Jiddy Vardy
written by Ruth Estevez
cover design by Isla Bousfield-Donohoe
published by ZunTold
434 pages in paperback
sweeping YA saga: Poldark on the North Sea
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Author Archives: KMLockwood
#WritersReview: The Key to Flambards
The Key to Flambards
written by Linda Newbery
cover by Katie Harnett
published by David Fickling Books
305 pages in hardback + notes
future classic in sympathy with its heritage Continue reading
#WritersReviews: The Blue Salt Road
The Blue Salt Road
written by Joanne M. Harris
cover by Sue Gent
illustrations by Bonnie Helen Hawkins
published by Gollancz November 15th 2018
215 pages in hardback with both full page and inset illustrations
crammed with beauty, violence and revolt
#WritersReviews: The Twisted Tree
The Twisted Tree
written by Rachel Burge
256 pages including interesting endnotes
published by Hot Key Books Autumn 2018
cover art: Rohan Eason
book design: Cherie Chapman
Modern Northern Gothic with heart
Never forgotten: Great-Grandma Gubby’s Story
This story comes from my late mother’s side of the family I was brought up in. I am no blood relative – but I cannot forget it. Continue reading
Author Interview: Lorraine Cannell
A new event in The Garret – an author interview. Perfect for those dark winter nights, here’s Lorraine Cannell answering questions about her paranormal thriller Hollow. Read on to discover Lorraine’s process and influence – and some juicy extracts . . .
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Litany
On the Eve of All Souls, grateful thoughts about my adoptive mother who died in September. . . Continue reading
#WritersReviews: Black Snow Falling
Black Snow Falling
written by L. J. MacWhirter
cover by Tim Byrne
published by Scotland Street Press
227 pages in hardback
philosophical Tudor fantasy with added time travel
#WritersReviews: Seaglass
Seaglass written by Eloise Williams
Cover art created by Anne Glenn
Illustrations by Guy Manning.
Published by Firefly Press September 2018
heartfelt family drama with a supernatural element
A note on the door of The Garret
The Pilgrim is on her travels. She will be back with more stories in Autumn. You are welcome to come in, take down books from the shelves or open the caskets and jars full of memories . . .
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