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Tuesday 31 October 2017

Money Saving Tips for the Festive Season

Last Updated: 19 July 2024

Owl Christmas tree decoration

AD* | It doesn't seem like more than five minutes since we were basking in the warm glow of summer (or as warm as the British summer gets, anyway) but believe it or not, the festive season is almost upon us once again. While the thought of trees and decorations, cosy jumpers and nights watching films with your loved ones might fill you with happy memories and anticipation, there's always one thing that can spoil your Christmas - the dreaded festive pinch.

Monday 30 October 2017

Reading Round-Up: September/October 2017

Last Updated: 19 July 2024

The Woolly Hat Knitting Club book blogger bundle

Happy Halloween! Winter is on the horizon and we all know what the colder months mean - more time for reading! With this in mind, it's also time for the penultimate reading round-up of 2017.

Saturday 28 October 2017

Interview: Charlie Laidlaw

Last Updated: 19 July 2024

It's time for another interview here on The Writing Greyhound! Today, I'm pleased to welcome author Charlie Laidlaw to TWG to chat about Scotland, fiction writing and his novel The Things We Learn When We're Dead.

Thursday 26 October 2017

Grab a Budget-Friendly Bouquet this Autumn

Last Updated: 17 July 2024

Home Bargains flower bouquet

AD* | With the temperatures plummeting and the nights drawing in, this time of year can often feel dull, grey and gloomy. Even when you're all cosied up at home, it's all too easy to find yourself drifting off and dreaming of glorious summer afternoons and bright spring mornings.

Wednesday 25 October 2017

Interview: Jessica Koch

Last Updated: 17 July 2024

So Near the Horizon by Jessica Koch book jackets

Today, I'm pleased to be able to bring you an exciting interview with indie author Jessica Koch, celebrating the release of her novel So Near the Horizon.

Tuesday 24 October 2017

Why Should You Be Embracing Ethical Fashion?

Last Updated: 17 July 2024

Living Life Our Way T-shirt

AD* | Saving the planet, going green, becoming more eco-friendly - these are all things we've heard before. But while you might think you're doing good for the environment by recycling and turning the tap off while brushing your teeth, have you thought about the impact your wardrobe could be having on the planet?

Monday 23 October 2017

Book Review: Friday Night Lights by H.G. Bissinger

Last Updated: 17 July 2024

Friday Night Lights by H.G. Bissinger book cover

In the state of Texas, American football is a religion. And nowhere is more fanatical about its football than the small town of Odessa. There, every Friday night from September to November, a bunch of seventeen-year-old kids play their hearts out for the honour of their high school. In front of 20,000 people.

Saturday 21 October 2017

Styling Tights for Autumn

Last Updated: 17 July 2024

AD* | When summer's long, hazy days finally end and autumn is well underway, one of the most exciting things is finding a new wardrobe to go with the new season.

Friday 20 October 2017

Interview: David Meredith

Last Updated: 14 July 2024

Sci-fi and fantasy combine with a unique young adult twist to create author David Meredith's latest novel, Aaru. To celebrate, David stopped by The Writing Greyhound for a chat and a catch-up about books, writing, and all the other important things in a writer's life.

Thursday 19 October 2017

Introducing Daydreaming Designs

Last Updated: 14 July 2024

Daydreaming Designs tote bag

AD* | As a massive bookworm, I'm also a big lover of pretty much anything book-related. From bookmarks and bags to decorations and artwork, bookish swag adorns my home, making it a real haven of peace, relaxation, and, of course, plenty of books!

Wednesday 18 October 2017

Interview: A.H. Richardson

Last Updated: 14 July 2024

A.H. Richardson book covers

Fans of Agatha Christie and English countryside settings rejoice because today I am pleased to welcome author A.H. Richardson to The Writing Greyhound for a chat about everything bookish.

Tuesday 17 October 2017

One Week in Wales: Day Seven

Last Updated: 14 July 2024

Pen-y-Fan

Missed the last instalment? Catch up here

The morning of our last full day dawned crisp and clear, weak sunlight filtering down over Brecon and casting a hazy glow over the distant mountaintops surrounding the town. Despite still feeling a little tired from yesterday's excursions, we vowed to make the most of the day and round off our holiday in style before the long drive home the following day. To that end, as we enjoyed a sumptuous breakfast supplied by the lovely Gail, we finalised the plans we had already outlined the night before.

Saturday 14 October 2017

Interview: Ted Galdi

Last Updated: 14 July 2024

On the lookout for the perfect thriller to sink your teeth into this weekend? Author Ted Galdi is here to talk all about his writing, his inspiration, and his latest novel An American Cage.

Friday 13 October 2017

One Week in Wales: Day Six

Last Updated: 14 July 2024

Country park in the Brecon Beacons

Are you up to date with One Week in Wales? Catch up with the series so far.

