Hi Cas, Have read the first couple of chapters of Bloodstones. I love the tension you build between the two main characters and there's some great writing here. I'm keen to see how the characters develop ad am shelving this. Kipper view book

Hi Kellie, You create genuine suspense and mystery here from the outset. I also like the way that you effortlessly weave the present with John's past and what has happened to his wife. You time-shift seamlessly; something to which I can only hope to aspire. I'm already behind John 100% as well - I ... view book

Gripping introduction scene in the hospital. You also get us to identify with your character well. I feel her panic, as she wakes not sure whether she can see, or speak and being uncertain of who she is. The sense of panic is conveyed well and it makes me want to read onto chapter one. There’s a n... view book

An intriguing pitch, which starts with a question – as all good books do. I can imagine a young boy asking their parents precisely the question as to where the dead birds go. First line gripped me. Wherever I was it smelled of pee. This is pitch-perfect for your intended audience. You build the su... view book

You'v set this up with some excellent realistic characters and some good tension between them. I instantly identified with Saira - how often parents uproot their kids without thinking about the consequences this has on them. I remember when mine moved out of my childhood home. I was 14 years old and... view book