today I’m delighted to be sharing a snippet from Judith Arnopp’s newly released novel, A Matter of Time: Henry VIII: the Dying of the Light, as part of a blog tour hosted by The Coffee Pot Book Club. A Matter of Time is the third book in Judith’s trilogy, The Henrician Chronicle, told from Henry’s … Continue reading Snippet: A Matter of Time by Judith Arnopp
Excerpt – Her Own Legacy by Debra Borchert
Today I’m delighted to be sharing an excerpt from Debra Borchert’s novel, Her Own Legacy, as part of a blog tour hosted by The Coffee Pot Book Club. Her Own Legacy is the first book in Debra’s Château de Verzat series set during the French Revolution. Blurb Her Own Legacy (Book 1)A Woman Fights for … Continue reading Excerpt – Her Own Legacy by Debra Borchert
My Reading – February 2024
The Touch by Colleen McCullough 'Your cousin Alexander has written for a wife', said James Drummond, looking up from a sheet of paper. My Life as a Jew by Michael Gawenda Over the years, some of my friendships have withered and died, natural deaths caused by change and a narrowing of time, but I am … Continue reading My Reading – February 2024
Anywhere But Schuylkill by Michael Dunn
Today I’m delighted to be sharing an excerpt from Michael Dunn’s powerful new novel set in the coal fields of Pennsylvania, Anywhere but Schuylkill, as part of a blog tour hosted by The Coffee Pot Book Club. Blurb In 1877, twenty Irish coal miners hanged for a terrorist conspiracy that never occurred. Anywhere but Schuylkill is the … Continue reading Anywhere But Schuylkill by Michael Dunn
Spotlight – The Trail to Crooked Creek by MK McClintock
Today I’m delighted to be shining a spotlight on MK McClintock’s newly released novella, The Trail to Crooked Creek, as part of a blog tour hosted by The Coffee Pot Book Club. The Trail to Crooked Creek is an historical romance set inpost-Civil War Montana and is part of the Crooked Creek series. Blurb Everyday … Continue reading Spotlight – The Trail to Crooked Creek by MK McClintock
Catherine Meyrick 