Armed with plenty of knowledge and insider info from the locals about the best places to visit, we had outlined a brief plan for the day before bed the previous night. This part of the Beacons is apparently full of must-see attractions, so we wanted to catch the highlights and make the most of our trip before we moved away up to Brecon itself for our penultimate night.

Thursday 12 October 2017

A Flash of Inspiration - That Moment! by Martin White

Last Updated: 22 September 2024

Life Unfinished by Martin White book jacket

Life Unfinished was published recently, after a gestation of some twelve years. It is a fictionalised biography of the Austrian composer, Franz Schubert, exploring his problematical relationships, his sexuality, the places he visited, and, of course, his music! To many people that would sound esoteric, overly intellectual, a topic hard to sell in today’s cut-throat market. How was it that I chose it as the subject of my first novel?

Wednesday 11 October 2017

One Week in Wales: Day Five

Last Updated: 14 July 2024

Pembrokeshire countryside

What happened on day four? If you aren't up to date with the series, you can get caught up here.

Just as we'd hoped, day five dawned bright, sunny, and vastly different to the dismal downpour of the previous day. After breakfasting and packing up our gear, we decided to make the most of the upturn in weather by sticking around to explore the last remnants of the Pembrokeshire coast before heading inland later that day for the second leg of our trip.

Tuesday 10 October 2017

Spotlight: Angels' Whispers by J.F. Cain

Last Updated: 14 July 2024

War Eternal by J.F. Cain book cover

Alex Meyers, a dynamic, global entrepreneur, has an advantage that no other human has ever had: he is protected by Aranes, the Superior of the Angels. While he is skiing, he dies in an avalanche, but his all-powerful protector breaks one of the ethereal world’s most important rules and brings him back to life. Alex falls head over heels in love with the beautiful Angel, who appears to him in human form. But she disappears just as suddenly as she had appeared.

Monday 9 October 2017

One Week in Wales: Day Four

Last Updated: 14 July 2024

Porthclais in Wales

Missed day three? Catch up here before continuing on to day four!

After the hectic goings-on of the previous day, it was no surprise that we slept like logs, tucked up safely away from the elements in our B&B for the night. This was just as well, really, as day four dawned grey, cloudy, and full of rain. In fact, the rain continued without stopping all day, making us even more glad about our decision to forego further camping attempts for the rest of the trip.

Sunday 8 October 2017

One Week in Wales: Day Three

Last Updated: 15 June 2024

Strumble Head in Pembrokeshire, Wales

If you haven't started the series yet, catch up here before continuing with the story!

Do you remember where we left the story after day two? A peaceful, quiet, perfect evening. Well, day three couldn't really have been more different.

Saturday 7 October 2017

One Week in Wales: Day Two

Last Updated: 15 June 2024

Llangrannog coastline in Wales

If you haven't read day one's adventures, start at the beginning first!

After the long drive into Wales the previous day, it was no real surprise that we slept well. Plus the room was amazing, which really helped!

Friday 6 October 2017

#NextLevelManners: Business Etiquette for Millennials by Rachel Isgar

Last Updated: 22 September 2024

Do you prefer to receive text messages over phone calls? Would you rather check in with your Facebook ‘friends’ than reach out to them one-on-one? How many times an hour do you feel it necessary to check in on social media through Instagram or Twitter? When you are online at the local Starbucks, do you look forward to catching up on your smartphone and see everyone else doing the same?

Thursday 5 October 2017

One Week in Wales: Day One

Last Updated: 15 June 2024

Couple holidaying in Aberystwyth, Wales

One week, one couple, one summer holiday.

That was the recipe for our summer holiday this year as we prepared to head across the border for a sightseeing trip of mid to south Wales, Pembrokeshire and the Brecon Beacons. Fitting all that into one week was always going to be challenging, and our jam-packed itinerary said everything we needed to know about that, but we love adventure, walking and travelling so this was the perfect getaway for us. 

Wednesday 4 October 2017

Tuesday 3 October 2017

What are Screen Dry Eyes?

Last Updated: 15 June 2024

Optrex eye health products

Have you heard of the term 'screen dry eyes'?

Monday 2 October 2017

Getting to Grips With the Heart of a Detective by Nick Louth

Last Updated: 22 September 2024

The Body in the Marsh by Nick Louth book blog tour banner

Many readers like their detectives tough; emotionally unavailable, unshockable, an eye unseared by any of the harrowing things they have to see. Detectives are allowed to be alcoholics (indeed it is almost encouraged), divorced, yes. Smokers, of course. Scruffy, yes, within reason. They can have all sorts of human weaknesses, except, it seems, displaying emotion in front of the reader.