Author: Nicki Pau Preto (website / twitter) UK Publisher: Black & White Publishing Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult I AM A DAUGHTER OF DEATH. FROM THE ASHES I ROSE, LIKE A PHOENIX FROM THE PYRE. I had a sister once. I promised her the throne would not come between us. But it is a fact of life that … Continue reading REVIEW: Crown of Feathers – Nicki Pau Preto
Author: Lucy Knisley (twitter / instagram / website) UK Publisher: First Second Genre: Non-fiction, autobiography, comics Also see: Something New If you work hard enough, if you want it enough, if you're smart and talented and "good enough," you can do anything. Except get pregnant. Her whole life, Lucy Knisley wanted to be a mother. But when it was … Continue reading REVIEW: Kid Gloves – Lucy Knisley
Things sort of got away from me a bit over the last couple of months, which is why this round-up covers both February and March. Spring has sprung! As we step past the daffodils and blink in the sunlight, remember that if you want to sit inside in the darkness, there's plenty to read. REVIEWS … Continue reading BLOG: February and March Round-Up
Author: Candice Carty-Williams (website / twitter) UK Publisher: Trapeze Genre: Comedy Drama, contemporary fiction Release Date: 11th April 2019 Queenie Jenkins can't cut a break. Well, apart from the one from her long term boyfriend, Tom. That's definitely just a break though. Definitely not a break up. Then there's her boss who doesn't seem to see her … Continue reading REVIEW: Queenie – Candice Carty-Williams
This year at London Book Fair, the Society of Young Publishers ran two panels – How to get into Publishing, and How to get ahead in Publishing. I have been to several of the SYP careers panels, and they are always very engaging and well-run, with excellent speakers, so I was pleased to be able … Continue reading BLOG: LBF 19 – Getting Ahead in Publishing
Author: Renée Ahdieh (website / twitter) UK Publisher: Hodder Genre: Historical fantasy, high fantasy, YA Mariko has always known that being a woman means she's not in control of her own fate. But Mariko is the daughter of a prominent samurai and a cunning alchemist in her own right, and she refuses to be ignored. … Continue reading REVIEW: Flame in the Mist – Renée Ahdieh
There has been ongoing talk about diversity in publishing across social media and industry, from women in management to social and ethnic diversity. The latest is ageism which, as someone who transferred to publishing after working for several years elsewhere, hit rather close to home. Unfortunately I missed the start of the panel at London … Continue reading BLOG: LBF 19 – Ageism in Publishing
I was nominated by Chloe over at Writing the Blues Away, which was so wonderful of her and a lovely surprise! Please check out her blog and give her plenty of love. What Are The Rules Of The Blogger Recognition Award? Once you have been nominated, make a post like this one and thank your … Continue reading BLOG: The Blogger Recognition Award
Authors: Cinzia Arruzza, Tithi Bhattacharya (website), Nancy Fraser UK Publisher: Verso Books Genre: Non-fiction, political discourse, manifestos This is a manifesto for the 99 percent Unaffordable housing, poverty wages, inadequate healthcare, border policing, climate change—these are not what you ordinarily hear feminists talking about. But aren’t they the biggest issues for the vast majority of … Continue reading REVIEW: Feminism for the 99% – Cinzia Arruzza, Tithi Bhattacharya, Nancy Fraser
Authors: Bryan Konietzko, Michael Dante DiMartino, Gene Luen Yang UK Publisher: Dark Horse Genre: Graphic novel, fantasy Every so often in your life, a story will come along which just fits so perfectly with what you need and want that you become wholly absorbed in it. It will become a bubble of relief from stress … Continue reading REVIEW: Avatar, The Last Airbender (#1 – #3) – Bryan Konietzko, Michael Dante DiMartino, Gene Luen Yang
