Hello all, I've been working on the sequel to my fantasy The Edict (2017) which is currently entitled The Wall. The second instalment in The She Trilogy; you'll get to catch-up with your favourite characters from book 1 and meet some newbies too... The Wall working-blurb: In the aftermath of war the Kingdom of Emrilion is rallying,Continue reading "‘She would disappear and no mistake.’ – Chapter 1 of The Wall revealed."
The sea
Largely, I am a practical person. Or I like to think I am. I like logic, common sense, and using nouse when making decisions. Sometimes I pride myself in it, though I am also inclined to make silly decisions and all my logic then falls down. But generally, I'm not into touchy feely stuff. That'sContinue reading "The sea"
Jodi Taylor’s Just One Damned Thing After Another
Historians + time travel = happpppppyyyyyyy Pip This book really is a silly, raucous and a tremendously entertaining adventure. I love history and so the idea of time travelling historians going on adventures and saving the day really is always going to win with me! Facebook advertising...really? It turns out, Facebook advertising works. You see,Continue reading "Jodi Taylor’s Just One Damned Thing After Another"
A Very Short Introduction to World War I by Michael Howard
I just can't recommend this book enough if you want an overview of World War I. And I just can't recommend it enough if you don't, because what I've learned from reading it, is that we should always remember.
Thrice the Brinded Cat Hath Mew’d by Alan Bradley
Thrice the Brinded Cat Hath Mew'd was one of my latest reads for my 'book a month' challenge and I find Alan Bradley rarely disappoints.
Daphne Du Maurier’s Frenchman’s Creek
I love Cornwall. Have you gotten that yet? It just feels like I have that place in the blood (and I can claim some Cornish ancestors), so any book that's based there holds quite the draw for me. And with the re-doing of Poldark there's quite a few who are enthralled by stories from thatContinue reading "Daphne Du Maurier’s Frenchman’s Creek"
A book a month for a year
As I've mentioned (probably too much, I always talk too much), I have been endeavouring the follow a book a month challenge this year. You may have seen me chattering about it on social channels...
Reading and sequels
This morning I started my writing day with reading. It turns out it was quite a good idea, but if I said I did it for any other reason than to stop myself putting the tele on I'd be lying. My name is Philippa, and I am a TV addict. A book a month challengeContinue reading "Reading and sequels"
The Edict FREE on Kindle – This Weekend Only!
In celebration of my birthday weekend I am offering my fantasy novel The Edict for free on Kindle!
Selfish writing
I'm not a fan of the modern day mantra, 'just do what's right for you'. Controversial, I know, but it doesn't seem logical to me. I may be being a bit Vulcan about it (yes, that's a Trek reference and I'm going with it), but it seems to me, only thinking about oneself isn't doingContinue reading "Selfish writing"