I love to write. I've written three novels. One of which I'm actively trying to get published, and the other two, in their infancy stages. I am constantly on the lookout on how to become a better writer. One of the first tips I come across frequently...
Beautifully crafted love story, but be warned that there is a theme of abuse threaded through it
The Paper Palace (Reese's Book Club): A Novel
Cleverly crafted in an interview-style. Loosely inspired by Fleetwood Mac
Daisy Jones and The Six: Must-Read Novel
Best dystopian novel of ALL TIME - do not fight me on this
The Road - McCarthy, Cormac
Twisty, turny and thrilling - she's a genius, that Gillian!
Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn
This is what you call a brilliant hook: Love Island meets Lord of the Flies - what's not to love?
The Compound by Aisling Rawle
Just couldn't put the thing down!
Verity: A Heart-Capturing Thriller
A world where we it's been normalised to eat human flesh? All over it.
Tender is the Flesh
Just so freaking cool - everything about it
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow: #1 Bestseller
When a writer is awesome at making your heart ache
One Day: Now a major Netflix series
The tale of a struggling writer done with fun and pizzazz
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
Was never into Fantasy Romance before picking up this book. This is what you call incredible world-building
A Court of Thorns and Roses: Sarah J. Maas
Harrowing story that explores nature vs nurture
Lionel Shriver - We Need To Talk About Kevin
Another brilliantly done nature vs nurture story - clearly I love this theme!
The Push: Richard & Judy Book Club Choice
Gripping YA dystopian novel that makes your head spin with its ethical dilemmas
The Giver - Lowry, Lois: 9780385732550
Bleak but beautifully written post-apocalyptic novel
I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman
I figured out the twist somewhere in the first few chapters, but somehow, it still kept me hooked
We Were Liars: Now a Major TV Series
I'm usually not one for historical fiction, but this book kept me turning pages - such incredible descriptions of time and place
The Pillars of the Earth: Ken Follett (1)
Sparks has a real gift for getting you to truly care about his characters - have a box of tissues at the ready!