About Marcia

I love to read, for many years my passion has been science fantasy but recently I've discovered many fabulous Australian women authors and am devouring all the new genres I am being exposed to.

In addition to reading and reviewing books I enjoy photography, spending time with my husband, daughter, grandson, 2 dogs and a cat and am an aspiring author.

Book Review: The Concubine’s Child

August 14, 2019 by Marcia Leave a Comment

Author: Carol JonesISBN: 9781786699824RRP: $27.99Publication Date: 23 April 2018Publisher: Harper Collins Copy: Courtesy of the Publisher The Concubine’s Child is the first adult novel by Carol Jones, although she has written a number of works for a younger audience. This is the first of her works that I have read. The Concubine’s Child falls into the genre of historical … [Read more...]

Book Review: Blood Orange

August 2, 2019 by Marcia Leave a Comment

Author: Harriet TyceISBN: 9781472252760RRP: $32.99Publication Date: 26 February 2019Publisher: HachetteCopy: Courtesy of the Publisher Wow, the only reason I didn’t read this book in one sitting was I had to go to bed but believe me I couldn’t wait to finish it the next day! Blood Orange is the debut novel by Harriet Tyce and if you like psychological suspense, … [Read more...]

Book Review: Losing the Plot

July 16, 2019 by Marcia Leave a Comment

Author: Elizabeth ColemanISBN: 9781760633431RRP: $29.99Publication Date: April 2019Publisher: Allen and UnwinCopy: Courtesy of the Publisher The front cover of this book states: “A sweet and funny story about serious stuff”, Sigrid Thornton is quoted as saying “Such a fun read” and Rebecca Gibney quoted as saying “I loved it”. When a book has these sort of quotes on it’s … [Read more...]

BOOK CLUB: Those People

July 1, 2019 by Marcia 9 Comments

Author: Louise CandlishISBN: 9781471168086RRP: $29.99Publication Date: July 2019Publisher: Simon & Schuster Those People is published by Simon and Schuster and is the first novel by Louise Candlish that I have read. Although I didn’t receive a copy of the book through Beauty and Lace book club, I was intrigued enough by the blurb to want to read it. The book is … [Read more...]

Book Review: The Doll Factory

May 18, 2019 by Marcia Leave a Comment

Author: Elizabeth MacnealISBN: 9781529002416RRP: $29.99Publication Date: 23 April 2019Publisher: Pan MacmillanCopy: Courtesy of the Publisher Thanks to Beauty and Lace for giving me the opportunity to read and review Elizabeth Macneal’s debut novel The Doll Factory published by Pan Macmillan. The Doll Factory is a disquieting Historical Romance meets Thriller that is … [Read more...]