It’s often said that it’s not enough to write a good book any more and I really believe that an author who’s willing and able to engage with their audience, online and in person, has an advantage. Giving readings from a new novel is a great way to ignite interest and hearing Zoe Pilger read from her … Continue reading
Last week in 2012 – My Year in Books I revealed my six personal favourites. Today, for my final review of the year I’ve chosen one of the most memorable books I’ve read, Helen DeWitt’s Lightning Rods, which took an entire decade to find a publisher before being released by New Directions in the USA … Continue reading