Books

3 February 2022

The sportswomen who inspired me by Annelise Gray, author of Circus Maximus: Race to the Death

My best friend and I have exchanged cross words on only a few occasions. One of these was during the European championships of 2004 when Portugal beat England 6-5 on ...

3 February 2022

Seven things I'd like my readers to know about me by Marina McCarron

When I was asked to write a short piece on what I want my readers to know about me, I was stumped. Seven things I didn’t want them to know, ...

2 February 2022

Nine tips for avoiding Groundhog Day in your professional life by Garry Mansell

Are you the type of person who wakes up each day and thinks, “I have to go and do that again”. I was, even though I liked every job I’ve ...

1 February 2022

Black History Month: Prominent black women of American literary history

To celebrate Black History Month, we’re reflecting on some of the most iconic black women in literature; women who have paved the way for future generations of black female authors. ...
1 February 2022

Seven fun facts about Glenda Young's new novel, Murder at the Seaview Hotel

Murder at the Seaview Hotel by bestselling author Glenda Young is a fun, cosy crime set in Scarborough and published by Headline. It stars 12 Elvis impersonators (called Twelvis!) and ...

31 January 2022

Best books of January 2022: From the emotional Fiona and Jane to the gripping A Flicker in the Dark

It’s only January and we’ve already been led on a wild ride with thrillers, drama and wonderful friendships in some exceptional debut book releases. You might not have heard of ...
28 January 2022

Gina Wilkinson: From Afghanistan to Iraq, women's voices are the first casualties of conflict

I’m often asked about the meaning behind the title of my novel, When the Apricots Bloom. Set just prior to the Iraq war, it explores the complicated relationships between an ...

25 January 2022

Five (not necessarily fun) facts about me, by Matt Wesolowski

To celebrate the release of his new novel, Demon, we asked author Matt Wesolowski to open up for us in an exclusive piece for Female First. Here's what he had to ...

25 January 2022

Stephen King's Fairy Tale: Publication date set for September

Stephen King, an iconic horror author, has a brand new story coming out in September of this year (2022), and is set to focus on a teenage boy and his dog, Radar.  Along with ...
25 January 2022

Seven books we can't wait to read in 2022

While many are excited about the latest big and small screen releases, others are looking forward to what amazing books are coming out in the coming months. This year (2022), ...
25 January 2022

Five things I'd like readers to know about how I write, by Cassondra Windwalker

To celebrate the release of her new novel, Hold My Place, we asked author Cassondra Windwalker to open up for her readers in an exclusive piece for Female First. Here, ...

21 January 2022

Seven things I'd like my readers to know about me, by Alison Ragsdale

To celebrate the release of her new book, Someone Else's Child, we asked author Alison Ragsdale to open up for readers in an exclusive piece for Female First. Here's what ...

21 January 2022

Such A Good Wife Review: A gripping tale of lust, grief and regret

Melanie Hale is a devoted housewife and mother, but when the pull of a handsome writer draws her in, she’s heading down a road from which there is no return.  ...
19 January 2022

Exclusive: Author Jeff Norton discusses his MetaWars series of books and the real world metaverse

Author and executive producer Jeff Norton wrote a series of books called MetaWars, which is set 30 years into the future and focuses on the virtual world, called the metaverse, ...

18 January 2022

Five things you should know about my latest novel, The Widow's Last Secret, by Lora Davies

To celebrate the release of her new novel, The Widow's Last Secret, we asked author Lora Davies to open up about what readers should expect from the book. Here's what ...

17 January 2022

Seven things I'd like my readers to know about me, by Jo Jakeman

To celebrate the release of her new book, What His Wife Knew, we asked author Jo Jakeman to take part in our 'Seven things' series, so she can let readers ...

14 January 2022

Five things to know before writing a historical novel, by author Genevieve Essig

When I decided to write a historical novel five years ago, as a break from my intense career up to that point as a corporate lawyer, my reasoning was simple: ...

13 January 2022

Seven things I learned about the Nazis when writing my latest novel, by Debbie Rix

To celebrate the release of her new novel, The German Wife, we asked author Debbie Rix to write us an exclusive piece, letting us in on some of the things we ...

12 January 2022

Five things I always get asked as a writer (and some myths debunked), by Anna-Lou Weatherley

To celebrate the release of her new psychological thriller, The Night of the Party, we asked Anna-Lou Weatherley to let us in on some of the most interesting things she ...
10 January 2022

Seven reasons why I love Swindon, by author Joy Kluver

Yes, you did read that heading correctly. Left For Dead, the third book in my DI Bernadette ‘Bernie’ Noel series, has a crime scene set in Swindon. I’ve been to ...

6 January 2022

Seven things I'd like my readers to know about me, by Katherine Webber

To celebrate the release of her new book The Revelry, we asked author Katherine Webber to open up in an exclusive piece for Female First, sharing seven facts all about her ...

6 January 2022

Four things I learned about creating a home, by author Abbie Greaves

In my novel The Ends of the Earth, which comes out in paperback today (January 6th, 2022), I explore the theme of ‘home’: What truly makes a home, and what can ...

5 January 2022

Five things I'd like my readers to know about me, by Beth Miller

To celebrate the release of her feel-good novel The Woman Who Came Back to Life, author Beth Miller here lets readers in on five things she'd like them to know ...

4 January 2022

There but for the grace of God: An interview with author Funmi Anu Bankole

The life of author Funmi Anu Bankole is a classic ‘rags-to-riches’ success story. Growing up in hardship, the Nigerian-born writer had to work as a street hawker to bring money ...