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"It wasn't until I started reading and found books they wouldn't let us read in school that I discovered you could be insane and happy and have a good life without being like everybody else."

John Waters

Reader reviews…

My Life’s Not Funny: Liza Miles (Coming of Age standalone novel)

“The highs and lows of Amelia’s young life in a decaying seaside town are described unflinchingly by an author with extensive experience of supporting children from less than ideal backgrounds.
This is an absorbing and at times gruelling read full of believable characters, some of whom one would cross the road to avoid. Others fight tooth and nail for what they think is right, although the reader may well consider them misguided.
Young adults are the target audience, but I would also recommend this book to anyone already involved in or considering a career in youth work.”

Allison Consents: D Accord (adult erotic romance)

“This book was so entertaining. I loved that it followed Allison as she realises her love live has been lacking, and she explores her sexual awakening by reading four steamy books.
Each of the books is a mini adventure into a world of exotic romance, kinks, BDSM and daring spice. They explore dominance, submission, humiliation, sharing and empowerment. It was so easy to get lost in this book and it kept me gripped from page to page as each story transitioned.
Definitely one to read if you enjoy hot and spicy reads that explore forbidden desires and kinks.”

Love Bites: Liza Miles (Short story collection - women’s fiction)

“A beautifully written collection of short stories each with their own powerful message that leaves you pondering choices you have made in your own life. The final story I could hardly read for the tears pouring down my cheeks, I thought of my own grandparents as this could have been them, a love that endured a world war only to be cruelly robbed of time together at the end of life by a cruel disease and an even worse pandemic. A truly wonderful collection of well crafted words.”

An ABC of Thanks: Mary-Beth Mazzini (Young and early reader)

“This book was such a lovely read to my class of 30 Year 1 children. As a primary school teacher, there are so many books out there but this lovely read definitely stood out and captured the attention of my class. We took our time to get through the book, but the children looked forward to our book sessions. Their favourite page was C because of the cats and the gorgeous photos! The illustrations made it very engaging for the children. There was a mix of humour, love and a help on phonics! My teaching assistant and I very much enjoyed reading this to our class, and will continue to do so!”

Murder on Morrison, A Game of Murder, Murder by Stealth and Murder in Midwinter - edgy cosy mystery series - featuring Rose McLaren is back on Amazon!

“When my wife picked up this book before me, I thought I'd have to wait ages to read it. However, it was so captivating that she finished it in two nights. When I started it, I could see why. The story had me spellbound too. Neither of us correctly identified the murderer such were the twists and turns in a story packed with intriguing characters. A must read”

At One Weekend in Stirling

Kate and Cleo keep me on task!

"Books and doors are the same thing. You open them, and you go through into another world."

Jeanette Winterson