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Whispering Stories Book Blog Est. 2015. Sharing our love of books. Review requests via email only see blog. UK based. #BookBlogger #bookstagram #books

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AD - Each day we are showcasing a business on our #christmasgiftguide
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Today meet - Socksmad a UK company based in Leicester that sells socks and accessories. Their vision is to create socks that are not only an everyday accessory but also a way to express your fashion and style. Whether it’s a subtle stripy design to match your work shoes or bright colourful festive socks to spice up your outfit, they have them all.
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Check them out at - https://www.socksmad.co.uk/
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Book Post - The Chime Seekers by Ross Montgomery.

Book Post - The Chime Seekers by Ross Montgomery. Many thanks to @walkerbooksuk for the copy.
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Out now!
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‘Step into a world of faerie tricks and hidden danger...
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When an evil faerie steals Yanni’s baby sister and swaps her for a changeling, Yanni is swept into a dangerous race against time to get her back.
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For faeries delight in tricks and rescuing her won’t be easy. With the help of his cousin, Amy, and the reluctant changeling, Yanni must travel to goblin palaces and battle-swept oceans, discovering ancient treasures and secrets along the way.
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Yanni will need every drop of courage and even a few tricks of his own, if he’s to outwit the faerie and save his sister…’
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Book post - The Little Prince: The enchanting clas

Book post - The Little Prince: The enchanting classic fable, adapted for picture book readers for the very first time! By Louise Greig. Based on the novel by Antoine de Saint-Exupery. Many thanks to @farshorebooks for the copy.
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Releases 9th December 2021
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Please – draw me a sheep.
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I blinked.
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The voice belonged to a charming little prince.
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The characters of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's classic tale have captured the hearts of generations of readers. Meet the pilot stranded in the desert. Meet the Little Prince who tends his beautiful rose on a planet of his own. Follow him as he embarks on a strange and wonderful journey to puzzling new planets and finally to Earth, where he discovers the nature of love.
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AD – Entering a short story contest is one of th

AD – Entering a short story contest is one of the best ways to motivate yourself as a writer. But though the structure of a prompt and a deadline can be incredibly helpful, the real draw is the possibility of winning: having your hard work pay off, being validated in your style, and maybe even walking away with a cash prize.
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As a judge for the weekly short story contest over at Reedsy, I know all this is easier said than done… but also that, with a small steer in the right direction, writers are much more likely to emerge victorious! On that note, whether you’re a first-time entrant or a contest veteran hoping to improve, here are five things to know before entering a short story contest.
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Click the link in our bio to read the post in full.
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Book Review - The Man on Hackpen Hill by J.S. Monr

Book Review - The Man on Hackpen Hill by J.S. Monroe. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Out now!
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‘The Man on Hackpen Hill features all manner of unusual incidents including bodies in crop circles, hidden messages, conspiracy theories, and military human testing.
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The opening scene in which a woman believes that she can fly sets up the book nicely for what turns out to be a strange case for the detectives.
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The book is told from three points of view – DI Silas Hart, the main detective in the crop circle bodies case, a want-to-be journalist Bella who has just returned home from Oxford University where her best friend has been admitted to a mental hospital, and Jim Matthews who works at Porton Down a government-funded organisation where research into the world’s most dangerous pathogens is carried out.
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The plot is full-on from the very first page to the last and some scenes were quite intense. This was a book I couldn’t rush through as it took some concentration to keep up with what was happening and the mathematical equations and hidden messages.
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The characters were easy to get to know and understand. I liked some more than others. Bella’s mother certainly fell into the other category as she kept secrets from her daughter and didn’t believe in her.
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The Man on Hackpen Hill is a very twisty tale. You just about think you understand and know which direction everything is heading and bam, another twist and you are back to square one. The twists and turns do keep you on the edge of your seat though and intrigued.
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If you like thrillers that make you think and give your brain a workout then this certainly is the book to pick up.’
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Book review - Change of Heart by James Clifton. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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‘Clifton has created a unique story concept of gangsters and fun action scenes which meant I couldn’t wait to read this one. Such an unusual plot idea. A rare blood type, a man who needs money, and a mob boss very happy to pay that man for the use of his heart. Of course, the donor needs to die.
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John Cooper is ready and willing to give up his life for the very large sum of money his family will receive upon his death. Easy right? Well, not so much. Bad things happen when you have a change of heart that involves a high-powered Mexican crime boss.
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The story travels through areas of Mexico. Chases at sea, swamps, abandoned mansions – that was quite interesting.
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I won’t spoil things, but the scene with the pigs… eeew. Nasty and awesome.
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I enjoyed the setup and the action of the first third of the book. Unfortunately, after that point, things seemed to get bogged down. The action became too detailed and the suspense went away. I found the pace too slow in the second half of the book. I gave the story execution 3.5 stars and rounded it up to 4 for the great plot idea, early action scenes, and clever surprises scattered throughout.
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There are many characters and I see that books two and three will continue with these same characters.’
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AD - Each day we are showcasing one of the busines

