Writing for Africa by Jenny from the Blog I wonder how many British authors write about Africa, live in Transylvania and have worked as a BBC journalist and World Service trainer. The answer is probably one – Mike … DCW502 Writing and Contemporary Practice | Thursday 15th November 2018
A retelling | A Sea Witch Review by Jessica Walden Sea Witch By Sarah Henning Rating: ★★★★.5 Synopsis Everyone knows what happens in the end. A mermaid, a prince, a true love’s kiss. But before that young siren’s tale, there … DCW502 Writing and Contemporary Practice | Monday 22nd October 2018
Beautiful Strength – The last Namsara Review by Jessica Walden The last Namsara By Kristen Ciccarelli Harper Collins. Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ .5 Synopsis: In the beginning, there was the Namsara: the child of sky and spirit, who carried love … DCW502 Writing and Contemporary Practice | Tuesday 4th September 2018
Heroine role model but….-A City of Bones Review by Jessica Walden The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones By Cassandra Clare Walker books. 541pp. $22.99 NZD Rating: ★ ★ City of Bones is a young adult novel set in New York City in … DCW502 Writing and Contemporary Practice | Sunday 26th August 2018
A tale not for the faint-hearted: The Death House by Indyanna Title: The Death House By Sarah Pinborough GOLLANCZ FICTION 288pp Rating: ★★★/★★ The title of this dystopian fiction novel truly sets the tone. ‘The Death House’ is set in a … DCW502 Writing and Contemporary Practice | Friday 17th August 2018
A story of strength – A Red Queen Review by Jessica Walden Title: Red Queen By Victoria Aveyard Bloomsbury Books 388pp. $19.99 NZD Rating: ★★★★ Red Queen is a young adult fantasy novel set in a futuristic dystopia, in a region called Norta … DCW502 Writing and Contemporary Practice | Wednesday 8th August 2018