Victoria Zigler

Biography

Victoria Zigler is a blind vegan poet and children's author. Born and raised in the shadow of the Black Mountains of Wales, UK, she moved away from Wales three times: once to spend six months living in Alberta, Canada, the other times to spend a few years living near Hastings on the South-East coast of England, UK, each time returning to Wales. Now she lives in Wales again, along with a West Highland White Terrier named Lilie, a Cavapoo named Logan, a Hermann’s Tortoise named Artemis, and her Canadian husband, Kelly.

Despite spending far too much time in hospital, and eventually losing her sight to Congenital Glaucoma, Victoria - or Tori, if you prefer - has been writing since she knew how, with no plans to stop any time soon. She has a long list of publications to her name, including several poetry collections, a whole load of children’s stories, a story in the sci-fi and fantasy anthology Wyrd Worlds II, three poems in the Poetry Treasures anthology, and a poem in the Stand Together charity anthology. Plus, Tori’s Hermann’s Tortoise, Artemis, was featured in both the Magnificent Pets Coloring Book For Children and the Magnificent Pets Mandala Coloring Book For Adults.

Vegan due to both a love for animals and dairy allergy, as well as an Eclectic Pagan, Tori describes herself as a combination of Hermione Granger and Luna Lovegood from the Harry Potter books: Hermione’s thirst for knowledge and love of books, combined with Luna’s wandering mind and alternative way of looking at the world. She has a wide variety of interests, designed to exercise both the creative and logical sides of her brain, which she dabbles in at random depending on what she feels like doing at any given time, and is most likely to be found playing with her petkids, involved in calls with the ACB Community, curled up somewhere with a cup of tea and a book, working on some kind of craft project, or trying to keep one step ahead of those pesky typo fairies while writing her own books.

Smashwords Interview

When did you first start writing?
Having older brothers meant I learned to read and write really young in order to do "homework" like they were doing, which means I've been able to read and write - at least at a basic level - since I was three years old. I fell in love with the written word from the start and started trying to write stories of my own soon after learning to read those by others. By the time I was seven years old I was already writing well enough that my stories were being entered in to contests; I still have the medal I won in one such contest.
Where did you grow up, and how did this influence your writing?
I mostly grew up in the shadow of the Black Mountains in South Wales in the United Kingdom. I don't know how it's influenced my writing though. I mean, every experience you have in life influences your writing to a certain extent, but I think it's impossible to tell which one has influenced it in which way without somehow managing to enter an alternate universe in which that specific event didn't happen and doing a comparison.
Read more of this interview.

Where to find Victoria Zigler online

Series

Zeena Dragon Fae
A four book series that tells the story of a faerie dragon named Zeena, and her quest to save the world from the evil Spirit fairy.
Zeena And The Dryad
Price: $4.99 USD.
Zeena And The Gryphon
Price: $4.99 USD.
Zeena And The Mermaid
Price: $4.99 USD.
Zeena And The Phoenix
Price: $4.99 USD.
Kero's World
The “Kero’s World” stories are all about the adventures of a West Highland White Terrier named Kero; read his stories, and see the world from the point of view of a little white dog.
Kero Goes Walkies
Price: $1.99 USD.
Kero Gets Sick
Price: $1.99 USD.
Kero Celebrates Halloween
Price: $1.99 USD.
Kero Goes To Town
Price: $1.99 USD.
Kero Celebrates Christmas
Price: $1.99 USD.
Degu Days Duo
“The Degu Days Duo” is a short series of just two books telling the story of two different days in the lives of Jacob, Jasper, Jenks and Joshua – four degu brothers who live in a cage together. The stories are told from the point of view of one of the degus, so read on and see the world from the point of view of a small and furry rodent!
The Great Degu Round-Up
Price: $1.99 USD.
A Very Degu Christmas
Price: $1.99 USD.
Magical Chapters Trilogy
The adventures of Paige the witchlet and Daisy the dragon.
Witchlet
Price: $2.99 USD.
A Magical Storm
Price: $3.99 USD.
Toby's Tales
The "Toby's Tales" series follows Toby as he learns to adjust after losing his sight. These books are designed to show children – and adults too – the struggles and challenges faced by people who are blind, or who are adjusting to sight loss, while also being useful tools to educate those close to someone who is blind or adjusting to sight loss.
Toby's New World
Price: $1.99 USD.
Toby's Monsters
Price: $1.99 USD.
Toby's Outing
Price: $1.99 USD.
Toby's Games
Price: $1.99 USD.
Toby's Special School
Price: $1.99 USD.

