Neryn is a 15 year old orphan utterly alone in the world of Alban. After being wagered by her drunken father to a complete stranger on a chancy boat, she has no one but herself. Her mother, brother and grandmother are all dead, and her father too as a result of the Cull. Now Neryn … Continue reading Shadowfell, Juliet Marillier
A really interesting concept – ‘You always remember your first kiss. Flora remembers nothing else’ – which was unfortunately crippled by the pacing and the narrative. When I picked up this book, the blurb gripped me: Seventeen-year-old Flora Banks has no short-term memory. Her mind resets several times a day, and has since the age … Continue reading The One Memory of Flora Banks
"She stole a life. Now she must pay with her heart." By the Cauldron, where to begin? I should start by saying that I've had friends telling me to read this book for quite some time, but unfortunately, the never ending University reading list got in the way. But now I've ended my second year … Continue reading A Court of Thorns and Roses
Sometimes the hardest part of writing is coming up with an idea, harbouring the inspiration, having that light bulb moment where all your thoughts fall into place. So make it a little easier for yourself. Don't think about too much, just read the prompt and start writing! You may be surprised with where it takes … Continue reading Story Prompt…
On the 27th of December 2017 I fell in love with Rebel of the Sands' beautiful spine. I was in Waterstones with my boyfriend, there was a pile of books in my hand and I was trying to decide which two books I should invest in. That's when I spotted Rebel, a blue and gold … Continue reading What I’ve been reading (Jan-Feb)
In the fresh light of morning us writers can sit there with a pen in our hand, a cup of coffee and a whole lot of good intentions...but nothing comes out. No ink. No words. Nothing. A simple writing prompt can be an easy remedy! So if you're that person, desperate to get some words … Continue reading Writing Prompt…
I started my blog back in June 2016 not really knowing where I wanted to take it or how to let it reach its full potential. I have explored my fair share of content from poetry to feminist thought to craft advice to travel writing... the list does indeed go on. Now, I'm in 2018. … Continue reading A change is coming…
Here is a glimpse of the characters I'm working on and a story that I'm itching to get on the page. Love, magic, sacrifice and loss- what more would you expect with a war on the horizon? Character 1 Character 2 Character 3 Character 4 Laura Marie Copyright: Laura Davis © 2018, all rights reserved.
This year has been an interesting time for reading for me. After starting uni I lost touch with my YA passion and was encouraged to read a lot more widely. Not just the expected reading on an English lit course like Charles Dickens and Wordsworth, but genres such as contemporary poetry, crime fiction, literary-prize fiction … Continue reading YA TBR 2018
Creativity is a very fickle creature. It never leaves you, but it will hide from you, and you can guarantee that it sure as hell will not make it easy for you to find it again. Sometimes it's a monster. Sometimes it's an angel. Sometimes it's tame, easy for you to deal with. Other times … Continue reading Why I’m taking a break from my book
