Hey Bibliomaniacs,
It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time for my weekly spotlight features, “What’s on your desk, Wednesday?”, where we take a visit to see what’s on somebody’s desk and have a good old nose around. (No kidding!) I’m also joining in with “WAITING ON WEDNESDAY” which you can find below this interview!
First, let’s take a look at where stories are created, from the desk of Hywela Lyn:
Tell us about your writing routine:
What’s the weirdest thing on your desk?
The most useful item?
Three words to describe your desk?
Where can we find out more about you?
Virtual star traveller, incurable romantic and weaver of romance adventures that are ‘out of this world’, Hywela Lyn lives on the Buckinghamshire/Bedfordshire border with her husband Dave, although she was born in rural Wales where she spent her childhood and most of her adult life. The rugged Welsh landscapes and the myths and legends of Wales inspired much of her writing.
She is published by the American publisher The Wild Rose Press. Although most her writing tends to be futuristic, the worlds she creates are usually untainted by crowded cities and technology, embracing the beauty and wildness of nature. Her characters often have to fight the elements and the terrain itself. However difficult the journey, love will always win in the end.
She is a member of The Romantic Novelists’ Association (UK) and Chiltern Writers, her local writing group. A keen animal lover, she is pet parent to a mare ‘with attitude’, a ‘feral’ stable cat, and a rescued terrier, who manages to twist her round his little paw. When she is not writing, she can usually be found enjoying the outdoors with her horse and dog, reading – or just eating chocolate!
Book cover : Beloved Enemy – book 3 in the Destiny Trilogy S.F. Romance. (all three books are complete stories with their own hero and heroine, with no ‘cliffhanger’ ‘endings.)
BLURB:
Cat Kincaid is obsessed with killing the man she believes is responsible for the torture and death of her sister, but when she eventually catches up with him, survival becomes a greater priority than revenge.
Kerry Marchant, haunted by memories, regret and self-blame, shields himself from the pain of the past by committing himself totally to the starship, Destiny, of which he is part owner. However, the beautiful, red haired woman who reminds him of his lost love, and who he suspects is working for a corrupt regime, represents a possible threat not only to the ship, but to his heart.
Marooned on an inhospitable planet, they need to work together to stay alive, fighting not only unknown assailants, but their growing attraction. But how can they learn to trust each other when he has vowed never to get close to a woman again, and she made a solemn pledge to destroy him?
The first two books, Starquest and Children Of the Mist are also available as audio books and Beloved Enemy will be released in audio soon.
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Waiting on Wednesday / Can’t Wait Wednesday
Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted here, at Wishful Endings, and my version is a mix of what I’m waiting to read, whether it’s a new release that is not out yet, or an older book on my TBR shelf, which I really want to read but haven’t got around to it yet.
Here’s my ‘Can’t wait to read’, book for this week:
‘Dark, dangerous and intricately plotted – my heart literally pounded. I haven’t been this addicted to anything since Serial. Holly Jackson is the next big thing, I promise’ – Laura Steven, author of The Exact Opposite of Okay
A debut YA crime thriller as addictive as Serial as compelling as Riverdale and as page-turning as One of Us Is Lying
The case is closed. Five years ago, schoolgirl Andie Bell was murdered by Sal Singh. The police know he did it. Everyone in town knows he did it.
But having grown up in the same small town that was consumed by the crime, Pippa Fitz-Amobi isn’t so sure. When she chooses the case as the topic for her final project, she starts to uncover secrets that someone in town desperately wants to stay hidden. And if the real killer is still out there, how far will they go to keep Pip from the truth . . . ?
Perfect for fans of One of Us Is Lying, Gone Girl, We Were Liars and Riverdale
Holly Jackson started writing stories from a young age, completing her first (poor) attempt at a novel aged fifteen. She lives in London and aside from reading and writing, she enjoys playing video games and watching true crime documentaries so she can pretend to be a detective. A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder is her first novel. You can follow Holly on Twitter and Instagram @HoJay92
What have you been wanting to read? Is this on your TBR or have you already read it? Let me know in the comments below!
Luv Sass X
MWAH!
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Thanks so much for featuring my ‘desk’ today, Sassy, I really enjoyed it!
You’re very welcome! It’a a lot of fun and I have to ask – did you achieve your goal and get your Toblerone?
Yes, I did, Sassy, I reached my 50,000 word goal, got my Toblerone – and am hoping to submit the revised manuscript to my publisher soon!
That’s fantastic news! Go you! I’m really pleased for you!!
And I get the Toblerone was yummy!
You seem wonderfully organized to me! I don’t even have a desk. That being said, I’d do almost anything for a Toblerone.
Lol me too! Love 💕 ‘em – although they’ve thinned out since the chunky little fellows I used to pig out on! Lol
Aw thanks Laura, I have to say ‘organized’ is not an adjective I’d use to describe myself, but I do have to agree about the Toblerone. I think it’s the combination of honey and nougat and really nice chocolate, it seems such a lovely combination!
It certainly is a lovely combination!