Books

Jelena
Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 2,130. Language: English. Published: December 13, 2021 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Holidays & Celebrations / Birthdays, Fiction » Children’s books » Holidays & Celebrations / Christmas & Advent
(5.00 from 2 reviews)
When an excited family come to the woods to choose their Christmas tree, and end up choosing the Frazer Fir to which Jelena is bonded, they make no attempt to warn her to find herself a new tree. Now all Jelena can do is watch in tearful dismay as her tree is cut down and taken away; feeling its pain through their shared bond as though it were her own.
Tedi And The Soothing Snow
Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 2,340. Language: English. Published: October 10, 2021 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Social Issues / Death & Dying, Fiction » Children’s books » Social Issues / Emotions & Feelings
After losing his best friend, Arth, Tedi is so sad it feels like his heart is torn up inside of him. Now Tedi just sits by the window and cries, no longer caring about anything but how much he misses his friend, and seeing nothing of the beauty outside.
Born From Stardust And Other Poems
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 5,880. Language: English. Published: May 31, 2021 . Categories: Poetry » U.K. Poetry, Fiction » Children’s books » Poetry
A selection of poems of various lengths and styles, exploring a variety of themes and subjects.
Pawfect Pet Poems
Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 2,670. Language: English. Published: May 23, 2021 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Poetry, Poetry » U.K. Poetry
A short collection of poems of various lengths and styles, all with one thing in common: they were written for - or about - some of the various pets my hubby and I have had.
Snowlilie's Brother
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 5,680. Language: English. Published: June 9, 2020 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Family / New Baby, Fiction » Children’s books » Animals » Pets & domestic animals
When Snowlilie the West Highland White Terrier first meets her new little brother – a Cavapoo puppy, who tells her the humans call him Rascal - and realizes having a little brother means having a new doggy friend to play with, she’s excited. That is, until she realizes it also means sharing everything with him – including her favourite ball, some of her food, and Mummy and Daddy’s attention.
Voyage Of The Crimson Sail
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 16,390. Language: English. Published: September 18, 2019 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Action & Adventure / Pirates, Fiction » Children’s books » Animals » Mice, rats, & other rodents
(5.00 from 1 review)
After weeks at sea with nothing to show for it, the crew of the Crimson Sail is growing restless, and ready to mutiny. Only the promise of a treasure worth more than gold keep the pirates from making their own captain walk the plank, along with his beloved rats, Star and Skye.
Where's Noodles?
Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 2,350. Language: English. Published: August 3, 2018 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Animals » Pets & domestic animals, Fiction » Children’s books » Animals » Pets & domestic animals
Lilie’s sure she left Noodles on the living room floor when she went walkies. But when she comes home and goes to fetch him so they can have a nap together, Noodles isn’t there.
Puppy Poems And Rodent Rhymes
Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 2,150. Language: English. Published: March 7, 2018 . Categories: Poetry » U.K. Poetry, Fiction » Children’s books » Poetry
A collection of poems of various lengths and styles, all written for some of the various pets my hubby and I have had.
How To Trust Your Human
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 3,040. Language: English. Published: July 3, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Animals » Mice, rats, & other rodents, Fiction » Children’s books » Social Issues / Death & Dying
(5.00 from 1 review)
After his three brothers disappeared, one after another, gone to a mysterious place known only as The Rainbow Bridge, Buddy the degu is all alone in his cage. Confused and frightened, he knows only one thing for certain: he last saw his brothers in the hands of the human caretaker.
Catching Snowflakes And Other Poems
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 3,760. Language: English. Published: April 29, 2017 . Categories: Poetry » U.K. Poetry, Fiction » Children’s books » Poetry
(5.00 from 1 review)
A collection of poems of different lengths and styles – some with a hint of humour, others of a more serious nature – exploring a variety of themes, such as animals, nature, emotions, and the world around us.
Ulrike's Christmas
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 8,710. Language: English. Published: December 17, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Holidays & Celebrations / Christmas & Advent, Fiction » Children’s books » Legends, Myths, Fables / Other
(5.00 from 1 review)
Ulrike knows all about the Winter Solstice celebrations of the giants, being one himself. But what he doesn't know is why the humans cut down whole trees, only to take them home to decorate. Other giants tell him to forget about it, but Ulrike is curious; he needs to know why they do it.
Eadweard - A Story Of 1066
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 3,400. Language: English. Published: October 14, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Historical / Europe, Fiction » Children’s books » Historical / Other
(4.67 from 3 reviews)
It’s October 14th 1066, and King Harold’s Saxon army is about to go in to battle against Duke William’s invading Norman army. Among the ranks of the Saxons are two boys who shouldn’t be there: Eadweard, and his best friend, Cerdic.
Jeffrey The Orange Alien
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 4,450. Language: English. Published: August 27, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Fiction
(5.00 from 1 review)
Eager to see the universe, and hoping to make some new friends from far off places, Jeffrey the Zuling decides to take a trip to another planet.
The Ocean's Lullaby And Other Poems
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 3,530. Language: English. Published: July 9, 2016 . Categories: Poetry » U.K. Poetry, Fiction » Children’s books » Poetry
(4.67 from 3 reviews)
A collection of more than 40 poems of various styles and lengths, many of which have an ocean theme to them.
Zeena And The Phoenix
Series: Zeena Dragon Fae, Book 4. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 15,520. Language: English. Published: May 28, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Fairy tales & fables, Fiction » Children’s books » Readers / Chapter Books
(5.00 from 2 reviews)
After all their recent adventures, Zeena and Saarik aren’t surprised when a plea for help comes again; this time from a phoenix named Uri.
Rhubarb The Red-Nosed Rabbit
Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 2,360. Language: English. Published: March 26, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Animals » Rabbits, Fiction » Children’s books » Holidays
(4.50 from 2 reviews)
I’m sure you’ve heard all about the red-nosed reindeer that saved Christmas. But, have you ever heard the story of the red-nosed rabbit that saved Easter?
Zeena And The Mermaid
Series: Zeena Dragon Fae, Book 3. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 12,330. Language: English. Published: February 13, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Fairy tales & fables, Fiction » Children’s books » Readers / Chapter Books
(5.00 from 2 reviews)
The adventures of Zeena and Saarik have already taken them through the woods and up the mountains. Now they’re answering a plea for help from a mermaid named Naia.
Degu's Day Out
Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 2,420. Language: English. Published: November 14, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Animals » Mice, rats, & other rodents, Fiction » Children’s books » Animals » Pets & domestic animals
(5.00 from 1 review)
Oscar has everything a degu could need, or want, in the cage he shares with his brother, Romeo, but it’s not enough; Oscar longs for freedom.
Zeena And The Gryphon
Series: Zeena Dragon Fae, Book 2. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 11,000. Language: English. Published: September 19, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Fairy tales & fables, Fiction » Children’s books » Readers / Chapter Books
(5.00 from 2 reviews)
With their quest to free the earth fairy barely completed, Zeena and Saarik are approached by another creature in need of their help; this time a gryphon named Aquillo.
Zeena And The Dryad
Series: Zeena Dragon Fae, Book 1. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 11,350. Language: English. Published: June 6, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Fairy tales & fables, Fiction » Children’s books » Readers / Chapter Books
(5.00 from 2 reviews)
Zeena the faerie dragon doesn’t think she’s special, even though she’s the only one of her kind to have mastered the magic for all five elements equally. But when a dryad named Kishi comes to her for help, she doesn’t hesitate.
Home Squeak Home
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 4,100. Language: English. Published: April 28, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Animals » Mice, rats, & other rodents, Fiction » Children’s books » Animals » Pets & domestic animals
(5.00 from 2 reviews)
Moving to a new home can be a scary experience; especially if you’re very small. That’s how it is for Sooty and Scamp; a pair of gerbils chosen by a little boy named Matthew to be the ones to leave the pet shop and their other two brothers to go home with him.
Isabelle's Runaway Racehorse
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 4,820. Language: English. Published: March 24, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Animals » Pets & domestic animals, Fiction » Children’s books » Sports & Recreation / Equestrian
(4.67 from 3 reviews)
Used to being the only horse, Jet finds it difficult to accept the addition of the newest member of the family. Jealous and hurt by how the new mare is stealing the affections of his beloved owner, Isabelle, and her sister, Charlotte, he decides to run away.
Rodent Rhymes And Pussycat Poems
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 1,200. Language: English. Published: February 17, 2015 . Categories: Poetry » U.K. Poetry, Fiction » Children’s books » Poetry
(4.50 from 4 reviews)
A small collection of short poems, all written for some of the various pets my hubby and I have had.
Yua And The Great Wizard Hunt
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 11,120. Language: English. Published: January 20, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Fairy tales & fables, Fiction » Children’s books » Readers / Chapter Books
(4.50 from 2 reviews)
When Yua the talking West Highland White Terrier fails to stop his master, Gwydion, from being wizardnapped, there’s nobody to help him look for his lost wizard. That is, until he meets Lattie; a small girl with a big heart, and a secret she didn’t even know she had.
The Forgotten Angel
Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 2,380. Language: English. Published: December 23, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Holidays & Celebrations / Christmas & Advent, Fiction » Children’s books » Holidays
(5.00 from 2 reviews)
Left behind in the attic, Holly the Christmas angel sets off to claim her usual place on top of the Christmas tree.
Lonely Little Princess
Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 1,860. Language: English. Published: November 25, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Animals » Mice, rats, & other rodents
(5.00 from 1 review)
All the mice of the castle were very happy, until Princess Hazel became sad. Nobody can figure out why she’s so sad; she has everything a mouse princess could ask for. But nothing seems to make her happy.
Vinnie The Vegetarian Zombie
Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 2,110. Language: English. Published: October 28, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Monsters
(5.00 from 2 reviews)
When Vinnie the zombie smashes his way in to the fruit and vegetable shop where six year old Annie is waiting in hiding for her Mother to come back for her, Annie isn’t sure what to do. But Vinnie isn’t like other zombies.
Kero Crosses The Rainbow Bridge
Series: Kero's World, Book 7. Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 2,120. Language: English. Published: September 11, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Animals » Pets & domestic animals, Fiction » Children’s books » Social Issues / Death & Dying
(5.00 from 2 reviews)
Kero is sicker than he’s ever been before, and has been for a while now. It looks like it’s time for another trip to the vet. But this time Kero’s human won’t be bringing him home; it’s time for Kero to cross the rainbow bridge! What does this mean? And what will Kero find on the other side of the rainbow bridge?
Cubby And The Beanstalk
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 8,060. Language: English. Published: August 26, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Fairy Tales & Folklore / Adaptations, Fiction » Children’s books » Fairy tales & fables
(5.00 from 2 reviews)
When Cubby’s Mother tells him to take their old goat to market and sell her so they can buy food, Cubby ends up trading the goat for a bag of magic wishing beans. His Mother is furious, and in her rage throws the beans outside and sends Cubby to bed. You may think that was the end, but you’d be wrong! In fact, it’s just the beginning!
Jinx And The Faerie Dragons
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 12,490. Language: English. Published: July 1, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Fairy tales & fables, Fiction » Children’s books » Readers / Chapter Books
(4.67 from 6 reviews)
Jinx’s little sister, Ayla, has warned him time and time again that one day his mischief making will get him in to serious trouble. But Jinx isn’t interested in his sister’s warnings; not even when the trouble she warns him about is a cave full of goblins.
Thistle The Fairy Trickster
Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 2,430. Language: English. Published: May 16, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Fairy Tales & Folklore / Adaptations, Fiction » Children’s books » Fairy tales & fables
(5.00 from 3 reviews)
All fairies love playing games and tricks, and Thistle is no different. So when she gets bored one day while watching to make sure no children are in trouble near the stream, she decides it’s time for a bit of fun. But the other fairies quickly get fed up of her tricks, and when a small boy really does need help they don’t believe her.
Filicity The Musical Platypus
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 3,090. Language: English. Published: April 15, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Performing Arts / Music, Fiction » Children’s books » Animals » Wild animals (general)
(5.00 from 1 review)
Filicity is a platypus who loves music and has only one question on her mind... Why can’t a platypus be musical?
Goodies For Grandmother
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 3,150. Language: English. Published: March 10, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Fairy tales & fables, Fiction » Children’s books » Fairy Tales & Folklore / Adaptations
(5.00 from 2 reviews)
Brownies share the woods with the fairies, but – unlike the fairies – the brownies are very naughty. They love playing tricks, love stealing anything travellers happen to be carrying through the woods, and love getting people lost. So when one of them spots Ella carrying a basket of goodies, he just can’t resist trying to steal them from her.
A Very Degu Christmas
Series: Degu Days Duo, Book 2. Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 1,900. Language: English. Published: February 3, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Animals » Mice, rats, & other rodents, Fiction » Children’s books » Holidays & Celebrations / Christmas & Advent
(5.00 from 2 reviews)
It’s Christmas, and the human caretakers have told the degus that Santa Paws is coming to visit. They have no idea who he is, but since the human caretakers say he’s bringing nibbles for them, and degus love nibbles, they’re excited about it; though the news that he plans to come when they’re sleeping seems strange to them.
The Great Degu Round-Up
Series: Degu Days Duo, Book 1. Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 2,120. Language: English. Published: January 7, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Animals » Mice, rats, & other rodents, Fiction » Children’s books » Animals » Pets & domestic animals
(5.00 from 2 reviews)
Jenks the degu lives in a cage with his three brothers: Jacob, Jasper and Joshua. It might seem like a strange place to live, but they call it home and feel safe there. So you can imagine how scary it is for them when they are forced to leave their cage.
Kero Celebrates Christmas
Series: Kero's World, Book 6. Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 2,430. Language: English. Published: December 3, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Animals » Pets & domestic animals, Fiction » Children’s books » Holidays & Celebrations / Christmas & Advent
(5.00 from 1 review)
Christmas is here, and with it comes snow and Santa Paws – whoever he is.
Kero Goes To Town
Series: Kero's World, Book 5. Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 2,630. Language: English. Published: November 17, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Animals » Pets & domestic animals
(5.00 from 2 reviews)
Kero’s very excited to find he’s going to town with his humans. He’s sure there must be loads of great things to do there, after all the humans go there all the time. But what kinds of things can a little dog do in town?
Kero Celebrates Halloween
Series: Kero's World, Book 4. Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 2,340. Language: English. Published: October 31, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Animals » Pets & domestic animals, Fiction » Children’s books » Holidays & Celebrations / Halloween
(5.00 from 1 review)
Something strange is going on, and Kero doesn’t know if he’s more confused or frightened. All he knows for sure is that the humans are calling it Halloween.
The Leaf Monster And Other Children's Poems
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 1,250. Language: English. Published: September 23, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Poetry
(5.00 from 1 review)
A random collection of poems of different lengths and styles, all of which are written with children in mind. Themes include family, animals, and special occasions (among others).
Snowball The Oddball Kobold
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 3,400. Language: English. Published: September 2, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Fairy tales & fables
(5.00 from 2 reviews)
Snowball is a white kobold; something so rare that the other kobolds in his tribe won’t accept him as a proper kobold. In fact, they delight in making poor Snowball’s life miserable. But Snowball is determined that some day he’ll show them that there’s nothing wrong with being a white kobold.
Asha's Big Adventure
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 6,420. Language: English. Published: August 12, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Fairy tales & fables, Fiction » Children’s books » Fairy Tales & Folklore / Adaptations
(5.00 from 1 review)
This is the story of a little girl who loves exploring, a hungry wolf, three brave little pigs, three nervous goats, a troll with a toothache, and three misunderstood bears.
Waves Of Broken Dreams And Other Poems
Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 2,630. Language: English. Published: July 22, 2013 . Categories: Poetry » U.K. Poetry, Fiction » Children’s books » Poetry
(5.00 from 2 reviews)
A collection of poems of various styles and lengths, which are about heartache, loss, pain, and broken dreams.
The Great Tadpole Rescue
Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 2,250. Language: English. Published: June 24, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Fairy tales & fables, Fiction » Children’s books » Animals » Frogs & toads
(5.00 from 3 reviews)
Lily is a water fairy, which means it’s her job to make sure everyone who lives on her pond is safe and happy, so when Mrs. Frog’s tadpoles are stolen it’s up to her to rescue them.
Kero Gets Sick
Series: Kero's World, Book 3. Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 1,540. Language: English. Published: June 10, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Animals » Pets & domestic animals
(5.00 from 1 review)
Kero isn’t feeling well at all, and that means only one thing: a trip to his least favourite place in the world... The vet!
Kero Celebrates His Birthday
Series: Kero's World, Book 2. Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 1,780. Language: English. Published: May 23, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Animals » Pets & domestic animals, Fiction » Children’s books » Holidays & Celebrations / Birthdays
(5.00 from 1 review)
It’s Kero’s birthday, and his humans are doing everything they can to make it a special day for him. What will Kero think of all the fuss and attention? And what exactly makes a birthday special for a dog anyway?
Kero Goes Walkies
Series: Kero's World, Book 1. Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 1,690. Language: English. Published: May 4, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Animals » Pets & domestic animals
(5.00 from 3 reviews)
If there’s one thing Kero loves more than going for a walk, then it has to be going for a walk that takes him to more than one place. Today his walk will take him both to the park and to the beach. What will he find there? Who will he see? And what will a little dog like him think of it all?
A Magical Storm
Series: Magical Chapters Trilogy, Book 3. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 5,620. Language: English. Published: April 7, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Fairy tales & fables, Fiction » Children’s books » Readers / Chapter Books
(5.00 from 4 reviews)
There’s something about birthdays that make you think about the past, and now that she’s celebrating her 10th birthday, that’s just what Paige is doing. But nothing could bring those memories so clearly to the surface better than an uninvited party guest from her past who wont even meet her gaze.
The Light Of Dawn And Other Poems
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 5,170. Language: English. Published: March 3, 2013 . Categories: Poetry » U.K. Poetry, Fiction » Children’s books » Poetry
(4.50 from 2 reviews)
A collection of poems of different lengths and styles – some with a hint of humour, others of a more serious nature – about animals, nature, magic, emotions, and the world around us.
Toby's Special School
Series: Toby's Tales, Book 5. Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 1,570. Language: English. Published: February 2, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Social Issues / Special Needs
(5.00 from 3 reviews)
Toby’s starting to feel like he’s the only blind boy in the world, so when his first day at his new special school comes around, he’s sure the other children will tease him because he can’t see.
Toby's Games
Series: Toby's Tales, Book 4. Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 1,960. Language: English. Published: January 5, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Social Issues / Special Needs
(5.00 from 3 reviews)
Now that he can’t see, Toby can’t play with his big brother Jake like he used to, and every time he tries to he just gets frustrated, upset or hurt. He’s starting to feel like he can’t do anything fun any more.
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Smashwords book reviews by Victoria Zigler

