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Castellan the Black and his Wise Draconic Tips on Life

9 May

Regarding the age-old question as to whether queens or lords have it hardest… I’ve been around longer than any other dragon alive – and I’m here to tell you that lords have a much easier time of it. Be grateful you were born male. And if you weren’t – my sincere sympathy.
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Review of NETGALLEY arc Thistlemarsh by Moorea Corrigan

8 May

It was the cover that drew me to this one, as I haven’t read anything by this author before. But I’m always up for well written historical fantasy, so I was looking forward to getting to this one.
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Can’t-Wait Wednesday

6 May

Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted at Wishful Endings, to spotlight and discuss the books we’re excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they’re books that have yet to be released.
This week’s Can’t-Wait offering: Ode to the Half-Broken by Suzanne Palmer
Release date for the ebook – 26th May, 2026
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Review of NETGALLEY arc An Accident of Dragons – Book 1 of the Tales of Summer series by Cheri Radke

5 May

Given my interest in dragon tales – to the extent that I’m in the middle of writing my own dragon-centred fantasy series, Picky Eaters, it was a no-brainer that the title of this one would draw my attention. And then there’s that inviting cover… Would this live up to my excited expectations?
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SUNDAY POST

3 May

This is part of the weekly meme over at the Caffeinated Reviewer, where book bloggers can share the books they’ve read and share what they have got up to during the last week.
I’m not quite sure where April went. This year is sliding by far too quickly. Oscar is working hard as his GCSE exams are approaching at terrifying speed. Ethan swung by on a flying visit last Sunday, but is up to his eyes working on his final assignments for his degree.
Last week, Himself had a long weekend and we spent some time working in the garden, though there is still stacks to be done. It’s been dry for most of April, so it was a bit of a relief when today when we suddenly had a short bout of torrential rain. We gave ourselves a treat last Monday and visited Highdown Gardens, where all the lovely flower photos come from. And afterwards, we visited the Highdown Hotel where we had a delicious lunch and discussed my outline for the new novel, Strife with the Snow Witch. Once we worked out the beginning of the book, the story fell into place and I managed to complete the plot outline yesterday.
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Castellan the Black and his Wise Draconic Tips on Life

2 May

When visiting with your young grandchildren, be tolerant of their early hoarding instincts. While you may regard their collections of rocks/python skins/burnt beetles scattered across the floor as a dratted nuisance – destroying them in the name of tidiness is likely to earn you undying resentment from your own flesh and scales.
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Review of NETGALLEY arc First Mage on the Moon by Cameron Johnston

1 May

Unusually, it was the title that drew me to this one. I’m obviously used to seeing plenty of Science Fiction reads focusing on travelling to the moon – but a Fantasy take on the subject? I was keen to try it.
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