I’ve been part of Dora Hiers’ reader group since before I was a published author. I don’t recall exactly how we connected—probably through a recommendation in another author newsletter I follow—but I’m so glad I found her and her books (and yes, I’ve reviewed quite a few!). We live on opposite sides of the world, […]
Earlier this month, I battled a rather annoying lurgy that sapped my energy and stuffed my head with so much congestion I could barely sleep for several nights in a row. Not the most delightful way to kick off the post–Term 1 school holidays. My grand plans to tackle Mount Washmore and get some solid […]
People’s accents have fascinated me for as long as I can remember. As one of those “odd duck” kids, I’d mimic different accents—usually well enough not to offend the owner of said accent. I was pretty decent at imitating international cricket commentators, actors from my favourite British TV shows, and (during one interesting phase of […]
Have you ever mistaken two authors for each other? Blended their names in your head until you were convinced they were one person? Maybe it’s just me. Confession time: Until recently, my brain insisted Becky Monson and Sarah Monzon were one and the same—despite the glaringly obvious difference in their names (and, you know, actual […]
… and realise they missed the bookstore because they had their nose in a book. 😂 If I found myself in a bar, I’d probably be tucked away in a quiet corner with my phone, lost in a world of swoony romance and witty banter—like these books I recently read! The Perfect Rom-Com by Melissa […]
I’m a self-professed Becky Wade fan. I gushed about her writing last year when I reviewed the first two books in her Sons of Scandal contemporary romance series. (If you’re unfamiliar with these wonderful stories, see my reviews here.) So, imagine my joy when I was blessed with an advanced copy of the series’ last […]