  • Amputeddy Goes Back to School on May 01, 2012

    What a sweet little book; and a great tool to start discussions about things like amputation, or being "different" in some way.
  • The Silver Collar on May 02, 2012

    A great story; I love the new twist it brings to the stories of werewolves.
  • Sister Ships and Alastair on June 20, 2012
    (no rating)
    I picked up this book because I'd enjoyed the first. I'm glad I did; it was another unusual, amusing and entertaining read!
  • There Ain't Gonna Be No World War Three on June 26, 2012

    Having read the two books that come before this one in the series, I eagerly grabbed this one when I saw it had been released. I'm glad I did and was not disappointed; it was another entertaining and unique read!
  • Amputeddy Meets Nubby Bear on June 30, 2012

    A sweet and well written book; just as good as the first in the series!
  • Daisy The Sheep on July 02, 2012

    This was a really cute story. It seemed to change from past to present tense and back again though, which made it confusing as to whether it was a "this happened before" or "this is happening now" story. Like I said, it's really cute though.
  • Bed Trolls on July 02, 2012

    This had great potential, but it felt like the introduction to a story rather than a story. Perhaps it would have been better if something was to happen after the part that's already written here? Like someone attempting to catch a bed troll with amusing consequences or something....
  • The Squirrels of Summer on July 02, 2012

    This was a lovely little story; well written, really cute, and with a great lesson atatched to it!
  • Obee's Nutty Adventure on July 02, 2012

    This is an adorable book, with a great lesson; perfect for small children, and those of us who haven't grown up yet!
  • The Jungle Mess on July 04, 2012

    What a cute story!
  • Seasons of the Heart - Summer on July 06, 2012

    This is an enjoyable story, which reads well and captures and holds your attention. It's a story you can easily pick up and read even if you don't have a long time to read in, since it's short enough; it didn't take me long to read anyway. Isn't that a sign of a good story? One that doesn't take long to read because you get so in to it? I think it is!
  • Where There is Light, There is Understanding on July 11, 2012

    This is a remarkable story, with an important lesson to teach. I highly recommend it.
  • A Christmas Miracle on July 12, 2012

    This was a pretty good story, though perhaps the author could have taken a bit more time on character development.
  • The Christmas Challenge on July 12, 2012

    While it's a sweet concept, I felt this was more a flashback that belongs in a novel than an actual story in its own right. It's amusing, but where's the conflict? Where's the thing that needs to be over-come? Where's the evidence that what happened in the story changed things for the main character? It needs something more, I think.
  • Lost Christmas on July 12, 2012

    This was a pretty good little story; worth reading in my opinion!
  • Looking for Christmas on July 13, 2012

    What a sweet and heart warming story!
  • Bogamus the Troll on July 18, 2012

    This was a really amusing and entertaining story; I loved it!
  • Family and Pets - A collection of poems on July 19, 2012

    This is a great collection of poems; some funny, some sweet and a bit emotional, but all of them enjoyable to read.
  • Amputeddy Helps a Friend on July 24, 2012

    A sweet little book, which can serve as a great tool to get discussions going with children - and perhaps also adults - about amputation.
  • The Old Woman in the Shoe Moves, Storybook One on July 25, 2012

    Really cute book!
  • Zeus on July 25, 2012

    An entertaining and amusing story.
  • A Stalker's Game (Short Story) on Aug. 19, 2012

    This was an absolutely fantastic read, even for someone like me who hasn't read Life Descending!
  • Circe's Pool on Aug. 19, 2012

    A really good story, with a great lesson to teach!
  • A Gift of Flowers on Sep. 02, 2012

    This is a beautiful and touching story!
  • Tirnahiolaire on Sep. 16, 2012

    This book is a bit of a slow starter, but once you get in to it it gets better, becoming an amusing and action filled book, which I personally found both enjoyable and entertaining.
  • This 'N That - A Poetry Collection on Oct. 12, 2012

    This is an unusual collection of poems, some of which may be difficult for people to read without becoming quite emotional. "Cryin' Baby" especially is a very emotional poem. Some of the poems - such as "Fibro" and "Depression" - give some useful insight as to what it's like for sufferers, and could prove useful reading for those who know someone who suffers with either condition.
  • Inspirational Poetry on Oct. 12, 2012

    This is a sweet and emotional collection of poems, some of which will have you reaching for a tissue. I especially enjoyed the one called "Little Buddha Man" which I think is a truely beautiful piece of writing.
  • Time Tells Tales - Tale one - Dead In A Ditch on Oct. 12, 2012

    This is a well written book, which immediately awakens your curiosity about Alfred and how he came to be in the ditch where he was. From the first I was curious about Alfred and his story, and eagerly devoured each new sentence until the end. I now find myself eagerly awaiting the second part of the series, and desperate to learn what happens next.
  • Some Families on Oct. 20, 2012

    This was a cute little book, with a wonderful message.
  • Hear No Evil: A Short Story on Oct. 22, 2012

    This was an interesting and enjoyable story, but I was a bit disappointed with the ending as it felt a bit too abrupt.
  • Aveline on Oct. 22, 2012

    This is a cute and amusing little story. It could use a bit of editing though, since there are several places where spaces haven't been left between words ("cameto" instead of "came to" for example).
  • Messy Make-Believe on Oct. 23, 2012

    This is an unusual and imaginative story, with a sweet ending. It's well written, and an enjoyable read.
  • The Betrayals of Grim's Peak on Nov. 05, 2012

    I've read some great books recently, but this one has to be right up at the top of the list of the ones I've enjoyed most. It's very well written, extremely imaginative, and captures your attention from the start, making you eager to read on and learn what will happen next. The characters are well rounded, and the worldbuilding is excellent, making it easy to imagine you're right there in Grim's Peak with Augie as he learns about the new world he's found himself in and attempts to survive.
  • The Old Woman in the Shoe, Storybook Two on Nov. 22, 2012

    Cute book.
  • The Word Dealer on Nov. 22, 2012

    This was an interesting and unusual story.
  • Ever Shade (A Dark Faerie Tale #1) on Dec. 08, 2012

    This is a fantastic story, which I enjoyed reading. The characters are well rounded, the world building is excellent, and the plot is both well developed and imaginative. It's just a shame this had to be another book spoiled by poor editing. However, despite that I found it to be an enjoyable read, and would recommend it to lovers of YA Fantasy.
  • KIndred(Night School Vampire Hunter Trilogy) Novella#2 on Dec. 21, 2012

    I read the first book in this series and loved it, so when I got my hands on a copy of the sequel I was very eager to read it. I was not disappointed. It was as enjoyable a read as the first, with well rounded characters, and a plot that keeps you guessing.
  • Attack of the Sugar Plum Fairies on Dec. 22, 2012

    Loved it! It's short and sweet, very imaginative, and extremely entertaining!
  • Yule Quest on Dec. 23, 2012

    This book had potential, but it could have been better. Everything happened much too easily; no failed attempts, no moments of tension where you're not sure if they'll make it... It shouldn't have been that easy! Also, curse words were used too freely for a book with no adult content rating (admittedly only really near the start when Andrew was drunk, but that still doesn't make it right... A book with words like the "F" word in it should have a warning).
  • Why Santa Shared His Soul on Dec. 25, 2012

    I loved this story! It's beautiful and touching; an excellent read!
  • Santa's Gift on Dec. 25, 2012

    The story is touching and entertaining, with a beautiful message behind it. However, there are some glaringly obvious grammatical errors which prevent me from giving this book the rating it would otherwise deserve.
  • Santa's Ninja Elves on Dec. 28, 2012

    Very creative stories; pretty good!
  • Santa's Claws on Dec. 28, 2012

    This is a very entertaining and imaginative collection of stories. As the author states though, they may be too disturbing for many children, especially the younger ones.
  • Mother Maiden Crone on Dec. 28, 2012

    This is an enjoyable and touching story; a perfect example of what the holidays are really about!
  • Destination Alpha Four on Dec. 28, 2012

    This is an entertaining and action filled story; a great read!
  • Zachary Zombie and the Lost Boy on Jan. 21, 2013

    This is a very entertaining and enjoyable story. Zachary is the best Zombie you could ever hope to meet! If you have a weak stomach I advise against reading this while snacking though.
  • Paying Piper (or “What Happened in Hamelin Town”) on Jan. 22, 2013

    An excellent and well written take on the classic story. A very enjoyable read!
  • Masro Fhin: Homecoming on Jan. 23, 2013

    This was a pretty good read, though not as good as the other books I've read by this author. Still worth taking the time to read though.
  • The Hare and The Tortoise - A modern fable on Jan. 30, 2013

    This is a very sweet story, with excellent lessons to teach. I hope to read more from this author very soon, and hope his imagination stays with him as he grows!
  • The Medusa on Jan. 30, 2013

    A pretty good story, though not quite as exciting as I expected it to be from the description.
  • The Fallen Prince That Never Was on Jan. 31, 2013

    This is an entertaining and imaginative read, which is full of exciting action. The plot is very creative and full of so many twists and turns that you'll find it impossible to guess what's coming next. I make it a policy, however, to never rate a story requiring a lot of editing higher than 4 stars, and therefore feel I can not give this the full 5 star rating it would otherwise deserve. The thing is, even when you yourself have a valid reason for struggling with spellings and such, there's no reason why another person can't be called upon to help with the editing phase of the book. I mean, I know from personal experience that disabilities - be they mild or severe - can make things difficult, but I also know from experience that there are plenty of people who can be found to lend a hand when called upon to do so.
  • Pacifier 6 - The Shadows Within on Feb. 20, 2013

    This is a well written story, and I love the angle the author has taken with it. It's refreshing to see zombies being cast in a different light other than as monsters with no souls or feelings other than hunger for flesh and brains.
  • Gathering Clouds... on Feb. 21, 2013

