On this day – 20 July
20 July On this day… 1969 – people walked on the Moon – read about it on Nasa’s website. Craig Carter never lands on the moon but he does seem to enjoy space encounters....
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The calming effects of water …
For many looking out over an expanse of water can be quite calming. It allows for contemplation in chaotic and fraught lives… Water too can bring about life changes – it is necessary for...
Eco & Climate Change
The ecosystem and climate are currently hot topics. Although authors have been addressing the issue for over a century, as I discovered a year or so ago when reading Doctor Doolitte. TSL authors have...
Ezra Williams – Appreciation
Ezra Williams Ezra joined the TSL fold through a Harrow Opera connection who is also a TSL author Rachel Haywood. Ezra had a collection of short stories he was looking to publish – the...
National Poetry Day – did you miss it?
28 September is designated National Poetry Day – at least in the UK. At TSL, we don’t see one day as a special day – all days are special, so below are the our...
Leslie Tate appreciation
Leslie Tate Leslie is a word-smith – he crafts with words, books and poetry. He’s one of those writers who, when it comes to proofreading his work, I have to keep a dictionary close...
I wrote a letter…
Letter writing has somewhat gone out of fashion today having been replaced by emails. I don’t know about you, but I still get a bit of a thrill when a letter arrives, not one...
Growing pains
Good Books which deal with growing pains are actually quite rare, I think. But here are a few which have had an impact on me: Leslie Tate – Heaven’s Rage Louisa May Alcott –...
The author’s journey
If you’re wondering about the writing process and how it works, here are a few posts by different authors. David Vann on becoming a writer and how he does it. Adam Rabinowitz explains his...
Breaking the Mould
Why follow the crowd? I don’t understand authors who insist on writing to formulae. Yes, there is a place for formulaic writing – for those who don’t want to concentrate. I remember as a...
The power of music
Music is an important part of life for many people. It’s no different with authors. Two books published by TSL are set around bands and music: * The Grumpy Crumpet Club by RJ Whitfield...
Epic Reads
What is an epic read? In my books, it’s a ‘very’ long read – whether a series or a single book. Doris Lesing’s 5 book saga of life in Rhodesia in the 1930s, collectively...
Heaven’s Rage – Leslie Tate #Preview #Memoir
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Love’s Register – Leslie Tate #Preview #Novel
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The influence of Africa …
Leslie Tate is to be thanked for this post as his interview with Kate Innes caught my eye… It was the mention of Zimbabwe that drew me in, only to discover that Kate has...
The Dream Speaks Back – Sue Hampton, Leslie Tate, Cy Henty #Biography #Preview #Create
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Mermaids #books #readingforpleasure
Mermaids are magical. And spurred on by some book titles which flittered across my social media channels thought I’d share the TSL books which mention mermaids. To start, a mermaid to lure you into...
Inspired by 3AM
Inspired by 3AM Whilst reading 3AM edited by Angela Kingston, the following came to mind: Discovering that white nights (nuit blanche) refers to a night without sleep, I immediately thought of White Nights (the...
Austin Motor Cars and Others
An Austin features in both Michael’s Magic Motor Car by Ray Wooster and Leslie Tate’s Heaven’s Rage. I’m not one to know much about cars but given that the Austin has featured in two...