Deep Blue Trouble by Steph Broadribb – a review BLOG TOUR

I am a big fan of crime stories featuring gutsy females. In fact one of my favourite females of all time is the fantastic Stephanie Plum by Janet Evanovich. Therefore when I heard that there was a new bounty hunter on the shelf I jumped at the chance to read her. Deep Blue Trouble is…

City Without Stars by Tim Baker – a review BLOG TOUR

A while ago I read Fever City which was a fascinating portrayal of the Kennedy era (review here) Therefore I was delighted to be asked to join the blog tour for his latest novel City Without Stars. City Without Stars is described as an epic novel. Which I have to say would normally put me…

Veronica’s Bird – Guest post BLOG TOUR

 Today I am delighted to welcome Richard Newman to acrimereadersblog. He is a ‘ghost’ writer and among others he has written Veronica’s Bird, the true life story of Veronica Bird who became the Governor of Armley Prison.  Veronica’s Bird is a fascinating tale of a woman’s rise from a tiny house in Barnsley. Abused by…

Final Curtain

Despite the fact in my head I’m still a young mid-twenties person there are occasions when you realise you are getting old (and not just when I look in the mirror before you say anything!) For example when you realise your tv taste is turning into that of your parents. Countryfile is no longer something…