Tag: fiction
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This book received 54 rejections… And now Oprah Winfrey is reading it
Book Review: The Mercy Step by Marcia Hutchinson Historical Fiction | Coming-of-age | England 1960’s | The Windrush Generation | Immigrant Experiences | Mother-daughter relationships | Identity Wordies, Oprah Winfrey recently said she is currently reading this book, and I am so excited to see it, because this book has received a lot of praise…
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Black British Booklist News – September 2026
September brings new books from Dean Atta, Derek Owusu, Antonia Jade King and Remington Blackstaff, plus new backlist additions and the latest updates to the Black British Booklist browser.
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Black British Books to Pre-Order for 2026 (Release Dates & Reader Picks)
Planning your 2026 reading early? This post rounds up Black British books you can pre-order now, complete with release dates, blurbs, and why pre-orders make a real difference.
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Fancy a crime thriller set in London’s teddy boy era?
A review of Barley Sugar by Jack Charles, a gritty historical crime thriller set in 1950s London’s teddy boy era. Multi-POV, dark, and uncompromising.
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Questions That Strengthen Your Story: A Guide for Writers, Beta Readers, and Book Reviewers
Whether you’re writing a book, preparing beta readers, or reviewing stories for your blog or socials, the right questions make everything clearer. Thoughtful questions help writers understand what’s working, help beta readers give useful feedback, and help reviewers move beyond “I liked it.” The questions in this guide support all sorts of manuscript or book…
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Feminist Fantasy Regency Romance – A Perfect Combination?
A feminist Regency fantasy romance where magic, power, and womanhood collide. Read my review of C.L. Polk’s The Midnight Bargain — a magical, hopeful tale of choice and rebellion.
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The Best Epic Fantasy Debut of 2025?
A Song of Legends Lost is an epic fantasy debut blending magic, ancestry, and rebellion. Read my full review of this stunning 2025 Black British fantasy release.
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7 Ways Writers Can Prevent Beta Readers From Submitting AI-Generated Feedback
One question I get asked a lot these days is ‘do you use AI to create your reports?’ At first I found this to be a strange question because beta reading is, by definition, a test read where you give your opinion. Generative AI, or Large Language Models, don’t have opinions, so they cannot really…
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#ReadCaribbean Month: 8 Brilliant Books by Caribbean Authors to Add to Your Shelf
Celebrating #ReadCaribbean Month with eight brilliant books by Caribbean authors — from folklore to family dramas, lyrical debuts to romantic escapism. If you’re looking to add more Caribbean stories to your reading life, this post is for you.
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Book Review – Somadina by Akwaeke Emezi
Somadina book review – Check out my review of this new sweeping, standalone coming-of-age fantasy by Akwaeze Emezi.