    This is a well-written book, which drew my attention from the start and held it throughout. The characters are well rounded and the descriptions are fantastic. A pleasant combination of action scenes and slower scenes of less activity keep the plot flowing smoothly, and there's just enough scientific information to make it clear you're reading a sci-fi novel without you feeling like you're being bombarded with facts from a textbook. I would highly recommend this book to all fans of science fiction novels, or those looking to try out the genre.
  • Pink Water on Feb. 21, 2013

    Like with the first book in the series, this was a well written and enjoyable read, which I would recommend to anyone who enjoys reading science fiction novels. The plot is rivetting, and the characters are well rounded. Plus, the author has spread enough scientific knowledge throughout the book to make it obvious you're reading a sci-fi novel, but without bombarding you with so much information that it distracts from the story; a balance which can be tricky to achieve.
  • Zoey Zimmerman and the Zombie Pigeon on March 04, 2013

    I love the different take on the zombie stories you so often hear... Got to love the idea of zombie pigeons! The book was a great read in general actually, and made me chuckle more than once.
  • CRYO: Rise of the Immortals on March 16, 2013

    This is an excellent and well written book. the world building is done so well you can almost imagine it could be a true story of future events, and the characters are believable.
  • Time Tells Tales - Tale Two - Love, Loss, Lust and Lies on March 21, 2013

    This is a well written, emotional and touching story. Catherine's confusion and pain is clearly in evidence throughout her diary entries, making it easy to sympathize with her - especially if you've read Alfred's tale and heard his side of the story.
  • Jake on March 25, 2013

    This was a pretty good book. The character creation is done well, and the plot moves at a reasonable pace, though some may find the start of the book to be a little slow. A small warning though: some of the contents of this book may not be suitable for all who fall in to the young adult audience (especially those at the lower end of the age group).
  • Werewolf Winter - A Short Story on March 28, 2013

    This was a pretty good read.
  • Outgrowth of the Brain on March 28, 2013

    This is a well written short story, which makes an excellent addition to the Cloud Brothers' story.
  • Life Descending (The Cry of Havoc, Book 1) on April 12, 2013

    This is a pretty good story; very creative. It could use a lot of editing though, since some parts are worded in a way that makes their meaning slightly confusing, and grammatical errors are present throughout.
  • Ever Fire (A Dark Faerie Tale #2) on April 14, 2013

    This book is a very good read; I loved this book, and am loving the series in general. Shame the book could use some editing, which means I can't give it the full 5 stars it would otherwise deserve, as I make it a point not to give the full 5 stars to books that need a lot of editing.
  • Ever Winter (A Dark Faerie Tale #3) on April 14, 2013

    This is a great book, and an excellent addition to the series. Shame the editing issues spoil it so that I can only give it four stars rather than the five it would otherwise deserve.
  • Evangeline (A Dark Faerie Tale Series Companion Book 2) on April 14, 2013

    An excellent introduction to the series.
  • Obees' Nutty Choice on May 31, 2013

    A fantastic little story with a wonderful lesson!
  • Time Tells Tales - Tale Three - Theresa's Tale on July 09, 2013

    The rating I've given this book is more a reflection on my feelings towards the subject matter than a reflection on the author's writing. The writing is very good, apart from a few small typos, but I found the subject matter difficult to read. It's a personal matter and nothing to do with the author's writing abilities, but I can't give a book dealing with a subject I find disturbing the full five stars.
  • Time Tells Tales - Tale Four - Jim's Tale on Sep. 02, 2013

    This is a touching story, which is a lovely addition to the series.
  • Zachary Zombie and the Wicked Worm on Sep. 02, 2013

    This is an entertaining and enjoyable read.
  • Computers Don't Wear Pink Pyjamas on Sep. 06, 2013

    This is an entertaining story; worth the read.
  • The Four Wotsits of the Doodad on Sep. 06, 2013

    This is a very entertaining read.
  • Inside Evil on Sep. 13, 2013

    This is a bit of a strange story, but a really good one; an enjoyable read. It has a bit of a slow start, but when it picks up will capture your interest and keep it until the end.
  • The Tower of Souls on Sep. 23, 2013

    This is another strange but enjoyable read. It's a fantastic sequel to "inside evil" and well worth the read!
  • Spirits of the Middlelands on Sep. 23, 2013

    This is another great addition to the series; just as strange as the first two books in the series, but also just as enjoyable!
  • Ever Wrath (A Dark Faerie Tale #4) on Oct. 23, 2013

    This is a fantastic book, which is a wonderful addition to the series.
  • The Professor's Conundrum on Oct. 30, 2013

    This is an interesting and quite thought provoking book, which I'm sure many fans of science fiction stories will enjoy reading.
  • Litter Thugs on Oct. 30, 2013

    This isn't my favourite of the books I've read so far by this author, but it is a well written book, as well as being an entertaining read.
  • White Noise on Nov. 17, 2013

    This is an interesting addition to the series; a pretty good read.
  • Gypsy Spell on Nov. 17, 2013

    This is a slightly weird though amusing and fun addition to the series; the ending was especially entertaining.
  • New Alliances on Nov. 30, 2013

    Where do I start on this one? It's another unusual yet enjoyable addition to the series, yes, but so much more! This one is a book that will take you on an emotional rollercoaster ride as you follow the characters the earlier books in the series have taught you to love.
  • Where's Emma?: A Denali Hawthorne Short Mystery on Nov. 30, 2013

    This is a cute little story, and an excellent mmystery. It's well written and worth reading.
  • The Trouble Upstream on Jan. 14, 2014

    This is a great little story, which fans of books like the Redwall series and The Wind In The Willows will enjoy.
  • Winston - A Horse's Tale on March 08, 2014

    A beautiful and moving story.
  • Fuel to the Fire on March 15, 2014

    This book is an absolutely amazing read, and a fantastic start to the series! It's wonderfully written, with well-rounded characters, a plot that moves along at a nice pace, and excellent descriptions.
  • Redemption (NIGHTSCHOOL VAMPIRE HUNTER TRILOGY) on March 18, 2014

    This is a fantastic book, which makes a great ending to the trilogy. It's well paced, the characters are well-rounded, and the action scenes are well described; descriptive enough to be detailed, but not so full of description that it slows the action down. I enjoyed seeing how the characters and their relationships with one another have evolved since the start of the series.
  • The Chariot Stone on March 22, 2014

    This was a pretty good read, despite being a little different from what I expected after reading the description; not different in a bad way though, and worth the read. It could use a little editing though.
  • Lauren versus the Leprechauns on March 22, 2014

    A cute and entertaining little story.
  • Wyrd Worlds on March 31, 2014

    This is an interesting collection of stories, some of which are very entertaining.
  • Daksha the Medicine Girl on April 02, 2014

    This is a great littl story; sweet and inspirational.
  • Alien Coffee on April 09, 2014

    Haha! Love it! This really was a fantastic and entertaining read!
  • CRYO: A Changed World on April 16, 2014

    I've been looking forward to reading this book ever since I read the first in the series. I was not disappointed; it was well worth the wait! This book is fantastically imaginative, while at the same time being written in such a way that you can clearly picture the events in your mind, as well as being able to see the possibility of the events in this book actually being a possible future for our planet. The characters are well-rounded, the plot moves at a nice pace, and the descriptions are so amazing you can easily imagine yourself in to the story. I can't wait to read more!
  • If It Wasn't For Sarah on April 25, 2014

    This is an entertaining and somewhat amusing read.
  • Missing in Egypt on April 27, 2014

    All the details about Anna's job at the start of the book meant it took a while to get in to the story, but once the story picked up a bit the book was a pretty good read.
  • Time Tells Tales - Tale Five - A Gift For All on May 15, 2014

    This is a beautiful and touching end to the tale, which would have deserved a 5 star rating if a bit more care had been taken when it comes to editing. It's a shame that an otherwise excellent story was spoiled by being filled with so many typing errors, because I would have liked to give the book the 5 star rating it would have been given, but I don't feel I can when it so obviously needs editing.
  • Clouds over Planet X on June 05, 2014

    I swear this series gets better with every book! This is an excellent story! It's well written, with fantastic world building, believable and well-rounded characters, and a very creative plot, which will grab your interest from the start, and keep a firm hold on it until the very end.
  • Super Zombie Juice Mega Bomb on July 15, 2014

    Excellent plot, great characters, and fantastic concept. All in all, an amazing book!
  • Enter: Ten Tales for Tweens - Fantastic Short Stories for Middle Grade Readers on July 15, 2014

    A pretty good collection of stories; some amusing, some strange, some a bit disturbing, but all worth reading.
  • Drippy the Peg Legged Rainbow on July 17, 2014

    Ha! Love it! Another entertaining and well written story from a fantastic author!
  • Unholy Cow on July 18, 2014

    Absolutely fantastic! Well written and very entertaining!
  • Legend: A short story on July 18, 2014

    This book was an excellent read!
  • Art Pengriffin & The Curse Of The Four on July 24, 2014

    This book was really good. I had a bit of a problem with the frequency of cursing at the start, and the use of nicknames for the four horsemen was confusing at times, but otherwise the book was a great read. Perhaps a bit too vivid in the descriptions of gory scenes for some though, so you should probably avoid eating while reading it.
  • The Willow Fairies on July 30, 2014

    What an absolutely delightful little story! Very sweet and imaginative, and totally worth the read!
  • The Man in the Moon on July 30, 2014
    (no rating)
    Since most of the text isn't accessable when you're using a screen reader I was unable to read this book. I'd assumed that even if part of the story was lost to me because of the pictures, the text mentioned in earlier reviews would be accessable; it wasn't. Because of this I don't think it would be fair to give it a rating. However, since this wasn't the author's fault (I should have checked the sample before buying) and since I know how frustrating it can be wondering why people haven't left reviews when they've brought copies of your book, I decided to take the time to post this to let the author know.
  • The Lemonade Stand on July 31, 2014

    This was a pretty good story; kind of creepy and weird.
  • The Witches on July 31, 2014

    A pretty good read; kind of scary, and very strange.
  • The Spotless Leopard on July 31, 2014

    An enjoyable and entertaining story!
  • The Tale of Bernie the Fruit Bat on July 31, 2014

    Cute!
  • A New Start in the Niobrara for Mr. and Mrs. O'Malley on Aug. 01, 2014

    This is a very nice and well-written piece, but it feels more like the start of a longer tale than a story in its own right.
  • Boudicca: Britain's Queen of the Iceni on Aug. 05, 2014

    This book was an excellent read; both enjoyable and educational at the same time, it's a pleasant way to learn a little history, and well worth reading.
  • Catherine de Valois: French Princess, Tudor Matriarch on Aug. 05, 2014

    This book was an excellent read; both enjoyable and educational at the same time, it's a pleasant way to learn a little history, and well worth reading.
  • Reality Challenged on Aug. 08, 2014

