Literary Sofa

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Word of Mouth – Isabel Costello interviewed by Claire King on Book Blogging

Posted by Isabel Costello ⋅ May 7, 2013 ⋅ Leave a comment

Thanks to Claire King, debut author of The Night Rainbow (Bloomsbury) and a past Literary Sofa Guest for interviewing me about book blogging. I really enjoyed our conversation, especially talking about the links between blogging and writing fiction. Here’s a link to the interview if you’d like to read it. As I mentioned, I really do … Continue reading →

Book Review – The Lighthouse by Alison Moore

Posted by Isabel Costello ⋅ August 7, 2012 ⋅ 2 Comments

Less than 24 hours ago, an advance copy of The Lighthouse by Alison Moore dropped onto my doormat. I have read it. Writing a review wasn’t on my list of things to do today, but I’m going to do it anyway. I’m itching to discuss this book with someone and unfortunately that will have to … Continue reading →

Guest Author – Susanna Quinn on The Secrets of Plotting a Novel

Posted by Isabel Costello ⋅ August 6, 2012 ⋅ 9 Comments

I’m very pleased to welcome to my Literary Sofa Glass Geishas author Susanna Quinn, who has generously decided to reveal the plot secrets that helped her get published. I follow on with a few thoughts on plot and a mini-review of her book, which is one of my Top 10 Summer Reads 2012. Over to Susanna… … Continue reading →