The quandary is here

The final copy of all my short stories- In A Quandary - has now been released! This version has been a long time in the making, shaped by the stories and tales inside it. This book is a journey through the tangled, tender, and thrilling corners of human experience; and I can’t wait for you to …

‘The Highwayman Who Ran and Ran’ by Aldred Chase: review

★★★★★ A fantastic, riveting read about a little boy, named Scruff, who decides to risk his meager livelihood and steal a prized horse for some freedom.The prose was interestingly written, conveying key details in brevity. The rhyme scheme was faithful and helped to tell the story in a fascinating way. The main character was realistic, …

The quandary awaits

I’m thrilled to announce that In A Quandary, the final paperback collection of all my short stories, will be released very soon. This book has been years in the making, shaped by secrets unearthed, dilemmas confronted, morals questioned, and characters who leap into the unknown with anticipation and heart. It’s a journey through the tangled, …

‘Wormwood Abbey’ by Christina Baehr: review

★★★★ The Secrets of Ormdale #1 1800s' England, rural Yorkshire, mythical dragons, dark family burdens, and one abbey... Christina Baehr’s Wormwood Abbey is an intricately written cosy mystery set amid a gothic atmosphere in the heart of Yorkshire. The focal point is on the characters, their dynamics and nuanced character development. The bonds are realistic …

Summer/ winter sale for ebooks!

Hello everyone! I’m excited to announce that many of my ebooks will be discounted (25% off!!) at Smashwords during their 18th Annual Summer/Winter Sale! The sale, which lasts the entire month of July, is a great time to get my books, along with books from other talented indie authors, at bargain prices. You will find …

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'And perhaps it is the greater grief, after all, to be left on earth, when another is gone. Do you think?' 'Perhaps,' Achilles admitted. -- The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

Sunset Grammar’s final story: ‘Night at School 3’

The finale to the Night at School series is here at last! In the final chapter, winter has fallen — and the darkness inside Sunset Grammar is colder than ever. Can the new group of students escape- and uncover what the school has been hiding all along? Purchase Night at School 3 here (ebook) Looking …

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The magic isn't in a year. It is in a day. An hour. In a minute. Look forward to each new day and less to new years. -- JmStorm

‘Night at School 3’: excerpt

Not only was the creepy shadow expanding, but the static sounds were also growing louder in volume. It was now a race against time. Outside, the wintry November sky had turned the colour of coal. Night at School 3 releases this June; see the announcement post for more info. Pre-order now. To get updates, subscribe to this blog …

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I think I believe in freedom, I just don't know where it is. I think I believe in home, I just don't know where to look. -- Fatimah Asghar