    Entertaining, fantastic, hilarious, weird - these are all words that spring to mind to describe this book. This is a very well-written book, with extremely colourful characters, a plot that will keep you both guessing and laughing until the end, and a very appropriate title.
  • The Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy Guide to Revenge on Aug. 24, 2014

    What a great little story!
  • Santa in a Shopping Cart on Aug. 24, 2014

    What a beautiful and touching story; perfect to warm your heart at any time of the year, holidays or not!
  • Will You Call My Name on Aug. 26, 2014

    This is a great little story; touching in parts, amusing in others.
  • History of Fire (A Dark Faerie Tale #5) on Sep. 16, 2014

    This was an amazing book!
  • Humanity Was Delicious on Sep. 28, 2014

    An excellent and well-written story. You should probably avoid eating and drinking while reading it though, due to possible choking hazzards, or the possibility of spraying innocent bystanders with whatever you were attempting to eat or drink; which tends to annoy them, and is a waste of perfectly good food and drink.
  • The Imaginary Invasion on Sep. 28, 2014

    This is a very creative story, and I wouldn't know where to start with telling you about it. So, I'll just say that if you haven't read it yet then you really should. I mean it!
  • Wyrd Worlds II on Sep. 28, 2014

    It took me a couple of days to write this review after I read the book, because I wasn't sure if I should review it or not. I mean, it has a story from me in it. But, since my story is just one of many, I decided I would review the book. Besides, though I liked some stories more than others, all the stories in this collection are very good, and there's not a single story in the entire collection that I didn't like. But I won't give the book a full 5 stars, because it wouldn't be right when doing so would require me to also count my own story. Plus, since some of the stories would have gotten 5 stars from me, and others would have gotten 4 stars, I figure a 4 star rating overall is fair. Anyway... Great work everyone!
  • Blue Haired Alien Girlfriend on Oct. 06, 2014

    Great story concept, excellent writing style, and wonderful character creation. I only had one issue with this book: the ending was much too abrupt, leaving me with a feeling that I didn't really know the end of the story.
  • The Tombstone Stranger on Oct. 06, 2014

    This book was a great read, and well written.
  • The Reaper's Opus on Oct. 06, 2014

    The stories in this book are excellent! They're well written, easy to read, and have interesting plots. I shall most definitely be looking out for more from this author in future!
  • Amy's Angels on Oct. 11, 2014

    This is a pretty ood book, with a great message.
  • The Punishment of Phoebus Apollo on Oct. 12, 2014

    An excellent little story.
  • In The Footsteps of Giants We Can Hear Echoes on Oct. 12, 2014

    A very imaginative story, which makes for an enjoyable read!
  • The Ramblers on Oct. 12, 2014

    A great little story.
  • The Stone Shepherd's Son on Oct. 14, 2014

    A strange story...
  • Marcella, vampire Mage on Oct. 14, 2014

    A pretty good read!
  • The Luck of the Irish (In Love) on Oct. 14, 2014

    What a charming little story; I loved it!
  • Dappled Harmony on Oct. 14, 2014

    A sweet little scene .
  • The Tale of One Tree on Oct. 14, 2014

    What a cute and touching little story!
  • The World Beyond the Door on Oct. 15, 2014

    What a wonderful story! It's creative, well written, entertaining, and most definitely worth the read!
  • Madison and the Missing Moon on Oct. 16, 2014

    This is a cute and creative story; very sweet, and most definitely worth the read. A great read at Christmas time, or any other time for that matter!
  • Conquer the Castle - A Legend of Oescienne Short Story on Oct. 16, 2014

    An absolutely amazing read!
  • Inverse Fall on Oct. 16, 2014

    An unusual story, with a surprising ending.
  • The Ice Princess on Oct. 17, 2014

    A great story.
  • The Bell Tower Suite on Dec. 27, 2014

    An entertaining and enjoyable addition to the series.
  • Wolfsblood on Dec. 28, 2014

    The main character was likable, the plot was interesting and moved at a nice pace, and this was a great book overall, with well-rounded characters. However, I felt there were a few historical inaccuracies, which spoiled the story a little for me .
  • Dangerous Associations on Dec. 28, 2014

    This book is well-written, with a plot that's both believable and moves at a nice pace for the genre. The characters are well-rounded, and the main character is someone easy to like and sympathize with. I should warn you though that the book contains scenes which some readers may find upsetting.
  • Strange Portals - Ink Slingers' Fantasy/Horror Anthology on Dec. 30, 2014

    An interesting mix of quite unusual stories; some great, some not to my taste, but all well-written.
  • Dogs in Space! - Astro's Adventures on Jan. 25, 2015

    This is a great story, and I wanted so bad to give it five stars. But I can't. Why? Because the cats and dogs in this story are meant to be actual pets, so should have the same physical abilities as your average pet - even if they can talk, and are using technology - but these pets somehow have things cats and dogs don't (like opposable thumbs). They also do things that even humans couldn't do unless they have super strength (like single handedly move a large object the size of a car and larger). However, if you can get past those things, it's a good read, and either way it's very entertaining; I liked it enough that I plan to get the rest of the series at some point, anyway.
  • The Great Escape - Astro's Adventures on Feb. 07, 2015

    This is a great little story, with an excellent message about how important it is to care for your pets. It has an entertaining plot, as well as a fantastic cast of canine and feline characters. The only reason I don't give it the full five stars is because the cats and dogs are meant to be just like your average pet cats and dogs, yet they have physical capabilities that those animals could never have. Still, it was a wonderful story, and I look forward to reading the rest of the series!
  • The Golden Treasure - Astro's Adventures on Feb. 07, 2015

    Like the first book in the series, this is a great little story, with an entertaining plot, as well as a fantastic cast of canine and feline characters. The only reason I don't give it the full five stars is the same reason I didn't give the first book in the series the full five stars: because the cats and dogs are meant to be just like your average pet cats and dogs, yet they have physical capabilities that those animals could never have. Still, it was a wonderful story, and I look forward to reading the rest of the series!
  • Rampaging Rats - Astro's Adventures on Feb. 08, 2015

    This is another great little Astro story, with an excellent - and often entertaining - cast of characters. I loved it just as much as I've loved the others I've read from the series so far, and can't wait to read more! Unfortunately, I also had the same issue with it as I've had with the other books in the series: since the animals are supposed to be just like your average pets - though, admittedly, with a few extra talents - they should have the same physical capabilities, and not be able to do things that would require the use of thumbs without some sort of tool to compensate for their lack of opposable thumbs .
  • Major Dakota's Ghost - Astro's Adventures on Feb. 08, 2015

    This is another great addition to the Astro's Adventures series. I really do love the antics of the dogs that make up the cast of characters in this series, and can't wait to read the rest of the series! I still have an issue with the fact the canine cast is able to do things that would be impossible for a dog to do though... I know I keep saying this in my reviews of the books in the series, but dogs don't have opposable thumbs, and therefore shouldn't be able to do things that require them; not without some sort of tool to compensate .
  • Astro is Down in the Dumps on Feb. 09, 2015

    This is a fantastic book, which is well-written, and full of some excellent ideas to help children - and adults - deal with depression. The verse flows well, and is easy to read, while also being very informative.
  • The Gypsy Curse - Astro's Adventures on Feb. 11, 2015

    Another great addition to the series; I'm loving the cast of canine and feline characters. As with the others I've read so far in the Astro's Adventures series, I thought the book was excellent, except for the issue of dogs and cats who don't have opposable thumbs managing to do things they couldn't possibly do without them. Still, I really enjoyed reading this book!
  • A Christmas Calamity - Astro's Adventures on Feb. 11, 2015

    This is a wonderful little story, with an entertaining and lovable cast of canine characters. I have the same opinion of this book as I've had of all the others in the series so far; including the opinion I have about the opposable thumbs issue.
  • Neptune's Trident! - Astro's Adventures on Feb. 12, 2015

    This wasn't my favourite of the Astro's Adventures books, but it was still a pretty good read. I'm still loving the canine cast, and the other characters in the book were great too. But I still have an issue with the physical capabilities of the animals being inconsistent... If they're pets/regular creatures, then they should only have the physical capabilities of the real creatures (for example, dogs don't have opposable thumbs, and cats can't put their "arms" by their sides to make themselves more streamlined for ease of swimming) and if they're animal characters with the physical capabilities of humans, they shouldn't be able to so easily pass for regular animals, and wouldn't need humans anyway; thus illiminating the need for the organization's true reason for existing. Also, regardless of the type of cat character he is - and fish supper or not - a cat should have been more reluctant to jump in the water (I'm not saying a cat wouldn't go in water, but I would have liked to see a bit of reluctance before he jumped in). However, other than those issues, I thought it was a pretty good read, and I look forward to reading more from the author in the future.
  • Currents of Thunder on Feb. 26, 2015

    An unusual, but enjoyable story; very well written!
  • Villainous Vic on Feb. 26, 2015

    An extremely entertaining and enjoyable read; a great addition to the "Bogamus And Friends" series!
  • Darkness Devouring (The Cry of Havoc, Book 2) on March 15, 2015

    This book was a really good read.
  • Snapdragon Alley on March 21, 2015

    A pretty good start to the series, though the amount of unexplained and unanswered questions is frustrating... I hope it all gets answered in later books.
  • Freak City on March 23, 2015

    A great read, though the ending was a bit sudden.
  • Dragon Town on March 23, 2015

    A great addition to the series.
  • Happy Slumbers on March 23, 2015

    I read all four books, and really enjoyed them. I still felt there were parts of the mystery not explained well enough at the end, but I did like the series anyway.
  • Zombie Moon Rising (A Peter Brannigan Novella) on March 30, 2015

    This book was a really good read.
  • Ghost Moon Rising (A Peter Brannigan Novella) on March 30, 2015

    This book is a really good read. I advise making sure to read it in its correct place in the books from this world though, otherwise you'll have missed a lot of the plot points that get you to t his point of the story.
  • The Withering Palace (A Dark Faerie Tale #0.1) on March 31, 2015

    A pretty good addition to the series!
  • Old Jack's Tale on March 31, 2015

    A story with great potential, but an unsatisfying ending.
  • Psycho Psyche on March 31, 2015

    Not my favourite of the series, but a nice read all the same.
  • Ever Dead (A Dark Faerie Tale #6) on April 02, 2015

    A pretty good, and quite enjoyable addition to the series.
  • The Dreamweaver's Journey: The Age of Awakenings Book 1 on April 24, 2015

    An absolutely fantastic read!
  • The Guardian Child's Return: The Age of Awakenings Book 2 on April 24, 2015

    A great sequel to "The Dreamweaver's Journey" and a fantastic read!
  • Legacy of Mist and Shadow: The Age of Awakenings Book 3 on April 24, 2015

    Another great addition to the series! I hope there will be more, because this is an excellent series, and I would just love to see what other tales the storyteller has to share!
  • The Orthogonal Galaxy on May 13, 2015

    A pretty good read; recommended for those who love the science side of sci-fi, rather than the typical space wars and aliens stories. My only real issue with the book was that I found the double story the author had going on a bit distracting. I know - having read the whole book - what the point of telling both stories was, but still .
  • The Haunted Circus - Astro's Adventures on May 20, 2015

