Releasing your book into the world is a huge step and one that deserves to be celebrated! And as almost all in the book world seem to know, word-of-mouth (and so by extension, reviews) is still one of the strongest forms of marketing there is. At the time of writing, I’ve been working in theContinue reading “Navigating Book Review Etiquette for Authors”
Category Archives: Book Reviews
Olivia Atwood’s Half A Soul: Magic and Social Justice
Half A Soul by Olivia Atwood is a short, sweet read, that delights and enchants through its clever take on the Regency Romance genre.
Book Review – Chomsky & Me
A book review of Bev Stohl’s ‘Chomsky & Me’
How to Write Unlikable (but still compelling) Characters: Yellowface Book Review
R.F Kuang’s latest novel, Yellowface, has been everywhere recently. And for good reason. The book is a twisty, compelling read, with characters you’ll love to hate and a healthy dose of publishing industry critique.
Epigraphs in Fantasy: Fourth Wing Review
As writers (and editors) reading is one of the best things to do to understand what does and doesn’t work. Fourth Wing is a recent example of one of my favourite elements of a book that I don’t think we talk about enough: epigraphs.
Margot Mertz For The Win by Carrie McCrossen & Ian McWethy: Book Review
Thank you to Hardie Grant Books for supplying me with an advance review copy of this book. Margot Mertz is back and she’s got yet another battle ahead.
The Dragon Healer by Tiani Davids: Writing Dragons and fictional languages
Today we’re celebrating the launch of The Dragon Healer by Aussie Indie author, Tiani Davids with a review (from yours truly) and an interview with the author herself.
Read on for details about self-publishing in Australia, and recommendations for world-building in the fantasy genre.
World Health Day 2022: Book Recommendations from Health Workers
This post is a little different from normal, as the books featured are not my own recommendations, but those of some incredible health workers. These wonderful people work across the health industry, from palliative care, pharmacy, occupational therapy and nursing.
House of Sky and Breath: Book Review (no spoilers)
In usual Sarah J. Maas fashion, the internet has become a bit of a risky place if you haven’t read the fantasy author’s latest release yet. Fear not, this review is spoiler-free!
Weather Girl by Rachel Lynn Solomon: Book review
So you’ve been craving a distraction from the madness that seems to be everywhere? Looking for heartfelt characters with a generous dash of spice? I think we could all do with a bit of that. Rachel Lynn Solomon’s latest release, Weather Girl might be just the thing.
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