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Sherlock Holmes inspires Stortford author's first foray into fiction

Sherlock Holmes inspires Stortford author's first foray into fiction

Sherlock Holmes inspires Stortford author's first foray into fiction

19 April 2023

Neville Twitchell, who was born in Bishop's Stortford, began writing Sherlock Holmes and the Ciphered List during the Covid-19 lockdown.


A feel-good holiday romance and recipes you'll want to curl up with

A feel-good holiday romance and recipes you'll want to curl up with

A feel-good holiday romance and recipes you'll want to curl up with

15 April 2023

Janet Gordon's latest book reviews include One Italian Summer by Catherine Mangan and The Art of Friday Night Dinner by Eleanor Steafel


Debbie draws on her career as a nanny to write children's book

Debbie draws on her career as a nanny to write children's book

Debbie draws on her career as a nanny to write children's book

04 April 2023

Author and married mother-of-three Debbie Lawrence, 45, has worked as a nanny for families in and around Bishop's Stortford for 28 years.


The heat is on for reality TV contestants in chilling thriller Freeze

The heat is on for reality TV contestants in chilling thriller Freeze

The heat is on for reality TV contestants in chilling thriller Freeze

01 April 2023

Janet Gordon's latest book reviews for the Indie include Freeze by Kate Simants, Fling by Joseph Murray and Don't Believe the Hype by Natalie Lewis


So Close: 'Get ready for gothic, twisty turny tale with lashings of sex'

So Close: 'Get ready for gothic, twisty turny tale with lashings of sex'

So Close: 'Get ready for gothic, twisty turny tale with lashings of sex'

18 March 2023

Book reviewer Janet Gordon gets all hot and bothered reading the raunchy - to put it mildly - new novel from Japanese/American author Sylvia Day


Stortford author's new fantasy novel explores a woman's role in war

Stortford author's new fantasy novel explores a woman's role in war

Stortford author's new fantasy novel explores a woman's role in war

06 March 2023

Empires of Dust trilogy writer Anna Smith Spark switches her attention for her fourth book from exploits of epic rulers to what she calls "grunts".


Janice embraces writing by publishing her first novel, The Kiss, at 70

Janice embraces writing by publishing her first novel, The Kiss, at 70

Janice embraces writing by publishing her first novel, The Kiss, at 70

05 March 2023

Janice Gold, from Bishop's Stortford, who works at Henry Moore Foundation at Perry Green, has written a novel inspired by Gustav Klimt's painting.


Time-travelling monkeys and killer catchers have a place in age of great reads

Time-travelling monkeys and killer catchers have a place in age of great reads

Time-travelling monkeys and killer catchers have a place in age of great reads

04 March 2023

Book reviewer Janet Gordon enlists the help of grandson William for her latest column as he gives his verdict on The Monkey Who Fell from the Future


The arrival of Barclay's latest thriller means oh-my-goodness moments aplenty

The arrival of Barclay's latest thriller means oh-my-goodness moments aplenty

The arrival of Barclay's latest thriller means oh-my-goodness moments aplenty

25 February 2023

Janet Gordon's latest book reviews for the Indie include Look Both Ways, Strange Sally Diamond, The Mother and The Lace Weaver


'Me, my husband and three-legged dog helped Fergie flee the hairdressers'

'Me, my husband and three-legged dog helped Fergie flee the hairdressers'

'Me, my husband and three-legged dog helped Fergie flee the hairdressers'

11 February 2023

Janet Gordon's latest book reviews include Sarah Ferguson's A Most Intriguing Lady - and it reminds her of the day she helped her on an escape mission


Long sentence: Retired criminal solicitor turns to writing a children's book

Long sentence: Retired criminal solicitor turns to writing a children's book

Long sentence: Retired criminal solicitor turns to writing a children's book

01 February 2023

Anthony Edwards, 73, from Bishop's Stortford, dedicated his story of East End orphans growing up in Victorian London to his five grandchildren.


Roman road is a route into the past for Furneux Pelham author

Roman road is a route into the past for Furneux Pelham author

Roman road is a route into the past for Furneux Pelham author

30 January 2023

"It’s an absolute joy to read and an early contender for every list of History Books of the Year."


Spread the word: Virus thriller The Drift is a really infectious read

Spread the word: Virus thriller The Drift is a really infectious read

Spread the word: Virus thriller The Drift is a really infectious read

28 January 2023

Janet Gordon's latest book reviews include The Drift, In Little Stars, The Garnett Girls and The Last Thing He Told Me


Stansted author's books transformed into cake

Stansted author's books transformed into cake

Stansted author's books transformed into cake

27 January 2023

AJ Campbell was presented with a cake version of her crime novels at the launch of her latest book.


It would be a crime to miss out on these edge-of-your-seat thrillers

It would be a crime to miss out on these edge-of-your-seat thrillers

It would be a crime to miss out on these edge-of-your-seat thrillers

14 January 2023

Janet Gordon's latest book reviews include My Husband's Killer, The Only Suspect, The Second Stranger and Jewish Flavours of Italy: A Family Cookbook


Latest novel The Wrong Key unlocks next chapter for Stansted crime author

Latest novel The Wrong Key unlocks next chapter for Stansted crime author

Latest novel The Wrong Key unlocks next chapter for Stansted crime author

14 January 2023

Mother-of-three AJ Campbell has published her fifth psychological suspense novel and is already working on the sixth.


Heart issue inspires new Stortford author to fan creative spark

Heart issue inspires new Stortford author to fan creative spark

Heart issue inspires new Stortford author to fan creative spark

08 January 2023

Rob Parrish, aka Robbie James, has looked into the future with his debut novel, 24 Hours of the Hammer, and created a world in chaos.


Be regaled with royal anecdotes and fall for a Regency romance

Be regaled with royal anecdotes and fall for a Regency romance

Be regaled with royal anecdotes and fall for a Regency romance

01 January 2023

Janet Gordon's latest book reviews include Elizabeth: An Intimate Portrait by Gyles Brandreth and A Regency Guide to Modern Life by Carly Lane


Light up your nights with electric spy thriller The Coming Darkness

Light up your nights with electric spy thriller The Coming Darkness

Light up your nights with electric spy thriller The Coming Darkness

17 December 2022

Janet Gordon's latest book reviews include The Coming Darkness by Greg Mosse, This Woven Kingdom by Tahereh Mafi and The Dark Earth by Rebecca Stott


Top journalist to sign copies of his Ukraine war book in Bishop's Stortford

Top journalist to sign copies of his Ukraine war book in Bishop's Stortford

Top journalist to sign copies of his Ukraine war book in Bishop's Stortford

08 December 2022

Guardian international correspondent and New York Times best-selling author Luke Harding to sign copies of Invasion at Indie's office on December 17.


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