    This is a great story, but I had a slight issue that stops me giving it the full five stars... It's the same issue I've had with all the books in this series: the animals are supposed to be your average animals physically, yet they are capable of doing things that would be physically impossible for an animal to do (such as doing things that require thumbs, sitting up with their back legs crossed, etc). I have no problem with humanoid animals (meaning, animals that physically can do anything a human can, but just happen to have animal features and characteristics) but these are supposed to be animals that look like animals do in real life, and should therefore have the physical capabilities of those animals.
  • Clarence. The Snake from Dunolly on June 01, 2015

    A really good collection of stories. Some stories are better than others, but the whole book is enjoyable. The stories are all very imaginative, and the author has a great writing style.
  • Romeow & Drooliet on June 01, 2015

    Well-written, and very sweet!
  • The Christmas Mouse on June 01, 2015

    This is a very cute story, and I loved it. I'd have liked to hear more about how the little mouse was able to do the things he did, but it was an excellent story apart from that.
  • Santa's Silliness Syndrome on July 18, 2015

    This is a pretty good story, but would have been more enjoyable - not to mention more entertaining - if we'd heard the story as it unfolded, rather than as a re-telling after the fact; I feel it spoils it a little to already know how things turned out before hearing what happened.
  • The Magic Colouring Book on July 18, 2015

    This story is cute and imaginative.
  • The Silver Shawl: A Mrs. Meade Mystery on July 19, 2015

    This is a very well-written story, with a great cast of characters, and a plot that moves at a perfect pace. Being a fan of the Miss Marple stories, I hoped the claim that fans of those stories would enjoy this one was accurate. I'm pleased to report that I was not disappointed; I enjoyed every moment of the story, and completely agree with the claim that this story would be enjoyed by fans of Miss Marple.
  • The Bird Who Wanted to Nest in the Clouds on July 23, 2015

    What a cute book, with a great message about trying to make your dreams come true.
  • The Magic Puddle on July 23, 2015

    This is a well-written and entertaining little story, which was a lot of fun to read.
  • The Magnificent Rainbow on July 23, 2015

    What a sweet little story; very touching, and extremely well-written.
  • The Shy Toad on July 23, 2015

    This is a beautiful little story about overcoming shyness and making friends; perfect to read to children who are very reserved and lacking in confidence.
  • The Slow Tortoise on July 23, 2015

    This is a cute little story, with a great message about being happy to be yourself.
  • The Special Fairy on July 23, 2015

    This is a beautiful and touching story.
  • The Elephant's First Day of School on July 24, 2015

    This is a wonderful little story, which is both enjoyable and educational. It combines a fun story about overcoming the nervousness of starting school with interesting facts about elephants, and does it in a way any child will enjoy.
  • Dog on the Highway on July 27, 2015

    A fantastic addition to the series! The characters are interesting, the worldbuilding is fantastic, the plot moves at a nice pace, and the book is an all round good read.
  • The Legend of ELPanda Paws on Aug. 05, 2015

    This is a very cute and creative story.
  • The Old Mansion on Aug. 05, 2015

    This was a really good story, though with an ending that was a little disappointing due to being so sudden.
  • Cosmic Camel on Aug. 07, 2015

    A well-written, and very entertaining story.
  • The Last Fight of the Dwarves on Aug. 09, 2015

    This is an excellent short read, which works well on its own, but would also work as part of a longer story.
  • The Forgotten Toy Soldier on Aug. 09, 2015

    This is a beautifully written story, which is just as much of a heartwarming tale as it claims to be.
  • Norbert on Aug. 11, 2015

    This is a very well written, and quite entertaining story, with a fantastic cast of characters.
  • Norbert's Summer Holiday on Aug. 11, 2015

    This is as well written and entertaining as the first book in the series; I absolutely love the characters, and the book had me chuckling more than once.
  • Dralin on Aug. 15, 2015

    This book was an excellent read. It might be a bit graphic in some places for those with a sensative stomach, but that's an issue that only crops up from time to time, and isn't really a problem for most people. Anyway, it's a well-written book, with a great cast of characters, and I really enjoyed it.
  • Ebudae on Aug. 16, 2015

    This was a very enjoyable read, which is a great addition to the series.
  • Pelya on Aug. 16, 2015

    This was a fantastic ending to the trilogy, and the best of the books in the trilogy too. I look forward to reading more of the books set in the same world.
  • I Can't See You on Aug. 20, 2015

    A well-written, and very thought-provoking story.
  • One Thousand Lollipops on Aug. 20, 2015

    This is a well-written story, which is not just an entertaining read, but is also one with a couple of lessons to teach; the perfect combination in a story for children.
  • Igglepop on Aug. 20, 2015

    An entertaining read.
  • Of Mice and Mobiles on Aug. 20, 2015

    This is a very well-written story, which is strange but enjoyable.
  • The Leaf Pendant on Aug. 24, 2015

    A well-written and enjoyable read, with a great cast of characters, and an interesting plot.
  • It's Just a Job on Aug. 26, 2015

    This is a great story. It would be even better if it was part of a longer story, but it was a really good read.
  • Rojuun on Aug. 30, 2015

    This book is very well-written, and extremely entertaining and amusing to read. The plot is nicely paced, and the characters are interesting.
  • Anilyia on Aug. 30, 2015

    This was a fantastic book... Until the ending, which felt much to sudden for my liking. I understand that the book is the middle one in a trilogy, but I still felt the ending was left a little too open. Having said that, I loved everything else about the book, so still consider it a great read.
  • Kethril on Aug. 30, 2015

    This book was fantastic! I love the author's sense of humour, the characters are interesting, the plot moves at a nice pace, and the book is well-written in general.
  • Wyvern on Sep. 04, 2015

    This book is a fantastic read, with a plot that moves at a nice pace, believable characters, and excellent worldbuilding. Also, the author's writing style will easily keep you entertained and amused from start to finnish.
  • Yoikes on Sep. 19, 2015

    An entertaining addition to the series.
  • Till the Dark of Winter on Sep. 19, 2015

    An entertaining read.
  • Willy's Adventures on Sep. 19, 2015

    This is an entertaining book, which was an enjoyable read.
  • When the Lights Go Out - Ink Slingers' Halloween Anthology on Oct. 12, 2015

    The stories in this collection are creepy, often gory, and should be avoided by anyone who is sensative - especially if your sensativity is a weak stomach. However, if you can handle them, then they're worth a read, because each one is well-written, and the collection is great as a whole. I enjoyed some more than others, of course; you always find that in anthologies like this. But the authors did a great job in putting together this collection, and I recommend it to anyone who can handle it.
  • Without Armor: Elemental Fire (A Dark Faerie Tale Series Companion Book 4) on Nov. 15, 2015

    This book isn't the best in the series, but it is a good read, and a nice addition to the series.
  • Merry Christmas, Mister Wolf on Dec. 22, 2015

    An excellent combination of sci-fi and fairy tale re-tellings... I look forward to reading more by this author.
  • Doomsday Diary on Jan. 24, 2016

    This is another excellent addition to the series, which is a creative and well-written story.
  • Outside the Walls on March 06, 2016

    This book is a beautifully written and very enjoyable read.
  • Mary Queen of the Scots: The Forgotten Reign on March 07, 2016

    A well-written book, which is an interesting look in to the life of Mary Queen of the Scots.
  • Queen Elizabeth Tudor: Journey to Gloriana on March 08, 2016

    This is a well-written book, which is a great addition to the series, and once again provides a fascinating look in to the life of one of history's great women.
  • Curefinder (Black Bloods, Novella Prequel) on March 18, 2016

    This book is an interesting read, and a pretty good prequel to the series.
  • The Kitchen Imps and Other Dark Tales (A Fire-Side Tales Collection) on April 06, 2016

    An entertaining and enjoyable collection of well-written tales.
  • Remnants (Remnants Trilogy, Book 1) on May 10, 2016

    I really enjoyed this book. The characters are believable, and so are the alions. The plot moves at a nice pace, there are some great descriptions, and the writing itself helps to make the book an enjoyable read. The only thing I didn't really like about the book was the fact one of the characters was so free with curse words. I mean, I understand the desire to curse in those situations, but I don't think we needed to have the words repeated so many times; it would have been better if we were just told she was cursing, or the word was mentioned once then we were told she said it several times. Other than that, I thought it was a great read. Most certainly not one for the weak stomached though.
  • Empress Wu Zetian on May 12, 2016

    This is another excellent and well-written addition to the series. It's a fascinating read, which will appeal to young and old history lovers alike.
  • Gwenllian ferch Gruffydd, The Warrior Princess of Deheubarth on June 16, 2016

    An excellent addition to the series; well-written, and very interesting. This book is a perfect one for history lovers of all ages.
  • The Blue Hat Club on June 22, 2016

    This is a well-written and touching story; highly recommended!
  • Waking the Dragon - Astro's Adventures on June 23, 2016

    There is one reason, and one reason only, why I'm reluctant to give this book the full five star rating: the confusion about the realistic capabilities of the dogs, and other animals, in the book. The thing is, we're led to believe that these animals are essentially just regular animals who do extraordinary things. And that would be fine. Except that they physically do things that there's no way an animal shaped like the kind they are could do. Putting their hands on their hips, for example, is something no dog could physically do... Their paws just don't bend that way. If the animals were doing these extraordinary things with adjustments made to compensate for their physical restrictions, I'd give the book five stars. Or, if the dogs were supposed to be humanoid creatures with animal-like characteristics, and therefore the physical limitations of human-shaped creatures, I'd give it five stars. After all, other than the issue I've already mentioned in this review, this is an amazing book, with a fun and entertaining plot, and an interesting and lovable cast of characters. So, were it not for that issue, it would deserve the full five stars.
  • Astro's Indian Odyssey - Astro's Adventures on June 23, 2016

    Like with the previous books in the series, there is one reason, and one reason only, why I'm reluctant to give this book the full five star rating: the confusion about the realistic capabilities of the dogs, and other animals, in the book. Are they normal dogs who do extraordinary things? Or are they animal-like humanoids? That needs to be established, because if they're ordinary dogs - like I thought they were supposed to be, judging by how they have owners and things - their physical limitations need to be considered, and adaptions made to compensate for those limitations. Other than that issue, this is an amazing book, with a fun and entertaining plot, and an interesting and lovable cast of characters.
  • Liquid on June 26, 2016

    Another well-written book from this author, with interesting and well-developed characters, an exciting plot that will grab your attention from page one and not let go until the end, and fantastic worldbuilding and descriptions.
  • Liselle on June 30, 2016

    Yet another wonderful and well-written book by this author, which makes for a very enjoyable read.
  • The Light Beyond the Storm Chronicles - Book 1 on July 19, 2016

    If you're the kind of person who enjoys erotic dark fantasy, and doesn't shy away from graphic scenes, then you'll love this book! The plot is interesting and moves at a nice pace, the characters are well-rounded and have colourful personalities, and the description is both detailed and well-written.
  • The Shining Citadel - The Light Beyond the Storm Chronicles Book II on July 21, 2016

