News and book reviews from award-winning British author K.J. Simmill
Starting a new job is never easy. It is just as well Jenny knew she'd be perfect for the live in position at Avonsleigh Castle. Everything was going smoothly, the interview went off with just a small bout of nerves and she slipped into the role like a hand in to a well fitted glove.… Continue reading Book Review: An Invisible Murder by Joyce Cato (@MaxineBbooks)
It was as dreary day in London, and Lancelot wanted nothing more than to sit inside his favourite tavern, watching the world go by as he sipped his favourite drink. But alas that was not to be. The assembly had sent an inquisitor, Fiona Whitehall, seeking aid where once they would have refused to turn.… Continue reading Book review: Snowfall by Mark H Scanlon (@sentafliks )
Ryuu's life is about to change. It is his thirteenth birthday and from this day on nothing will ever be the same. He had always been different, he matured quicker, grew and developed faster than his peers. He had known he wasn't quite like everyone else and worked hard to gain approval. He just doesn't… Continue reading Book review: The Awakening by Andrew Wichland (@AWichlandAuthor)
Since the first day of the new term Tara has eagerly awaited the end of year summer holidays. Six weeks of bliss, minimal study, and free time. She can barely wait for that final bell to ring, her mind was filled with visions of duvet mornings and joy. But her father had other plans. He… Continue reading Book review: Dying thoughts – Third Wish by Joey Paul (@msjoeybug)
Tara is struggling to come to terms with her new gift, okay, well it's not a new gift, she's had it since she was six. The only thing is, she didn't know exactly what is was, other than perhaps a crack in her sanity. Her father, who could have made everything much easier by talking… Continue reading Book review: Dying Thoughts – Second Sight by Joey Paul (@msjoeybug)
Tara Leverton didn't ask for this unusual gift but it started just after her mother died. Tara had been six when cancer had claimed her mother, or at least that was what she had been led to believe. The visions, however, told a different story. She was fifteen now and had learnt these episodes were… Continue reading Book review: Dying Thoughts – First Touch by Joey Paul (@MsJoeyBug)
For as long as Shifrah can remember conformity has been taught, encouraged. People look same, dress the same, hang the same artwork. They are educated in the way of peace from birth to death, but when faced with differences outside their scope of comfort practising what is preached is another matter altogether. Shifrah was born… Continue reading Book review: Dwelling in Heaven and Earth by E.A. Comiskey (@eacomiskey )
When Molly won a trip to Mauritius she was over the moon. She was a happy person most of the time, or so it appeared, but this news had her dancing around in delight. Little did she know it was all an elaborate scheme, and she was the butt of this cruel joke. A newspaper… Continue reading Book review: Stuck with Me by Cassandra Piat (@cassandra_piat )
KLS-9, or Kerry, has been living on the run. Undocumented, unwanted. For three years she has lived in Horizon, paid her rent, and fought with killer migraines. She's not sure exactly what happened, how she came to be here. There are patches of darkness in her past, and they continue to expand into her present.… Continue reading KLS-9 by Leigh Grissom (@iamthecritic)
Amie's plan for the future had been simple. She married Jonathon, they would buy a nice house, big enough for a small family. Their children would go to the same school they had, and things would move along in comfortable bliss. Old friends and familiar settings. Sure there had been considerations of a short move… Continue reading Book review: Amie: African Adventure by Lucinda E Clarke (@LucindaEClarke )
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