News and book reviews from award-winning British author K.J. Simmill
Pledged by Louise G White is the third and final instalment in the Gateway Series. Having read the first two instalments in this series I couldn't wait to see where Carolyn's fate led her next. Of course with so much happening between books one and two, and such a fantastic array of unique characters with… Continue reading Book review: Pledged by Louise G White Book 3 in the Gateway Series
The Demon's Beast (Knights of Elyssa Book 2) by D.S. Smith is a dark fantasy and the sequel to The Demon of Petra’s Meadow. Without spoiling the story for any who haven’t read it yet the plot focus on the events of a small village which is being attacked by creatures mutated by demon essence,… Continue reading Book review: The Demon’s Beast (Knights of Elyssa Book 2) by D.S. Smith
Last night I completed the first book in The Last Sword Mage Trilogy by Martin F. Hengst. I have to say, this was another book that I really enjoyed. The book follows the tale of Tiadaria, a young woman who starts off belonging to a small tribe before being sold to a slave trader. Eventually… Continue reading The Last Swordmage by Martin F. Hengst
Karen Gray is, without a doubt, my favourite author of 2015. Her books For King and Country and Chains of Blood and Steel have a very unique plot and are told with such skill and imagination you can't help but become hooked. It is with great pleasure I present an interview with her. About the… Continue reading An interview with author Karen Gray
Strange Matters by Bret Allen is a really fantastic and imaginative collection of short stories, each one different to the next. There were so many brilliant tales that just choosing one to be my favourite was difficult, but when push comes to shove, I would choose 'The Firebird.' I thought, like his other stories, it was… Continue reading Book review: Strange Matters by Bret Allen
Good afternoon everyone. I trust you are all well. So this review is a first for me, as I am not only reviewing the first book, but the second as I read them back to back. As the title of this post indicates, they are books written by the author Anthony Gillis and are the… Continue reading Book review: The Storm’s Own Son: Book One and Two – Anthony Gillis
Darrienia and Herbal Lore are now available. If you enjoy fantasy, or would like to know more about the uses of herbs in magical or medicinal practices, don't forget to pick up your copy today. By buying one of my books you will also be helping to support either the neonatal department of the UHNM… Continue reading Darrienia and Herbal Lore are now available.
For my final teaser I decided to do something a little different. I thought this image on its own was so fantastic that I didn't want to add any text, instead I will leave you with this small excerpt. "The timeless room gave pause to their own mortality, before them countless figures had sat in… Continue reading Darrienia Final teaser
Good morning everyone. Welcome to the third instalment of the Darrienia teasers. It is now only 12 days to release and 11 days to the charity draw, if you haven't entered and intend to, make sure you do so before midnight (GMT) on 30th August. I want to take this chance to thank everyone for… Continue reading Darrienia, Teaser Three
Good morning all, Last night I finished reading For King and Country by Karen Gray. I have to say that so far this year it is one of the best books I have read. The book itself follows the protagonist Morag as she starts to discover who she is and secrets she has been protected from… Continue reading Book review – For King and Country: The Saga of Thistles and Roses by Karen Gray
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