My fifth book for Badger Learning is out now! Mirrors is part of the third illustrated Papercuts series, which I’m thrilled to be part of. James Lawrence’s amazing illustrations helps bring this scary little story to life and I couldn’t be happier with the final book! I was inspired by this photo I took of myself a…
Reading Wrap-Up 2019
I read 22 books in 2019, which I am pleased with, especially as I enjoyed everything I picked up! I completed a few series that had been sitting on my TBR for a while, reminding me how much I loved the previous books (and wondering why I hadn’t read the final book sooner!). I started…
New Release: NOWHERE (Between the Lines 2)
My fourth book for Badger Learning is out now! MADE released in September 2017 as part of the first Between the Lines series. The Trick released in January 2018 followed by One Way in January 2019 as part of the Papercuts series. Nowhere is part of the second Between the Lines series, which I’m thrilled…
Flickerink Updates: Book Box Club, Illumicrate, Bookmarks & more!
We last updated in January with news of our collaboration with Illumicrate and the good news that our candles were being stocked in the Hollies Farmshop and the magical Punnydukes! You can read that post here. Since then we have released a candle box, added bookmarks and candle tins to the shop, and collaborated with…
Review: THE EXTINCTION TRIALS: REBEL by SM Wilson
THE EXTINCTION TRIALS: REBEL (EXTINCTION TRIALS #3) Earthasia is in chaos – resources are low and the people are fighting back. But on the dinosaur continent of Piloria, the land is thriving. A large group try to carve out their new beginning, but how long until the dinosaurs notice they are there? Survival is threatened both…
New Release: ONE WAY (Papercuts 2)
The Trick released last January for the first series of Papercuts and I’m delighted to have had the chance to work with Badger Learning again on this second Papercuts series with One Way. One Way is about a cursed fairground, complete with 4 wonderful illustrations by James Lawrence. The book is one of six in…
Flickerink Updates: Illumicrate, Punnydukes & more!
Since reopening our bookish candle shop in September we have lots to share! Illumicrate: Saints & Scars Grishaverse Box Volume 2 We’re delighted to have one of our candles included in Illumicrate’s Grishverse box. We worked closely with Illumicrate to create an exclusive layered candle for this. The box contains a special edition of King…
Books Read November – December 2018
Review books: The Last by Hanna Jameson – A well-imagined post-apocalyptic world set in a remote hotel as winter draws in. As the world is under nuclear attack, twenty survivors remain at the hotel. Jon keeps record with a day-by-day account of everything happening to the group, which is what we read. Jon also discovers a…
Books Read October 2018
Review books: The Boneless Mercies by April Genevieve Tucholke – Boneless Mercies are women hired to kill mercifully. But the group is becoming tired of traveling without a home, taking mercy kills to pay their way. Frey wants more — she wants glory and fortune . So they set out to hunt a monster. I absolutely loved…
Interview with Danny Pearson, Author and Publisher
I’m delighted to welcome Danny Pearson here today to chat about his work in publishing, from editing books, writing his own, and writing for the Beano! He’s been so busy recently I couldn’t help but make him busier by asking him to stop by and tell us about everything he’s been getting up to! Kate…
Halloween Reads 2018
I always put together a list of books to read in the lead up to Halloween. I usually choose too many and am still reading them throughout November! Last year I chose 4 books and the year before around 7…! This year I’ve picked out 3 Halloween reads for myself and I’m so excited about…
Books Read August – September 2018
Review books: Beneath the Citadel by Destiny Soria – Cassa, orphaned daughter of rebels, tries to keep up all her parents had worked for and take down the government, who use prophecies to frighten Eldra’s citizens into following their strict rule. She has a small group of close allies by her side. Told in alternating viewpoints, with…
Flickerink: Reopening!
Exciting news! We have reopened our bookish candle shop on Etsy! During the colder months, candles are a must for us and we’ve missed creating them. We’ve brought back some favourites as well as new designs and we hope you’ll like them as much as we do. Shop link: https://www.etsy.com/shop/flickerink Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flickerinkuk/ New designs: Back in stock:
Interview with Katya de Becerra, Author of WHAT THE WOODS KEEP
I’m delighted to welcome Katya de Becerra here today to talk about her debut novel, What the Woods Keep! The book is out September 18 with Macmillan and I think this is going to be the perfect addition to my Halloween TBR! I can’t WAIT to get my copy! Kate Ormand: Hi Katya! Great to…
Interview with Lindsay Galvin, Author of THE SECRET DEEP
I’m so happy to welcome Lindsay Galvin, author of The Secret Deep, which is out now with Chicken House! I read this breath-taking thriller really quickly — it was spectacular! Kate Ormand: Hi Lindsay! Lovely to have you here! Can you tell us a little about The Secret Deep? Lindsay Galvin: Hi Kate, it’s fantastic…
Books Read in July 2018
Review books: The Secret Deep by Lindsay Galvin – Aster wakes up on a tropical island alone. Her sister and aunt are both missing and she has no idea what happened. While Aster searches for answers, Sam – a boy the sisters met on a plane – searches for them. The story is told in switching POV…
Sally Green Event: THE SMOKE THIEVES
I’ve got some catching up to do as I’m late again with uploading this post! In May, I went to Sally Green’s launch for new fantasy book, The Smoke Thieves. I’ve been waiting to get my hands on this since I first heard about it! Sally talked about her inspiration for the novel, her five…
Books Read March – July 2018
I always set my Goodreads goal to 50 books and this year I’m way behind. Here’s what I’ve read over the past few months and I’m hoping to pick up my reading a bit so I can go back to more regular reading updates… Review books: All These Beautiful Strangers by Elizabeth Klehfoth – A gripping…
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