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The Writer’s Lot – Essay by English Author Peter Carroll

On February 14, 2013, in Guest Writers, Peter Carroll, by Peter Carroll

Being a writer with a very fervent mind means for me a constant battle to decipher which of my three on-going novels I should finish first.

Was Shakespeare right about Richard III? Thoughts by British Author Peter Carroll

On February 5, 2013, in Guest Writers, Peter Carroll, by Peter Carroll

It was fascinating to learn that the skeleton discovered beneath a Leicester car park, is that of King Richard III, the last King of England to take part in battle and slaughtered during the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485.

Those Magnificent Gals in Their Bathing Machines – Essay by British Author Peter Carroll

On February 4, 2013, in Guest Writers, Peter Carroll, by Peter Carroll

It is simply remarkable, looking back to Victorian times – when they were so coy about showing their bodies in public, how much attitudes have changed. Maybe not quite so for my generation having been brought up with the overspill of Victorian discipline but I do wonder, if those magnificent Victorian gals in their bathing machines, could see now a beach scene on a hot summer’s day, just how they would react, would they simply faint with dismay or – they had their fair share of rebels – take a deep breath and join the crowd?

The Forties Street Tradesmen – An Essay by British Author Peter Carroll

On January 24, 2013, in Guest Writers, Peter Carroll, by Peter Carroll

There was never a dull moment for youngsters in the forties. Street tradesmen we abundant and many had their own brand of humor. We looked forward to seeing them. There was always some friendly banter to share and we came to know them all.

Foundation: The History of England from Its Earliest Beginnings to the Tudors by Peter Ackroyd

On January 19, 2013, in Book Reviews, History, Nonfiction, by Editor

Peter Ackroyd, whose work has always been underpinned by a profound interest in and understanding of England’s history, now tells the epic story of England itself. With his extraordinary skill for evoking time and place and his acute eye for the telling detail, Ackroyd recounts the story of warring kings, of civil strife, and foreign wars.

Eighty This Year – A Poem by British Author Peter Carroll

On January 16, 2013, in Guest Writers, Peter Carroll, by Peter Carroll

Peter Carroll is the author of Queen of Misfortune – A Lady Jane Grey Novel and Doodlebugs & Spitfires. For more information, see his website.

Me Before You, Second Novel by British Author Jojo Moyes

On January 5, 2013, in Book Reviews, Fiction, by Editor

A Love Story for this generation, Me Before You brings to life two people who couldn’t have less in common—a heartbreakingly romantic novel that asks, What do you do when making the person you love happy also means breaking your own heart?

Connecticut Slaughter – Thoughts by British Author Peter Carroll

On December 19, 2012, in Guest Writers, Peter Carroll, by Peter Carroll

Most Brits cannot understand the American psyche which rules that owning a gun is part and parcel of the American way. And following the awful killing of innocents, gun sales are increasing. Some say that teachers should be supplied with guns to offset something like this reoccurring.

Survival on Nature’s Fruits – Essay by British Author Peter Carroll

On December 17, 2012, in Guest Writers, Peter Carroll, by Peter Carroll

What do mushrooms mean to you? You either like them or detest the thought of consuming a fungi that can grow from something that is decaying. And who the devil sampled them in the first place? They must have been very hungry – and one can imagine, given the many poisonous varieties, there must have been fatalities.

The Unwelcome Trojan – A Lament by British Author Peter Carroll

On November 21, 2012, in Guest Writers, Peter Carroll, by Peter Carroll

There I was, happily researching my new book when; snap! My computer screen is completely blocked by an ominous looking page which in so many words tells me that, unless I pay a sum of 100 GBP I will be reported to the police and liable to prosecution. (The term to describe British currency is incorrect for a start!)