Fiction Friday | Twenty Something Else by Stephanie Mack

Today for Fiction Friday I'm sharing my book recommendation for Twenty Something Else by Stephanie Mack, a contemporary fiction novel with magical realism. Here's the Book Description: On the eve of her fortieth birthday, a woman wakes up from a pickleball accident with the unexpected chance to relive her twenties in this sparkling novel from …

Writers Life | Finding a team

We tend to think of writing a book as a solitary task, but in reality, we all need a team. Here are some of the teammates you're going to need. Beta readers Once a full draft is complete, it is time to allow other people to read the manuscript. However, for each stage you need …

Writers Life | The Formula for Success

I have just had my end-of-year performance review at work (because it’s the end of our financial year). Last July, I sat down with my manager and we agreed my goals for the year. Yesterday, I prepared for my review by reviewing my year at work against those goals: what I’ve achieved, what I am …

Tuesday Book Chat | 9 June 2026

Welcome to Tuesday Book Chat. This is where we encourage book lovers to answer our bookish question of the week. As we are a faith-based group the questions refer mainly to Christian fiction or non-fiction. Today’s question is: Do you read multiple books at once or stick to one at a time? We look forward …

New Releases | June 2026

Welcome to June 2026 new releases and Extravaganza winners. Today we have 3 books to share with you, congratulations all. We also announce the winners of the Love Inspired Giveaway Extravaganza. Burns and Beauty - Philistines - By Christine Dillon Publisher: Links in the Chain Press (released: 1 June 2026) Trust, once broken, is hard …

Fiction Friday | Almost by Design by Jenny Erlingsson

For Fiction Friday I'm sharing my book recommendation for Almost by Design, Jenny Erlingsson's new contemporary romance set in Alabama. Here's the Book Description: A botched promotion, an awkward reunion, and a fake-dating scheme they never planned to fall for.Kenya Stewart is so close to getting her dream position at an event agency. When a …

Book Review | Pirate Problems by Ella Shine

Looking for a short chapter book for your child aged 5-8? Then check out Dienece Darling's review of Pirate Problems by Ella Shine today! This book review also contains quotes by Dienece's son in his first ever book review! Book description: Two pet sitters. One talking cat. What could possibly go wrong?Cassie and Lina are …

Tuesday Book Chat | 2 June 2026

Welcome to Tuesday Book Chat. This is where we encourage book lovers to answer our bookish question of the week. As we are a faith-based group the questions refer mainly to Christian fiction or non-fiction. Today’s question is: Do you prefer reading in silence or with background noise/music? We look forward to hearing your thoughts. …

Friday Fiction | Parable Port The Captain’s Clue Book Two

Today for Friday Fiction I am reviewing Book two in the Parable Port series. The Captain's Clue. Out June 9, 2026. Book Description: A hilarious action-adventure series for Christian kids set in a town where the parables of Jesus literally come to life. Anthony and his friends have barely caught their breath after escaping wild vines and …