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Gorgeous Waves of Poetry – Not Quite An Ocean by Elizabeth M Castillo
I had the extra treat of meeting Elizabeth in real life this year! She came to Geneva to run a workshop for the Geneva Writers' Group (in which I wrote actual poems) and we hung out and talked about all things writerly. So wonderful. This meant I was even more excited...
On the Wings of Story: ‘Soaring,’ Short Story Collection by Nicole Fitton
There's a lovely introduction to this short story collection. Nicole Fitton asks if you would like to dive into her stories when you have a snippet of time, allowing yourself to be carried off by them. And I most certainly was. 'Soaring' is the name of the collection,...
Touching Connections: All Their Favourite Stories (Novella-in-flash) by Slawka Scarso
I love dabbling in different styles. I met Slawka Scarso when she ran a workshop on writing flash fiction with the Geneva Writer's Group last year. What I was most struck by was how there a little stories hiding everywhere – she used images, titles, recipes, lists. It...
Folklore and Dystopian Britain: Verge by Nadia Attia
This one's pretty special. Years ago I was at a Byte The Book event when I met Nadia Attia. We bonded over our shared hatred of networking and our frustrations with the publishing world. So I was utterly delighted when the release of her debut novel popped up on my...
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I’m not very good at resting. I’m fairly certain I’ve been kidding myself that I’m just too active, too interested in...
I don't think I've ever read a short story with a mathematical equation as the title. This is just one of the reasons...
In the spirit of reviewing a range of books and collections on my site, this week I bring you Tow Away Zone by Chris...
I'm always humbled by the amazing things people do every year in support of International Women's Day. This year, I...
As the end of January is long faded, and February has dirged its way out of our lives, I wanted to pause for a moment....
There's something very special about a book that can bring a place to life. In The Exhibition, an historical novel by...
If you're looking for an immersive, entrancing story that leaves you thinking fondly about the characters weeks later,...
I'm always up for a story about pioneering women. Marjorie Herrera Lewis' award-winning novel inspired by the first...
I love short stories. Although I don't always get time to read them at the time they're sent Electric Literature's...
Last week I felt like the world was testing me. Testing my commitment to really giving this creative recovery a go. To...