Showing posts with label sci fi. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sci fi. Show all posts

Wednesday, 28 October 2015

Wanted ~ one book reviewer!

Whispering Stories is one of the best book blogs I've come across.  It's run by a delightful lady called Stacey; you can see the blog HERE; it (and Stacey!) can be followed on Twitter HERE.


Like many book bloggers, Stacey is now finding that her to-read pile is getting larger than she can manage, so is looking for someone else to join her on the blog.  If you're interested, this is what she's looking for:

"I'm looking for someone who owns a kindle or a device they can read a kindle on (ipad etc), all I'm after them doing is reading and then reviewing the book. They then send the review to me and I'll sort the post out.

I will put their name on the review and they will have their name on my blog as being part of my blog team - so would need a picture and some info on them.

I don't read horror books or sci fi books, so someone who may like those would be good, but I'd be interested to hear from anyone whatever genres they prefer; it's just that a liking for horror/sci-fi would be a bonus!

They need to understand that there is no financial gain, they will get the books for free though.

The reviews are placed on the sites already set up for Whispering Stories,  I will let people know who did the review and that they are part of the team and chance the profile on the pages to include them.

Generally, they need to be able to review a book a once a fortnight (though more often would be great!) - this isn't cast in stone, and at times I do understand that they may need more time. They need to be trustworthy and honest with their reviews."

If you're interested and would like to discuss this further, please contact Stacey via Twitter or her blog at the links above - not me!!
Many thanks for reading ~ and if you know someone else who may like to do this, please pass it on. :)

Tuesday, 8 September 2015

The Z Files: Katrina Mountfort ~ Sagittarius

Welcome to The Z Files, in which writers/bloggers show how the characteristics of their star sign influence their work; I instructed contributors to take the subject as seriously or as lightly as they wished!  Links to other posts can be found at the end of this one.


Firing her arrows at you then bounding off over the horizon, I'm delighted to welcome Katrina Mountfort, who was born under the sign of Sagittarius.

I got to know former Civil Servant, homeopath and forensic science researcher Katrina after I read her book Future Perfect, the first in the Blueprint Trilogy.  I embarrassed her by going on and on about how brilliant it was (in my over the top Leo fashion!), but I'm sure she didn't mind.  It's like a modern version of 1984... You can read my review of it HERE


Now, Katrina, what does being a Sagittarius mean to you?

"I display plenty of the traits of this sign. I’m optimistic and still believe that Future Perfect will become a movie starring Aiden Turner! Others describe me as bubbly and I’d like to think that this shows through in my writing voice. I’m adventurous and open-minded in my writing: I constantly try new ideas and writing styles to see what fits. I’m also philosophical and freedom loving; in the Blueprint trilogy I question the definitions of beauty, the price of freedom and so-called ideal societies."


"Now to deny the negative aspects: unlike typical Sagitarians, I’m fiercely loyal and reliable! Inconsistent is a better description – I may write 8,000 words in a day (typical Sagitarius enthusiasm!) and nothing the next. When I’m excited about a project I forget to eat or sleep if my husband doesn’t remind me. This is how I manifest my excesses. And I’m absolutely scattered: I have four novels in various stages of completion and easily get distracted by a new project that captures my imagination. Likewise with book promotion: I’ve had plenty of ideas but tend to be unfocussed; I’ve learned that it’s better to concentrate on a couple of social media platforms. Sagitarius characteristics (good and bad!) appear in plenty of the characters I write; Joy in Forbidden Alliance is the one most modelled on myself."
.:*´`*:.

I am so looking forward to reading Forbidden Alliance(Note Sept 8th ~ It's out now ~ HERE ~ I've read it and can confirm that Joy is very Sagittarian-like! There is a link to my review on the review of Future Perfect, above. ) You can follow Katrina on Twitter and find out more about her on her blog.

Sagittarius sometimes misses the finer details...

Before Kat shoots off over yonder hill, bow and arrow over one shoulder ~ does she have anything in common with these fellow Sagittarian writers?

The forward-thinking and science obsessed Arthur C Clarke....


....and fellow Sagittarian SciFi writer who had plenty to say about authoritarian governments, Philip K Dick!



Coming next: a Leo who challenges her sign, followed by a Cancer who thinks he's only half a crab...

Previous posts:
Leo and Aries:Terry Tyler and Julia Proofreader
Gemini: Shelley Wilson,
Aquarius and CapricornNicky Black