Author Archives: Wren James

My (personal) best books of 2017

It’s the season to round up our reading years! This year I read nearly 220 books, so it was difficult to choose my favourite ten, especially as I’ve read some truly excellent books this year. Some really important books about feminism and racism achieved the recognition they deserved this year, so those made it toContinue reading “My (personal) best books of 2017”

Garden reviews ❄️SNOW EDITION ❄️

Books mentioned (all links to Amazon UK): Snow Falling Paperback by Jane Gloriana Villanueva http://amzn.to/2B2CidF The Silent Companions by Laura Purcell http://amzn.to/2CEgeqs Genuine Fraud by e lockhart http://amzn.to/2yYQZwP The Book of Dust by Philip Pullman http://amzn.to/2z0jj1P Miss Buncle’s Book by D.E. Stevenson http://amzn.to/2AZDRJs

Christmas Gift Guide – 6 beautiful books that would make great gifts

Books mentioned (all links to Amazon UK): The Fir Tree http://amzn.to/2kBtmsx The Sleeper and the Spindle http://amzn.to/2jc46sC Mistletoe and Murder http://amzn.to/2kcAd7N Bad Girls Throughout History http://amzn.to/2AEdN7t The Power (special edition) https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=3787&awinaffid=305053&clickref=&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.waterstones.com%2Fbook%2Fthe-power%2Fnaomi-alderman%2F9780241341698 Homegoing http://amzn.to/2jwkWzo

Cover Reveal – American edition of The Loneliest Girl

Today I have an exciting exclusive cover to show you – the Harpercollins cover for the American edition of The Loneliest Girl in the Universe! Days since The Infinity left Earth: 6817 The daughter of two astronauts, Romy Silvers is no stranger to life in space. But she never knew how isolating the universe couldContinue reading “Cover Reveal – American edition of The Loneliest Girl”

I read The Next Together series – will I like The Loneliest Girl in the Universe?

Yes, I think you will! Here’s why, statistically and qualitatively: The Loneliest Girl In The Universe Can you fall in love with someone you’ve never met, never even spoken to – someone who is light years away? Romy Silvers is the only surviving crew-member of a spaceship travelling to a new planet, on a mission toContinue reading “I read The Next Together series – will I like The Loneliest Girl in the Universe?”

Harpercollins Cover Reveal coming soon!

The Harperteen team have given me special permission to share the cover with my subscribers only – it’s top secret for a little longer to everyone else! To make sure you get to see it, sign up for my newsletter at http://bit.ly/2lDNiaO And yes, it’s a lot different from the UK cover, as you mayContinue reading “Harpercollins Cover Reveal coming soon!”

Books which you might like if you enjoyed The Loneliest Girl in the Universe

Books about isolated characters:   The Yellow Wallpaper (free eBook) | Lirael | The Diary of a Young Girl Books about internet culture: Fangirl | Kiss Me First | Fic: Why Fanfiction is Taking Over the World Books with a twist: K-Pax | We Were Liars | We Have Always Lived in the Castle Books about survival: Life AsContinue reading “Books which you might like if you enjoyed The Loneliest Girl in the Universe”

How to make a galaxy cake

For the launch of The Loneliest Girl in the Universe, Charlie Smissen made the most beautiful galaxy themed cake, with a cut-out Romy figure and a centre bursting with glitter and popping candy. Here’s how she did it: Make a chocolate cake batter (I recommend this recipe for a dense, moist Guinness Chocolate cake) 2.Continue reading “How to make a galaxy cake”