Its a well known fact around these parts that I've got an interest in journalism and a insatiable love of literature. So what better way to combine the two than interviewing Jenny Blackhurst, author of thriller Before I Let You In. Enjoy! Karen is meant to be the one who fixes problems. It's her job, as a psychiatrist - and it's always been...

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The One That Got Away by Melissa Pimentel Penguin Paperback, 352 pages Read time: 2 hours Verdict: 7/10 Disclaimer: I received an ARC from Penguin Michael Joseph in exchange for an honest review! For me, reading chic-lits are the ultimate escapism. Yes they may all lean towards a formulaic nature and a happy ending, but that really is all I crave when the...

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Friendsfest 2016 is the place to be if you love Friends. Myself and my friends truly do. (I feel like I've already said friends too many times, bear with me on this one...) So naturally Haggerston Park Friendsfest was our destination on the 26th August. For £25 each, we were invited to visit the sets of Monica's apartment, Joey and Chandler's living room...

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“Behind every exquisite thing that existed, there was something tragic.”  This book was kindly given to me by Headline publishers via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. I feel like I'm in a bit of a limbo at the moment in terms of reading. Sometimes exploring new corners of the world every day via non-fiction leaves me tired and restless, so I...

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“In every shining moment of happiness is that drop of poison: the knowledge that pain will come again. Be honest to those you love, show your pain. To suffer is as human as to breathe.”  Much like every other person born in the 90s, I was bouncing off the walls on July 31st. Why? The eighth installment of the Harry Potter franchise hit...

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Hands up if you love Instagram. Yep, that's nearly all of you. I'm not surprised. Over 400 million people a month use Instagram, accumulating 3.5 billion likes and sharing 80 million snaps a day. That's basically everyone right? I love to share little snapshots of my life on Instagram, but its also a goldmine of creative inspiration. Blog photography, motivational quotes, beautifully crafted themes...

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Proofreading is an essential part of the book publishing process, a step which can make or break the reputation of both the author and the publishing company they are attached to. If they get it right, awards can be won and further contracts can be signed. Get it wrong, sales can plummet and an authors reputation can suffer. But with the rise of...

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