Spotlight: Black & White by Nick Wilford

Last Updated: 15 June 2024

So I have come to the very last day of my tour for Black & White, and it’s great to be spending it here at The Writing Greyhound. May I say, what a superb name for a blog, especially for a proud father of five fur babies like myself. I thought I would close with some thoughts about what this whole writing journey might mean and what drives me to keep pushing forward into the unknown.

Interview: Holly Seddon

Last Updated: 15 June 2024

It's a brand new day which means it's time for a brand new blog post! Today I'm welcoming thriller author Holly Seddon to The Writing Greyhound for a chat about her novel Don't Close Your Eyes.

Event Review: NFL International Series - Baltimore Ravens @ Jacksonville Jaguars

Last Updated: 15 June 2024

First, before I get into my review of the game, there's an important issue that needs to be addressed.

Spotlight: Wicked Takeover by Tina Donahue

Last Updated: 09 June 2024

She’s just inherited a tattoo parlour…and the hunk who comes with it.

Film Review: Kingsman The Golden Circle

Last Updated: 09 June 2024

Having really enjoyed the first Kingsman film, The Secret Service, I was excited to learn about the upcoming sequel to the 2014 comedy spy flick. And it seems I wasn't the only one, as The Golden Circle has been highly anticipated by fans across the world ever since it was announced.

Following the long-awaited UK release last Wednesday, I went along to see the movie the following day. Filled with action, adventure, love, loss and plenty of humour, the film certainly didn't disappoint.

Interview: Poppy Dolan

Last Updated: 09 June 2024

I am so pleased to be kicking off the blog tour today with a warm welcome to Poppy Dolan on The Writing Greyhound! Poppy's here to chat about her life, her inspiration, and her novel The Woolly Hat Knitting Club.

After you've finished reading her exclusive author interview, don't forget to check out the other fantastic stops coming up soon on the blog tour!

The Benefits of Online Dating in Later Life

Last Updated: 09 June 2024

  

Getting old is something that comes to all of us eventually, but by the time we get there, we are expected to have already sorted our lives out. Despite the sheer variety and diversity of experiences we are exposed to throughout life, for most people, the hallmark of a successful life remains the same as it has for centuries - a good job, marriage and children, leading to a comfortable retirement. But while this is the traditional approach, sometimes life just doesn't work out that way.

Interview: Stephen Clark

Last Updated: 09 June 2024

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be an author of thrilling political fiction? If so, you're in luck, as indie author Stephen Clark is here to tell you all about life as an author as he releases his novel Citizen Kill.

How Does a Writer Undertake the Research Process?

Last Updated: 09 June 2024

The journey of every novel begins somewhere. For me, it was a photograph on the wall of a Singapore museum where I was a guide. Two young Chinese people - one a man, the other a woman - were getting married in Singapore dressed in the elaborate costumes of China’s Qing Dynasty which had disappeared three decades before.

Interview: Layton Green

Last Updated: 09 June 2024

I'm sure you will all be happy to join me in welcoming author Layton Green to the blog today for a chat about his life, his writing and his recently released novel The Spirit Mage.

How Online Dating has Widened the Pool of Potential Partners

Last Updated: 09 June 2024

In the past, it would be usual to meet your partner at the pub, while out with friends, or through work or possibly a mutual friend. Of course, these are all still great, perfectly valid ways to meet new people, but in today's digital environment, there is a new kid on the block - online dating.

Thanks to the ever-increasing popularity of online dating, new dating sites are springing up everywhere. Local, specialist and niche sites cater to every individual's taste and preference.

Interview: George Bachman

Last Updated: 09 June 2024

Today author George Bachman is stopping by the blog for a quick chat. Interested? Read on to find out more!

Interview: Jeannie Zokan

Last Updated: 09 June 2024

This morning, I am pleased to welcome indie author Jeannie Zokan to the blog for a quick chat. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the read!

Blog Tour Spotlight: The Secrets You Keep by Kate White

Last Updated: 03 June 2024

You’ve lost your memory. A woman has been murdered. Your husband is keeping secrets. How do you know who to trust?

Months after a being involved in a terrible car crash, Bryn Harper is physically healed but her emotional scars remain raw. She has no memory of the accident and is plagued with bad dreams.

When Bryn and her husband, Guy, host a dinner party Bryn swears money has been stolen while Guy seems unfazed. Bryn confronts the caterer that night and is horrified to discover the woman’s brutally slain body the next day.

As the case is investigated, Bryn is dragged into a fresh nightmare and learns that Guy is keeping things from her. Another murder occurs and Bryn realises the danger is getting ever closer to home. How well does Bryn really know the man she loves?

For fans of psychological suspense and compulsive mysteries, don’t miss this tense and page-turning novel. Before I Go to Sleep meets The Husband’s Secret.

Social Conventions Debunked: The Stag Do

Last Updated: 03 June 2024

AD* | The stag do and the hen do - two of the main components of the wedding, and that's before the big day even arrives!

Poetry Block: Here Comes the Sun by Katie Lewington

Last Updated: 03 June 2024

It's been a little while, but today I am pleased to be able to herald a return of TWG's Poetry Block feature! Today, young poet Katie Lewington is here to talk all about her work, discuss her latest travel poetry collection Here Comes the Sun, and share an exclusive sample poem titled 'It is Getting Colder'.

Childhood Memories: Like Riding a Bike?

Last Updated: 03 June 2024

AD* | Bikes are one of those things which are just synonymous with childhood. It may not always be an immediately obvious link, but when you stop and take the time to think about it, I can pretty much guarantee that you will start recalling some bike-related memories from days long gone. From learning to ride a bike to the freedom it represents, cycling can represent so much more than just being a hobby or a casual sport.