The First Third

5 ANZ Books That Should be Made into Movies

5 ANZ Books That Should be Made into Movies

To celebrate Al Tait’s mega exciting news that The Mapmaker Chronicles has been optioned for film, here’s my list of a further five books that would make excellent movies.             Spark – Rachael Craw.  Action romance, gorgeous leading man, gutsy leading lady, sci-fi thrills. What more could anyone want in a…

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Why Adults Read YA: I review The First Third

Why Adults Read YA: I review The First Third

I read a lot of posts about adults who read YA. I don’t understand what the fuss is about. I read YA, and Oz YA in particular, for the same reason I read any other book. Great storytelling, empathic characters and wonderful wordsmanship. #LoveOzYA This review is my defence. My latest “keep me up all…

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The First Third – Will Kostakis

The First Third – Will Kostakis

It’s after midnight and the house is quiet. I’m reading. Everyone else is sleeping. And then I laugh. Loud enough to wake up #1 son in the nearest bedroom. “Easter is all about comebacks.” The First Third – Will Kostakis. Watch for my review to follow.

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