by Lucy Hounsom | June 9, 2022 | 5 Q's, Blog
To support the incredible Books on the Hill kickstarter “Open Dyslexia: The Sequel” that launched on 7th June, we’re delighted to host historical crime writer J.M. Alvey on the BtGS blog. You may know J.M better as Juliet E. Mckenna. You’ve written...
by Megan Leigh | October 21, 2021 | 5 Q's, Blog
This summer, a fascinating novel evoking imagery from fairy tales likes Little Red Riding Hood arrived – but this one was a little different. Ava Reid’s The Wolf and the Woodsman explores Jewish mythology while leaning into Hungarian history. If you enjoyed...
by Megan Leigh | August 26, 2021 | 5 Q's, Blog
If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it 1,000 times: novellas are where it is *AT* for groundbreaking science fiction and fantasy these days. And I’m not sorry to see it. They are a playground for fascinating ideas. Short enough for authors and publishers...
by Megan Leigh | July 29, 2021 | 5 Q's, Blog
We are loving the feminist stories that are reclaiming witchcraft as a positive force! As Cari Thomas discusses in the interview below, witchcraft has long been used to punish and control women. It is time for change! Cari Thomas’ brilliant debut novel...
by Megan Leigh | July 15, 2021 | 5 Q's, Blog
I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing A.C. Wise live on Instagram recently. We had great fun, or perhaps I should say *I* had a great time… I can’t speak for Alison! Don’t worry, you can still enjoy watching us be silly, talk about our literary...
by Lucy Hounsom | July 1, 2021 | 5 Q's, Blog
She Who Became the Sun has been described as Mulan meets The Song of Achilles, but it’s better to drop all expectations these comparisons conjure up and go in expecting to be dazzled. I couldn’t wait to get Shelley on the blog to talk about this...
