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I am a voracious reader and consume books to such an extent that their stories become infused with my own memories. This appetite devours literature over a diverse range of genres, and includes well known authors and debut novelists. However the …

The digital age has broadened the reading habits of all, and I am no exception.       In 2011 over 60% of the fiction I read was written by women.       In the previous year the figure was just 10%. Based …

There is an inherent belief that The Hay Festival, is The festival for literature, especially in the UK. With a twenty year history, one would expect a well oiled machine upon first attending; a clear demonstration that this is the …

Rejection is an imperative test of one’s character. Some writers continually submit the same manuscript until it is accepted. Others chose to do a more polished draft before sending it out again. While a select few learn from the lessons …

Disorientation has me swimming against the current. The depths of the ocean call my name. There are no Angels down here. A circle of light draws me to the surface. Bursting through, a wave crashes against my chest and sweeps …