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As some of the more determined followers of this blog may have noticed, my activity online has been very limited over the past few months. This has been due to personal and family health problems...

Apr 27, 2013 Like

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NaNoWriMo 2012: Week 1 Round-Up

So week one of NaNoWriMo 2012 has swept past and I am having so much fun with my story! I'm behind on the target word count, but I am actually not worrying about it. I will confess that I did have...

Nov 17, 2012 Like

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NaNoWriMo 2012 - The Madness Starts

Unbelievably it is indeed that time of year again ladies and gentlemen. The time where normally mild-mannered folks seem to take a dive off the deep end and lock themselves in studies and rooms...

Oct 31, 2012 Like

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Review: In a Fix by Linda Grimes

Title: In a Fix Author: Linda Grimes Genre: Urban Fantasy Publisher: Tor Published: 4 September 2012 eGalley: 336 pages Stand alone or Series: #1 in the In a Fix series Source of Book: eGalley...

Oct 9, 2012 Like

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Review: Spud - Exit, Pursued by a Bear by John van de Ruit

Title: Spud – Exit, Pursued by a Bear Author: John van de Ruit Genre: Humour Publisher: Penguin (South Africa) Published: 1 August 2012 Paperback: 411 pages Stand alone or Series: #4 in the Spud...

Oct 31, 2012 Like

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Follow Friday #40

Follow Friday is hosted by Parajunkee's View and Alison Can Read and this week's question is: Q: What hyped-up book do you think was not worth all the talk? OK, one thing you need to know about me...

Sep 14, 2012 Like

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Follow Friday #39

Follow Friday is hosted by Parajunkee's View and Alison Can Read and this week's question is: Q: What book(s) are you reading right now? What do you think of it? I'm reading Magic Burns (Kate...

Sep 7, 2012 Like

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NBW 2012: The Gift of Words

“14% of South Africans are committed book readers & only 5% of parents read to their kids.” ~ National Book Week 2012 These words kept looping through my mind as I sat trying to decide what topic...

Sep 7, 2012 Like

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NBW 2012: Get addicted to YA with Monique Bernic

Why I Love YA Having learnt to read at the tender age of two, books have been a part of my life ever since. When I am not reading, I am either writing reviews on my blog or stalking my book friends...

Sep 5, 2012 Like

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NBW 2012: Fall down the literary rabbit hole with Kelly Ansara

Confessions of a Book Whore: I fell down the Rabbit hole... Kelly is a 23 year-old blogger, junior publisher, coffee addict and self-confessed book nerd. She has always dreamt of having "super-fast...

Sep 4, 2012 Like

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NBW 2012: A look at SA's indie book scene with Nerine Dorman

Hanging back in the shadows—a matter of independently published genre fiction in South Africa Nerine Dorman is a Cape Town-based author and editor. By day she works as a sub-editor and writer for a...

Sep 3, 2012 Like

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National Book Week 2012 (3 - 8 September)

"14% of South Africans are committed book readers & only 5% of parents read to their kids. Help us get more South Africans reading more books... The SA Book Development Council & Dept of Arts &...

Sep 2, 2012 Like

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Blog Tour Review: The Broken Destiny by Carlyle Labuschagne

Title: The Broken Destiny Author: Carlyle Labuschagne Genre: Young Adult (Sci-fi, Dystopian) Publisher: Strategic Book Publishing and Rights Agency Published: 13 August 2012 eARC: 358 pages Stand...

Aug 27, 2012 Like

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News from the Lesser Spotted Book Blogger

I can't believe how the past few months have disappeared in a blur. I've had less blogging time due to an illness in the family and some other issues that all decided to happen at the exact same...

Jul 30, 2012 Like

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Follow Friday #38

Follow Friday is hosted by Parajunkees View and Alison Can Read and this weeks question is: Q: What drove you to start book blogging in the first place? Well, my answer to this question is probably...

Jul 13, 2012 Like

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Review: Bubbles by Rahla Xenopoulos

Title: Bubbles Author: Rahla Xenopoulos Genre: Drama (Historical) Publisher: Penguin (South Africa) Published: May 2012 Paperback: 238 pages Stand alone or Series: Stand alone Source of Book:...

Jul 15, 2012 Like

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Follow Friday #37

Follow Friday is hosted by Parajunkees View and Alison Can Read and this weeks question is: Q: Activity! Dream Cast your current read. Im currently reading Robin Wassermans The Book of Blood and...

