Lucy Mitchell – romance author – book blogger
I was planning to leave this review until nearer Christmas but I am desperate to shout about this book and the fact this was my first experience of reading a Rachel Dove novel. As a Yorkshire lass myself and someone who spent MANY a family holiday in Bridlington during her youth, you can imagine my reading […]
Read MoreEver since I published Instructions for Falling in Love Again I have struggled to find my way back to writing. Soon after my debut novel launched I threw myself into my second book; working title Heartbreak Cafe. This is a story which has been through six drafts and the Romantic Novelists New Writers Scheme. I had […]
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This book took me to new heights of reading pleasure. It is a wonderful uplifting read and I felt rejuvenated afterwards. Before I read this book I was in a bit of reading rut and I was longing for a book to rush to my aid. This is a book written by a booklover. It […]
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Book reviews will resume next week. For now I think it is time to talk about those of us who love a good plot twist. Important question: are you a plot twist thrill seeker? Check out the signs below to see whether you are one: You crave the rush of excitement and adrenalin from a […]
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It’s not easy being married to a writer. We are strange creatures. Here are some useful tips on how to survive being married to a writer: 1. Accept the fact that you will spend a lot of your marriage talking about people, events and locations that don’t actually exist. 2. When your writer wakes you […]
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Your To Be Read (TBR) book pile is blocking out the light from your window, wisps of grey smoke have been seen curling up from your electronic reader, your loved one has to schedule in date nights between books and your pile is so big you are considering making yourself a little house of books […]
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It is not easy waiting for your favourite author to bring out their next book. After binge reading all their books, fangirling them by email and social media, all you can do is sit and wait for their next offering. This agonising waiting period will involve some serious finger drumming, a lot of social media […]
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Writing and publishing my debut novel has been an unforgettable experience. As I look back at my four-year book journey I can’t help but notice the reoccuring process of creation, destruction and resurrection. I have spent four years doing just this; creating my draft manuscript, destroying my draft manuscript and resurrecting my draft manuscript. Now […]
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When is the right time to disturb a book lover? Interrupting a reader at the wrong time can lead to: An uncomfortable atmosphere. A glare. A snarl. Muttering under the breath. An angry outburst. Bad thoughts about you forming inside the reader’s head. Danger. Don’t panic because I have some advice: If you spot any […]
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Before The Coffee Gets Cold somehow found its way into my hands as I floated around Waterstones in a birthday gift card book buying binge. I don’t recall picking it up. When I got home I discovered it in my bag. Strange. So, I was on the verge of taking it back and swapping for […]
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