    I said of the first book that, "If you're the kind of person who enjoys erotic dark fantasy, and doesn't shy away from graphic scenes, then you'll love this book!" I also said that "The plot is interesting and moves at a nice pace, the characters are well-rounded and have colourful personalities, and the description is both detailed and well-written." Well, both those comments are just as true for this book as they were for the first in the series.
  • The Stolen Tower: The Light Beyond the Storm Chronicles - Book III on July 24, 2016

    This is another excellent addition to the series, with fantastic descriptions, wonderful worldbuilding, a great cast of characters, and an interesting plot that moves at a nice pace. If you enjoy fantasy stories, and have no issues with graphic erotic or violent scenes, you'll love this book!
  • Tales of Erana: The Warrior's Curse on July 24, 2016

    An entertaining and well-written tale.
  • Tales of Erana: Myths and Legends on July 25, 2016

    This is an entertaining and well-written collection of tales, which make a great accompanyment to the series.
  • Shattered Mirror - A Poetry Collection on July 25, 2016

    This is a beautifully written collection of poetry, which was a pleasure to read.
  • The Bigfoot Paradox on July 25, 2016

    I thought this was a great book. The characters are interesting, and the plot keeps you guessing, making for an enjoyable read. Fans of paranormal adventures, and stories about monsters from myths and legends, will want to read this book.
  • The Qrim Chieftain on July 26, 2016

    This is an interesting and well-written story.
  • A Visit From Oscar: A Short Story About A Neighborhood Possum on July 27, 2016

    This is a cute and amusing little tale, though I feel like the ending could do with a little more. Like a confirmed sighting of Oscar doing something amusing on the night in question.
  • Rudolph Saves Christmas on July 27, 2016

    This story is extremely entertaining and amusing.
  • Grandma and the Easter Storm on July 27, 2016

    This is a lovely little story, which is both a fun read, and a great lesson about respecting nature and its unpredictable moods.
  • Bogles (A Story About Naughty Magical Creatures) on July 27, 2016

    This is a very entertaining book, which children of all ages will enjoy.
  • Kotki on July 27, 2016

    A cute and entertaining read.
  • The Pirates and The Trolls on July 27, 2016

    This is a fun and entertaining little story.
  • Legends of Fire (A Dark Faerie Tale #7) on July 29, 2016

    An excellent addition to the series... Can't wait for the next one!
  • Plateau: Beyond the Trees, Beyond 2012 on July 29, 2016

    This book made for an interesting, and very thought-provoking, read. It felt more like a collection of connected short stories than one entire story though.
  • My Boney Girl on Aug. 06, 2016

    This is a beautifully written, and very touching read.
  • Body Switches on Aug. 09, 2016

    This book is an entertaining read, but also one that will remind you to be grateful for what you have.
  • Today People on Aug. 12, 2016

    For the most part this is an excellent collection of well-written and interesting stories. However, there were a couple of stories I felt needed something more... Like they should have been part of something longer. Still, as I said, most of the stories were excellent, so the book is a great read overall.
  • The Lucky Leprechaun - Astro's Adventures on Aug. 13, 2016

    This is a fun addition to the series. Like with the other books in the series, the characters are interesting and often amusing, and the plot is entertaining. Unfortunately, the other thing this book shares with the other books in the series is the confusion as to whether these are actual animals, or humanoid creatures bearing some resemblance to animals, since they sometimes seem to be one, and at other times seem to be the other. Still, the series as a whole is fun to read, and this book is no exception.
  • Phairyphant on Aug. 18, 2016

    This is a cute and entertaining book, which is a fun read.
  • A Bundle of Dinosaurs: Three Dinosaur Stories on Aug. 20, 2016

    This is a great book! The stories are well-written and entertaining, and the characters are cute and likeable.
  • Pow the Panda, The Case of the Rainbow Dragon on Aug. 20, 2016

    A fun and entertaining read.
  • Steampunk Roo on Aug. 20, 2016

    A fun and entertaining read, with a great cast of characters.
  • Naughty Nanoworms on Aug. 20, 2016

    This is another fun and entertaining read, from a great author!
  • Cruz's Big Secret on Aug. 20, 2016

    A fun and imaginative story.
  • A Lion In The Living Room on Aug. 21, 2016

    A cute little story.
  • Wirra and the Seeds on Aug. 22, 2016

    This story isn't as good as the other one I've read by this author. The ending felt too sudden, and I think it would have been better if Wirra had made more attempts at trying to get the birds to help him with the seeds before rushing in to his trick. Even a naughty spirit should try a few ways of getting his own way before attempting to punish those who won't give him what he wants.
  • A Cats Tale on Aug. 26, 2016

    This is a creative and entertaining read. It wasn't amazing, but I did enjoy it, and look forward to reading more of Amun's adventures.
  • A Cats Tale II Cleo on Aug. 27, 2016

    An enjoyable read, which is a good sequel to the first book in the series.
  • A Cats Tale III Apollo on Aug. 27, 2016

    Another enjoyable addition to the series.
  • A Cats Tale IV-Diana on Aug. 27, 2016

    I enjoyed the first three books in this series, and this one was no exception. However, I would like to point out that a deaf person who loses their hearing after having learned to speak properly will still be able to do so afterwards, unless whatever caused the hearing loss also caused some damage that would cause difficulties with speaking; as a general rule, it's only deaf people who learn to speak with at least some hearing impairment who struggle to make words correctly, since those who have already learned to speak properly already know how to form the words and sounds (though deaf people in general often struggle to control the volume of their voices). Also, while it's true that moving things around in an area with a blind person in it is best avoided, it's not entirely impossible for a blind person to find their way around with new placements of things; there's a lot of frustration and some difficulty in locating things at first when things are moved, but as long as a blind person knows the things have been moved, and where to, that person can adjust to the changes reasonably quickly (though how quickly will depend on the blind person in general).
  • A Cats Tale V, Vish on Aug. 27, 2016

    This was another enjoyable addition to the series. I'm looking forward to when the author is finally in a position to release the rest of Amun's adventures, since I'm eager to learn about his other lives.
  • The Witch's Dog on Aug. 27, 2016

    An excellent book; well-written, and entertaining.
  • De-Witched! on Aug. 27, 2016

    Another excellent read; well-written, entertaining, and a great sequel to "The Witch's Dog" too.
  • Witching Again! on Aug. 27, 2016

    An excellent ending to the trilogy; well-written, entertaining, and a really sweet conclusion.
  • Flint Dog on Aug. 28, 2016

    This is an enjoyable read, with a great ending.
  • Oh Gran! on Aug. 28, 2016

    This is a fun story, with plenty of entertaining scenes, which will amuse young and old readers alike.
  • Stanley and the Football Sock on Aug. 28, 2016

    This is a great book, which is a fun read.
  • The Smelliest Cheese in the World! on Aug. 28, 2016

    This is an amusing little story.
  • A Girl Called Deirdre Duck on Aug. 28, 2016

    This is a very entertaining story, which makes for a sweet and enjoyable read.
  • Animal Rescue Club on Aug. 28, 2016

    This is a cute and fun little story.
  • Escape the Volcano on Aug. 28, 2016

    This is a well-written adventure, which is both enjoyable for the story itself, and interesting for the volcano facts that children can learn while they read it.
  • The Storage Room in the Grey Void on Aug. 29, 2016

    This story is a creative and enjoyable read.
  • #LucysLetter - The Children of the Greenhouse Age on Aug. 29, 2016

    This book is a must read! It's both enjoyable and thought provoking, as well as being beautifully written.
  • Beat the Hackers! on Sep. 04, 2016

    This is a great book, which makes for an exciting and enjoyable read.
  • Oh Auntie! on Sep. 06, 2016

    I loved this book! It's well-written and very entertaining. The story will amuse children and adults alike, whether they're familiar with the way things work on a farm or not.
  • The Jack Russell Adventures (Book 1): The Pet Shop on Sep. 07, 2016

    This is a really cute and entertaining story. The only reason I don't give it the full five stars is because I felt the ending was too sudden. Having also read book two, I know it continues from where this one left off, but I think it would have been better had the two books been combined.
  • The Jack Russell Adventures (Book 2): A New Life on Sep. 07, 2016

    An excellent - and really cute - continuation of Rocky and Rosie's story.
  • The Jack Russell Adventures (Book 3): Santa's Extra Presents on Sep. 07, 2016

    This is a really cute Christmas story, which will bring a smile to any animal lover's face.
  • Oh Grandad! on Sep. 07, 2016

    This book is an amusing and fun read.
  • Oh Santa! on Sep. 14, 2016

    This is an amusing little story, which could make for a fun holiday read for the whole family.
  • BookElves Anthology Volume 1 on Sep. 16, 2016

    Like with most anthologies, I found that I enjoyed some stories more than others. Also, in the case of this particular anthology, some of the stories didn't feel very festive, some felt like they could do with a few more details added to them, and some had both issues. Still, this was an entertaining collection of stories, which made for a great read.
  • Pig's Big Secret on Sep. 16, 2016

    This is a very creative story, which is an amusing and entertaining read.
  • Rhyming Rabbit's Mischief on Sep. 17, 2016

    This is another creative and entertaining story from this author, and I loved it!
  • The Parting Glass: A Mrs. Meade Mystery on Sep. 18, 2016

    This was a well-written and enjoyable story. It says in the description that it's perfect for fans of Miss Marple style mysteries, and I completely agree.
  • The Oldest Flame: A Mrs. Meade Mystery on Sep. 18, 2016

    This is another enjoyable and well-written cosy mystery from this author; the perfect accompaniment to a nice cup of tea.
  • The Silent Hour: A Mrs. Meade Mystery on Sep. 19, 2016

    Another well-written and enjoyable addition to the series, which is perfect for those who enjoy a cosy mystery with their cup of tea.
  • The Jack Russell Adventures (Book 4): The Challenge on Sep. 20, 2016

    This is my favourite of the stories in this series so far. It's cute, it's funny, and it's well-written. Plus, it teaches a great lesson about how not everyone is good at the same things, and that's just fine.
  • The Jack Russell Adventures (Book 5): The Play on Sep. 20, 2016

    Another cute and entertaining addition to the adventures of Rocky and Rosie.
  • The Princelings of the East on Sep. 21, 2016

    This was a great read, with a plot that moves at a nice pace, and a great cast of characters. I personally think it would have been great if the author had gotten more in to the animal character thing and done things like using "paw" instead of "foot" for example, but that's just a personal opinion thing, so I'm not going to count the fact she didn't against her. Anyway, this was a fun read, with lovable and sometimes entertaining characters, and an interesting plot.
  • The Princelings and the Pirates on Sep. 23, 2016

    This was an excellent second book for the series. I love the characters, and the plot is exciting and interesting. Like with the first book in this series, I think it could have been even more amazing if the author had used more guinea pig terms rather than people words, such as "cavie" instead of "person" for example. However, since I know this is just something I personally think would have been a nice touch, and not doing so doesn't spoil the story in any way, I'm not going to count her not doing so against her.
  • The Princelings and the Lost City on Sep. 27, 2016

