A review by Emma Streeton The Lost Jewels is a riveting historical fiction inspired by the true story of ‘The Cheapside Hoard’. The ‘hoard’ was …
The City We Became by N K Jemisin
A review by Nalini Haynes New York just woke up. More precisely, 6 people just assumed aspects of and became personifications of New York City …
Providence by Max Barry
A review by Nalini Haynes The Providence is a battleship designed to wage war against an aggressive alien foe, staffed by only 4 people. The …
Arigato to Danie Ware
Danie Ware contributed to the Authors For Fireys fundraiser in January 2020. Emily Gale and Nova Wheetman organised this mammoth undertaking. They raised $513,149 to …
My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell
A Review by Emma Streeton I think I am still processing what this book has raised for me. As a result it has taken me …
What’s Left Of Me Is Yours by Stephanie Scott
A review by Nalini Haynes Sumi is a young woman, just barely qualified to practice law in Japan, when she receives a strange phone call. …
“Focus on butterflies”: a Queer-focused podcast featuring Will Kostakis and Alison Evans
Today’s podcast features #LoveOzYA queer authors and butterflies Will Kostakis and Alison Evans. Nalini Haynes talks with Will and Alison about their books and queer …
A monster of a job earns a monster thank you to Cass Moriarty
Cass Moriarty contributed to the Authors For Fireys fundraiser in January 2020. Emily Gale and Nova Wheetman organised this mammoth undertaking. They raised $513,149 to …
Defining “Own Voices” Authors: you can’t have it both ways
Conflict Over the years I’ve had conflict with a number of authors about whether or not they are an “own voices” author and whether or …
Teddy Bears’ Picnic: a silly illo by Ian Gunn
Teddy Bears’ Picnic A parade of teddy bears heading towards the picnic ground (there’s a sign pointing the way). The first is holding a map. …
An experimental card for Kelly Morton
Kelly Morton contributed to the Authors For Fireys fundraiser in January 2020. This mammoth undertaking was organised by Emily Gale and Nova Wheetman. They raised …
Photo poses: a silly illo by Ian Gunn
Photo poses Remember the good old days before selfies and bombarding your friends with photos of food was a thing? Ian Gunn lived before digital …
Parlour Games For Modern Families by Myfanwy Jones and Spiri Tsintziras
A review by Emma Streeton Reviving the tradition of indoor family games, this book guide brings mental stimulation, silliness, and laughter back into the house. …
Devoted by Dean Koontz
A review by Annabelle Lee Devoted is a twisted, crazy roller coaster of a book. Written by bestselling American author Dean Koontz, this story (due …
Desire Lines by Felicity Volk
A review by Emma Streeton ‘ARE YOU STILL a liar?’ This is the opening line to Volk’s incredible novel Desire Lines. These words pulled me in …