I was asked what I was currently reading at an author event. I replied 'Honeybee by Craig Silvey, but it's not a page turner'. As the event was queer focussed, gasps came from the audience. My fellow author and participant in this event, Rebecca Langham, came to my rescue once again as she often does …
Book Review -The Moth and Moon by Glenn Quigley
It's hard to write a review that encapsulates how charming this book is. Yes, there's a love story, but that's only part of what this tale explores. The world building is excellent, especially as the entire first chapter sets the scene of a small town from centuries ago about to brave a horrendous storm. All …
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Book Review – Invisible Boys by Holden Sheppard
I normally don't read YA books or gay stories where the main theme is about coming out and self-acceptance. The reason for the latter is because that part of my life is ancient history and there are so many great books in all genres where gay characters simply exist. But Invisible Boys has become a …
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Book Review – Into? by North Morgan
I wanted to read something good after finishing the brilliant page turner Invisible Boys by Holden Sheppard. Someone on Twitter recommended Into? by North Morgan. So was it as good? Yes and no. This is a book with no story. It's a series of what I describe as diary entries where Konrad, the narrator, tells …
‘A Face Without A Heart’ by Rick R. Reed
I have a confession. Although this story is set in modern times, I kept picturing it set in the late nineteenth century. This is, after all, a retelling of an Oscar Wilde classic. When a modern prop like a g-string was mentioned my mind re-adjusted, but just as quickly all the characters were back in …
‘London Triptych’ by Jonathan Kemp
I don't rave about books on my blog, yet there's been quite a few I've loved. So I decided I'm long overdue in sharing what I've been reading. Several books ago I picked up a copy of Jonathan Kemp's London Triptych. I'd read some reviews in the past, so when the novel was begging me …
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