Title: Taken Away Author: Patty Friedmann Publisher: Tiny Satchell Press Paperback: 427 pages ISBN: 0984531823 Genre: Young Adult Fiction What does young Summer Elmwood do when her little sister disappears during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and everyone blames her?… Read More

THE GALWAY RACES Guest post by Mary Carter One of the chapters in my new novel, THE PUB ACROSS THE POND, takes place at the Galway Races. That’s horse racing for those of you imagining speedy cars or men running… Read More

I got this River Island satchel for Christmas and am totally in love with it.  I really like the colour and size. It's perfect for everyday wear, but I also use it when going out. I've been wearing it all… Read More

It’s crunch time. Christmas is less than two weeks away, and if you’re anything like me, you’re just now realizing how much is left to buy. It’s even worse when there’s someone on your list who’s particularly dodgy to buy… Read More

As a professional writer, your vocabulary is literally your stock in trade. Other businesses have huge stockrooms full of whatever they sell – frozen food, Gucci shoes, leather satchels… You, you have words. If you’re anything like me, you’ve taken… Read More