    This is an excellent addition to the series, which contains both a fun and interesting plot, and an entertaining and lovable cast of characters.
  • Liquorice Shoelace on Oct. 15, 2016

    This book is an enjoyable and thought-provoking read, which is well-written and has an interesting plot. It works well as a story in its own right, but also makes a great addition to the series.
  • They Marvel at the Star on Oct. 18, 2016

    This is an excellent story, which is a great read in its own right, as well as being a pretty good account of the Battle of Hastings.
  • The Battles Of Hastings on Oct. 18, 2016

    This book was an excellent read! I thought the author's theory on how time travel might work was interesting, and enjoyed exploring the possible alternative ways the Battle of Hastings might have ended.
  • The Dragon's Fire on Oct. 19, 2016

    This is a beautiful story! It has lovable characters, and a great plot which will show you the value of true friendship.
  • Legends of Windemere: Beginning of a Hero on Dec. 22, 2016

    This is a well-written book, with believable and well-rounded characters, and an interesting and exciting plot.
  • Learned Counsel and the Three Bears on Dec. 22, 2016

    An entertaining little story.
  • BookElves Anthology Volume 2 on Dec. 23, 2016

    This is an excellent collection of festive tales, which are even better than those in volume one of the Book Elves anthologies.
  • Nightfall in the Kingdom of Winter on Dec. 30, 2016

    This isn't a bad book. In fact, it's a weird kind of story, with the potential to be wonderful too. But I feel like too much was left unanswered. The big question she's supposed to be answering is whether or not she should be opening the doors, and I'm still not entirely sure what the answer to that question actually is, let alone how she found herself in the position to need to answer the question in the first place.
  • Tales of the Faie: The Beginning of Days on Jan. 05, 2017

    This is a beautifully written collection of tales, which flow together perfectly.
  • Empress Matilda of England on Feb. 06, 2017

    This is a well-written and well-researched book, which makes for an enjoyable and educational read for history lovers of all ages.
  • A Day On The Pond on Feb. 06, 2017

    A really cute and fun little story.
  • Renovo Symbiosis on March 08, 2017

    This is another excellent and exciting addition to this series, which has a fantastic plot that will keep you guessing, as well as often having you on the edge of your seat, and an awesome cast of characters (and I'm not just saying the latter because one of them is named after me... It's all true).
  • Pest on March 14, 2017

    I've enjoyed all the stories in this series so far, and this one was no exception. It has a great cast of characters, and the plot is both interesting and full of surprises.
  • Missing at Sea on June 08, 2017

    This book is part mystery story, part romance, and part amazing travel adventure. The description of the experience of the cruise is so wonderful I felt as though I was there, the characters are believable, and their relationships with one another are realistic and develop well throughout the story. As for the mystery itself: it was done so well that I never figured out all of the details before they were revealed at the end, and yet the clues were all there so that it made sense for things to have happened the way they did. All in all, this was a really great read, though one some may find difficult to read if they're sensative to certain subjects.
  • Rain Glade on July 03, 2017

    I have loved everything I have read by this author, and this book is no exception.
  • Cloudswept on July 03, 2017

    An exciting and entertaining read, which is a fantastic and fun addition to the series.
  • The Traveler in Black and White on July 08, 2017

    This book is an enjoyable read, with a lovable cast of characters and a creative plot.
  • The Talent Seekers on July 08, 2017

    I think this book is my favourite of the series. It is so far, anyhow. I absolutely love Humphrey as a character! The only way I could have enjoyed this book more is if the author had used guinea pig terms instead of people terms for the characters - "paw" instead of "hand" for example - which is something I believe I mentioned when reviewing some of the earlier books in the series. But I suppose that's a personal preference thing, and am not going to let it influence my rating, since I loved everything else about the book.
  • Bravo Victor on July 09, 2017

    An interesting story, but far from being my favourite of the series. I love the characters - especially knowing they're based on real guinea pigs - and have enjoyed the books in the series so far, but just didn't feel this one was as good. I'm not sure why. Perhaps Victor's confusion was rubbing off on me? I felt like he spent an awful lot of time questioning what point he was at in the personal timeline of certain characters, and unsure what to say or do, and it sometimes made it difficult for me to be completely clear on things myself.
  • Willoughby the Narrator on July 09, 2017

    I loved hearing Willoughby's whole story, and thought the addition of some of his tales when he's telling them was a nice touch.
  • Tarmachan on July 11, 2017

    This was an exciting and action-packed read, with an interesting plot, a wonderful cast of characters, and some fantastic worldbuilding. I can't wait until the next book in this series!
  • The Twisted Galaxy on July 14, 2017

    Having read the previous book in this series, I was eager to read this one. It turned out to be an enjoyable read, with an interesting and exciting plot, as well as a great cast of characters. The way the story from Earth 1 that was going on at the same time as that on Earth 2 was told in flashbacks was a little confusing at first, but I got used to it after a while. Other than the flashbacks thing, I loved this book, and would recommend it to those who like their science fiction to include a good dose of science, rather than just consisting of alien invasions and space battles.
  • Tales of Erana: Just One Mistake on Aug. 11, 2017

    This is an enjoyable addition to the series. It contains an interesting cast of characters, as well as some very detailed World building and descriptions.
  • Witch of the Defiled on Oct. 31, 2017

    A good but strange story, with an unusual cast of characters, and very detailed - sometimes a little too detailed - descriptions.
  • A Swamp of Bones (Book 1) on Dec. 31, 2017

    The story was interesting and mostly enjoyable, but I struggled to accept some of the characters as believable. I don't want to post any spoilers, so I'll just say that it might have been an idea for this author to have a discussion with a blind person before writing about one. Still, the book was a pretty good read, and I am eager to read more.
  • A Swamp of Souls (Book 2) on Dec. 31, 2017

    Like with the first book in this series, this was a really good read, which would have been better were it not for the issues I have with the blind characters in the story. I mean, I'm glad the author is showing that blind people can do more than many people think, but there are limits.
  • Bogamus in Space on Jan. 11, 2018

    This book is an extremely entertaining and enjoyable read, which makes a great addition to the series, as well as being a fantastic and fun read in its own right.
  • Swamp Familiars on Jan. 11, 2018

    An enjoyable quick read, which could make an ideal introduction to the books from this series.
  • Florence Blackwater on Feb. 02, 2018

    Another excellent addition to this series.
  • The Girl in the Trees on June 27, 2018

    I was really enjoying this story, and would have given it a higher rating, but the ending has no clear resolution, so I'm now left feeling like I just read the introduction to something longer, with no idea when - or even if - the rest of the story will be available.
  • Zombie Nights on June 27, 2018

    I was a bit disappointed by the lack of emotion and ease of acceptance by those who encountered the zombie. Other than that, this was a great read, especially if you like the kind of zombie book where the zombies are more than just mindless creatures stumbling around looking for victims.
  • The White-Hole Situation on June 28, 2018

    An interesting and well-written story.
  • How My Brain Ended Up Inside This Box on June 29, 2018

    An interesting story, which will potentially appeal to anyone wondering about how perception influences our knowledge of what's real and what's not, and how we could tell if we weren't the "real" people we appear to be.
  • Tiddlywink the Mouse on June 29, 2018

    This is a cute collection of imaginative stories. I wish some of them had been expanded a bit, but they were otherwise great.
  • The Fern and The Cross: A 12th Century Knight's Tale on June 30, 2018

    This was an excellent read, with an interesting plot, and some great characters.
  • Hypatia of Alexandria on July 30, 2018

    This book is fascinating, and obviously well researched.
  • The Watcher: A Jack the Ripper Story on July 30, 2018

    Dark and slightly disturbing, but worth the read if you like that kind of thing.
  • Missing in London on Sep. 04, 2018

    This book was an enjoyable read. The plot was captivating enough to grab my attention and hold it well throughout, and the characters were well-rounded and believable. I did sort of feel like Anna forced her way in to this mystery though, so it didn't feel quite as natural for her to be involved in seeking answers as in the first two books, and part of me was agreeing with her husband's comments about how she should let it drop, even as the rest of me wanted her to keep seeking answers so I could find out what happened too. Still, that was my only real issue with the book.
  • Otherside on Sep. 26, 2018

    Having not read much steampunk, I can't say how well this does for a steampunk novel. I enjoyed the fantasy and romance elements of it though, and thought it had a great cast of characters.
  • Pies and Harmony on Dec. 23, 2018

    This is a beautiful and touching story, which I highly recommend; a perfect holiday read.
  • Horace's Christmas Sleigh on Dec. 23, 2018

    This is a fun and entertaining story, which makes for a delightful holiday read.
  • Cold Cuthbert's Journey on Dec. 23, 2018

    A cute little story, perfect for fans of "The Snowman" as well as anyone looking for a sweet holiday read.
  • Bubba Tails on Dec. 31, 2018

    What a beautiful story! It's well told, and is a fun way to teach children - and adults too - about guide dogs, and the wonderful work they do.
  • Chronicles of Marsh on Dec. 30, 2019

    This is a fantastic addition to the series. I always love hanging out with these characters, and reading about the creative way they make things work in their wonderful world, and this book is one of my favourites of this series, even though it's more a collection of short stories in chronological order than a novel. Short story collection or novel, this is a creative and well-written book, which I highly recommend, along with the rest of the books in the series (which you should read first, if you haven't read them yet).
  • Relationships on Feb. 15, 2020

    This is a great collection of enjoyable and sweet stories.
  • Joint Operations on Feb. 17, 2020

    This is a fast-paced action-packed read, with great characters and an interesting plot.
  • The Poinciana Tree on Feb. 23, 2020

    This book was an enjoyable read. It’s well-written, has an intriguing plot, and contains a cast of interesting characters. However, while it was a wonderful read in many ways, it didn’t grip me the way this author’s previous mysteries have. Maybe it’s just me, and has nothing to do with the book. I don’t know. I mean, it was a great book, with plenty of twists in the plot, etc. But it didn’t grip me the way the author’s previous books have. I still thoroughly enjoyed it though, and would still recommend it to mystery lovers.
  • The Law of Three and Other Relationships on March 18, 2020

    This is another great collection of sweet stories.
  • Lessons From Past Lives on July 20, 2021

    A really lovely book with a fabulously beautiful ending.
  • Pathway to Freedom - Broken and Healed. How a Seeing Eye Dog Retrieved My Life, Second Edition on Dec. 16, 2021

    This was a gripping read that was hard to put down. Some of the events were emotionally difficult to read about, especially knowing they were stories of true events, while others I read with delighted interest. But the whole thing was beautifully written, with wonderful descriptions that had me feeling I was right there at the time, and either glad to be a part of the experience, or wishing I could step in to stop the inevitable from happening. And the ending was tied up neatly enough that I didn't feel it ended too abruptly, while still leaving things open for the continuation of the story I'm desperate to read.