Art and Soul | A book blog with a generous slice of cake.
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Mum, translator, avid reader and aspiring novelist who also dabbles in baking. Member of the RNA New Writers' Scheme.
Art and Soul | A book blog with a generous slice of cake.
2w ago
Highly atmospheric and fiendishly clever. 4/5 stars. Thank you to Bloomsbury Publishing for providing me with an e-copy of this book via NetGalley. The blurb: Solve the murder to save what’s left of the world. Outside the island there is nothing: the world destroyed by a fog that swept the planet, killing anyone it touched ..read more
Art and Soul | A book blog with a generous slice of cake.
3w ago
A no-bake, sweet Easter treat with plenty of chocolate and mini eggs I found this recipe at Good Housekeeping. A very sweet Easter treat with no baking required. A slice of this double layer rocky road is perfect with an afternoon cup of tea! The rice cereal base layer is a nice addition to the ..read more
Art and Soul | A book blog with a generous slice of cake.
3w ago
An enjoyable village murder mystery. 4/5. Thank you to Quercus Books for providing me with an e-copy of this book via and NetGalley. The blurb: In 1965, when Frances Adams was seventeen, a fortune teller told her that one day she’d be murdered. Thus began a lifetime of trying to prevent the crime that would ..read more
Art and Soul | A book blog with a generous slice of cake.
4M ago
Just in case you haven’t received enough books this festive season, my latest book, Clues to You, is on worldwide 99p/99c sale until the end of Twelfth Night, Saturday 6th January. The story takes place at a murder mystery weekend so the book is a romcom and cosy mystery in one! If you know fellow ..read more
Art and Soul | A book blog with a generous slice of cake.
5M ago
My Christmas giveaway is back! This year I’m giving UK-based readers the chance to win one of seven paperback copies of my latest romcom, Clues to You. One extra lucky winner will also receive a beautiful Yoshi card holder which is, of course, book themed! I’ll sign the book if you like: a nice surprise ..read more
Art and Soul | A book blog with a generous slice of cake.
7M ago
Romance and cosy mystery fans: a book for you! Clues to You is out today Today is publication day for my latest book, Clues to You. It’s a romcom which takes place at a murder mystery weekend, so there’s lots in there for fans of cosy mysteries too. Here’s the blurb: One murder mystery weekend ..read more
Art and Soul | A book blog with a generous slice of cake.
10M ago
A twisty mystery with plenty of surprises. 3.5/5. Thank you to Hodder & Stoughton for providing me with an e-copy of this book via and NetGalley. The blurb: The Hope family murders shocked the Maine coast one bloody night in 1929. While most people assume seventeen-year-old Lenora was responsible, the police were never able to ..read more
Art and Soul | A book blog with a generous slice of cake.
11M ago
These Italian angeletti biscuits/cookies have a unique texture: somewhere between cake and a shortbread I wanted a recipe to use up lots of eggs and this is what I came across! Apparently these Italian angeletti cookies are traditionally made in Italy at Christmas and on other special occasions. I found and adapted this recipe. The ..read more
Art and Soul | A book blog with a generous slice of cake.
1y ago
A promising start to a new historical fantasy series. 3.5/5 stars. I received an e-copy of this book from the publisher (Tor) via NetGalley in return of an honest review. The blurb: Revolution is a bloodthirsty business . . . especially when vampires are involved. It is 1793 and the French Revolution is in full ..read more
Art and Soul | A book blog with a generous slice of cake.
1y ago
Easy-to-make, yummy Rice Krispie treats – a surefire hit with kids of all ages I wanted a recipe for Rice Krispie treats/ squares which used condensed milk because I guessed it would stop them drying out, so I found and adapted this one. These Rice Krispie treats with condensed milk are an easy-to-make sweet treat ..read more