Anna Faversham

We await news of a successful move!

That's what we said - we'll never move again. We also had a delay in payment further down the chain and we stayed in our son's house for several nights because the removal men, late because of the delayed payment, only had time to unload a few boxes before it was Friday-night-going-home time. They were very nice about it and explained we would have to pay overtime if they stayed later. So it was the Monday before they returned. I won't bore you with the rest - you get the picture, I'm sure. And it sounds like a lot of us have had to go through this. I hope we're not putting you off moving, Athena, just be prepared. It's Sunday, I have a sunny balcony, I'm going to sit on it and read.

Ooh, thank you, Athena. I hope you enjoy it when you get the time. It's designed to be easy for busy people to nibble as and when they have a moment.

Oh you really don't want to hear about my recent house move. Oh well, I'll give you the gist. Initially we were told it might be before Christmas, then 17th January, then... we eventually moved in February just before the weekend of a terrible storm. We were just beginning to unpack when we heard a rumbling sound as if a roof tile was - and it was. Then the burglar alarm went off in the middle of the night, then the electrics failed in the living room. Day after day these hiccups kept on happening. I assure you, that is the short version. All I can say is that it was worth it. We got in to the new place before the Coronavirus started to mess our lives up and we filled up our new fridge and freezer just before the lockdown started. Phew! So I hope that your move will go more smoothly than ours did, and I hope you enjoy your new place as much as we are enjoying ours.

My collection of short stories is free until 25th April. A little treat for you, I hope, during the lockdown. https://www.amazon.co.uk/One-Stolen-Kiss-Other-Stories-ebook/dp/B07GLQ8L1B/ Deep in the World of the Dead – Former Army soldier, Ben, tries to settle into civilian life and moves to a new town to audition as a Big Band trumpet player. But when his housing arrangements fall through, he learns how easy it is to become homeless through no fault of his own. Dark clouds sometimes have a silver lining and none shine brighter than those with romance attached.Judge Not – You know what they say about assumptions. A holidaymaker in Italy makes the mistake of misjudging and is humbled when, at last, she discovers the truth. Love comes in different guises.Angela – Angels come in all shapes and sizes, and some of us have entertained them unaware. As the poet says, “God moves in a mysterious way”.A Wonderful World – The loss of a loved one can lead to loneliness, but new doors stand open.One Stolen Kiss – Set in 1814 England, this is a prelude to Anna Faversham's Dark Moon Trilogy. Daniel, a key figure in the smuggling community, becomes aware of a young girl who will change his life. Anna

I've just taken a look at your lovely website! It looks great, fresh.

Books, gardening and the radio - sounds very, very good to me.

Another of my ebooks is on sale for the next few days - until 31st December. 99p reduced from £2.45 - available at this Amazon international link http://authl.it/B00LNQ24UY?d or Amazon UK http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00LNQ24UY Lieutenant Karl Thorsen, sworn to avenge the murder of his father, is a King's man. He is determined to stop the violent smugglers, hang them, and hang and gibbet one in particular. Daniel Tynton has smuggling in his blood. Undaunted by Thorsen's threats, he is respected and feared. The choices we make determine our futures and Lucy is torn between two determined men as the secrets and lies undermining her life are exposed.

So pleased to see they were fished out through GoFundMe.

One Stolen Kiss by Anna Faversham is FREE until 24th December A collection of five short stories: Deep in the World of the Dead – Former Army soldier, Ben, tries to settle into civilian life and moves to a new town to audition as a Big Band trumpet player. But when his housing arrangements fall through, he learns how easy it is to become homeless through no fault of his own. Dark clouds sometimes have a silver lining and none shine brighter than those with romance attached. Judge Not – You know what they say about assumptions. A holidaymaker in Italy makes the mistake of misjudging and is humbled when, at last, she discovers the truth. Love comes in different guises. Angela – Angels come in all shapes and sizes, and some of us have entertained them unaware. As the poet says, “God moves in a mysterious way”. A Wonderful World – The loss of a loved one can lead to loneliness, but new doors stand open. One Stolen Kiss – Set in 1814 England, this is a prelude to Anna Faversham's Dark Moon Trilogy. Daniel, a key figure in the smuggling community, becomes aware of a young girl who will change his life. ebook available at Amazon through this international link http://authl.it/B07GLQ1B

Welcome back! I'm not very good at keeping in touch either!

I've read Jude the Obscure - or perhaps I should say I started to read it and then gave up. It was a long time ago so I can't remember why I didn't finish. I liked The Mayor of Casterbridge. But he's not a happy chappy our Mr Hardy, is he? Perhaps I should read Under the Greenwood Tree as you say it is jolly. I think it was good for me to feel so deeply how his characters had to live. They were probably true to the times he lived in.

Yes, I like Thomas Hardy. When I read Tess of the d'Urbevilles I was glued to it but when I got to the end I literally threw the book across the room (I was a teenager!). I could not believe anyone could end a book like that and I was very upset. He sure knows how to hurt.

As an author, I'd appreciate the review being for the whole collection with perhaps a mention of some or all of the stories. It's feedback for authors - what do readers like? If one story gets more mentions than another it's a pointer for authors. As a reader, I see your dilemma. I might choose a collection of short stories because I never have time to get stuck into a full length book. However, I think I'd wait until I'd read all of them - or most!

Welcome to this happy and friendly forum.

Welcome back, Quinn. I hope you will continue to improve slowly but surely until you can be your old self again and enjoy reading once again.

Ooh... that's a good one.

Welcome. It's been sleeting here in the south of England and I've been watching Scotland in the snow on TV. Just the right sort of night to curl up with a good book. I love audio books too and I'm listening to The House on the Strand by Daphne du Maurier at the moment. I'm sure you'll like it here.

I watched the last ever episode of Inspector George Gently yesterday (or was it the day before?!). I shall miss it.

One Dark Night - a story of smuggling on the Kent coast is set in 1821. Lucy has to decide between the King's man on the side of law and order, or the smuggler. "The choices we make determine our futures. A romantic thriller mystery". Some of the action is based on truth. It is reduced to 99p or 99c (U.S.) until 1st November. Ebook only - from Amazon. I must declare that I am the author, but I thought the club should know too, as it's advertised elsewhere.

Welcome I hope you enjoy reading your books and that you will soon feel better.

I have a feeling I've seen that book. I vaguely remember wondering why and somebody pointed out all Dr Seuss's books were 'different'. That's if it is a Dr Seuss. You could take a look on Amazon and try the 'Look Inside' feature Amazon has, and it might show you.