AD - Each day we are showcasing one of the businesses on our #christmasgiftguide
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Today meet The Shed Collection Limited who are a new family-run company, launched in February 2021, based in Bristol making highly fragranced and long-lasting reed diffusers, room sprays & wax melts.
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They have some great products to suit all budgets from Secret Santa & stocking fillers to complete home fragrance sets and everything in-between for gifting to colleagues, friends, and family.
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Check them out at - https://www.theshedcollection.com/
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Ad - Today on the blog we are reviewing Aura Print

Ad - Today on the blog we are reviewing Aura Prints Personalised Christmas Gift Tags, perfect for those of you who want to make your presents that little bit more special.
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Click the link in our bio to read our review, see our tags and check out Aura Print.
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Book Post - The Language of Food by Annabel Abbs.

Book Post - The Language of Food by Annabel Abbs. Many thanks to @simonschusteruk & @bookminxsjv for the copy.
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Releases 3rd February 2022
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‘England 1835. Eliza Acton is a poet who dreams of seeing her words in print. But when she takes her new manuscript to a publisher, she’s told that ‘poetry is not the business of a lady’. Instead, they want her to write a cookery book. That’s what readers really want from women. England is awash with exciting new ingredients, from spices to exotic fruits. But no one knows how to use them.
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Eliza leaves the offices appalled. But when her father is forced to flee the country for bankruptcy, she has no choice but to consider the proposal. Never having cooked before, she is determined to learn and to discover, if she can, the poetry in recipe writing. To assist her, she hires seventeen-year-old Ann Kirby, the impoverished daughter of a war-crippled father and a mother with dementia.
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Over the course of ten years, Eliza and Ann developed an unusual friendship – one that crossed social classes and divides – and, together, they broke the mould of traditional cookbooks and changed the course of cookery writing forever. ‘
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I’m joining in with the #aboycalledchristmasread

I’m joining in with the #aboycalledchristmasreadalong which begins today.
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Many thank to @canongatebooks for the copy.
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‘BELIEVE IN THE IMPOSSIBLE
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You are about to read the TRUE STORY of FATHER CHRISTMAS.
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If you are one of those people who believe that some things are impossible, you should put this book down right away.
(Because this book is FULL of impossible things.)
Are you still reading?
Good.
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Then let us begin...’
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The Film adaptation of A Boy Called Christmas is out now too.
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Book Post - Rethink Creativity by Monica H Kang. M

Book Post - Rethink Creativity by Monica H Kang. Many thanks to the author for the copy.
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Out now!
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‘Innovation is not born from fancy slogans, being artistic, or taking risks all the time. It's born out of people. People who dare to ask questions, try something different, are curious about the difference, and courageously face changes. Everyone is creative. But only a company that fully believes in that, fosters an inclusive, safe environment, and allows diverse voices to exist will be able to unlock his or her company's creative potential.
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So where do you start to rethink creativity? Two places: Invest in your team members as a leader and invest in yourself as an innovator. Monica H. Kang, the creativity workplace expert and Founder & CEO of InnovatorsBox®, shares that the commonalities are your mindset and intention. How determined are you to live your best creative life? How much do you really want to unlock your team's best talent potential? The possibilities are limitless if you choose to invest in it.
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To reflect on the immense changes in the world since the original publication of Rethink Creativity™, Kang shares more stories, strategies, and thought-provoking questions in this revised second edition that you could use to change your routine and how you lead your team.’
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