May 26, 2012 Like

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Review: The Winter Palace by Eva Stachniak

Title: The Winter Palace Author: Eva Stachniak Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Doubleday Published: 2011 Paperback: 440 pages Stand alone or Series: Stand alone Source of Book: Bought When...

May 24, 2012 Like

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Finally Back in Action

Greetings, salutations and a thousand book-loving hellos to all of you. *waves* Let me start the post with my huge and exciting news (well for me anyway...) that my PC has been fixed and is finally...

May 24, 2012 Like

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Out of Commission

My PC has gone the way of the dinosaur. The bones are still there, but even when you add voltage, there isnt much happening... My babys been taken to the repair place and Im really hoping they can...

Apr 12, 2012 Like

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For All You Budding Authors: Lyrical Press Calls for Submissions

My friend Nerine asked me to spread the word and I am only too pleased to help out... Call for submissions: Bad-boy Rockers and Soulful Sirens(wording by Nerine Dorman) It was The Bard who said,...

Apr 2, 2012 Like

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What Do You Look For In Paranormal Romance?

Mar 27, 2012 Like

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Review: Gentlemen Prefer Nerds by Joan Kilby

Title: Gentlemen Prefer NerdsAuthor: Joan Kilby Genre: Contemporary Romance Publisher: Carina Press Published: 12 March 2012 Stand alone or Series: Stand alone Source of Book: eGalley provided by...

Mar 15, 2012 Like

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Follow Friday #36

Follow Friday is hosted by Parajunkees View and Alison Can Read and this weeks question is: Q: Have you ever looked at a books cover and thought, This is going to be horrible? But, was instead...

Mar 9, 2012 Like

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Waiting on Wednesday #7

Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly meme, hosted by Jill at Breaking The Spine, that allows book bloggers to spotlight the upcoming releases that we are eagerly anticipating. This gorgeous button is...

Mar 8, 2012 Like

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The Word Fiend Writes: Welcome to Harcroft

I thought Id mix things up a bit here on The Word Fiend by occasionally posting one of my own pieces of writing (prose or poetry). It may become a feature if you guys like it, so please let me know...

Feb 20, 2012 Like

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In My Mailbox #33

In My Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by Kristi at The Story Siren which allows us book bloggers to share the books weve begged for, borrowed, bought or received for review. For Review The Last...

Feb 19, 2012 Like

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Review: My Soul to Take by Rachel Vincent

Title: My Soul to TakeAuthor: Rachel Vincent Genre: Young Adult (Urban Fantasy) Publisher: Mira Ink Published: 2011 (first published 2009) Paperback: 345 pages Stand alone or Series: #1 in the Soul...

Feb 19, 2012 Like

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1st Blogoversary Giveaway

It feels a bit surreal, but somehow I find myself with a whole year of blogging behind me. Its been such a great adventure - having the opportunity to work closely with publishers and authors has...

Feb 19, 2012 Like

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NaNoWriMo 2012: Week 1 Round-Up

NaNoWriMo 2012 - The Madness Starts

Review: In a Fix by Linda Grimes

Review: Spud - Exit, Pursued by a Bear by John van de Ruit

Follow Friday #40

Follow Friday #39

NBW 2012: The Gift of Words

NBW 2012: Get addicted to YA with Monique Bernic

NBW 2012: Fall down the literary rabbit hole with Kelly Ansara

NBW 2012: A look at SA's indie book scene with Nerine Dorman

National Book Week 2012 (3 - 8 September)

Blog Tour Review: The Broken Destiny by Carlyle Labuschagne

News from the Lesser Spotted Book Blogger

Follow Friday #38

Review: Bubbles by Rahla Xenopoulos

Follow Friday #37

Review: The Winter Palace by Eva Stachniak

Finally Back in Action

Out of Commission

For All You Budding Authors: Lyrical Press Calls for Submissions

What Do You Look For In Paranormal Romance?

Review: Gentlemen Prefer Nerds by Joan Kilby

Follow Friday #36

Waiting on Wednesday #7

The Word Fiend Writes: Welcome to Harcroft

In My Mailbox #33

Review: My Soul to Take by Rachel Vincent

1st Blogoversary Giveaway

Review: Exiled by M.R. Merrick

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