Category: Memoir

Catch-Up Quickies 35

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in Action / Thriller, Catch-Up Quickies, Crime / Suspense, Dark / low fantasy, Fantasy, Memoir, Mental Health, Neurodivergence, Non-Fiction, Own Voices, Psychological, Urban Fantasy

First a quick explanation! Due to some severe health issues over the last few years, and a lingering chronic condition, my planned review schedule went right out of the window and I have been scrabbling ever since to get it back on track. In my latest attempt to try to regain some lost ground, I … Continue reading Catch-Up Quickies 35 →

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Blog Tour: Different, Not Less – Chloé Hayden

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in Chronic Illness, Health / Wellbeing, Memoir, Mental Health, Neurodivergence, Self-help

*I received a free DRC of this book, with thanks to the author, Murdoch Books and Anne Cater of Random Things Blog Tours. The decision to review and my opinions are my own.* Blurb: An empowering lived-experience guide to celebrating and supporting neurodivergence from 24-year-old actor, social media star and disability advocate Chloé Hayden. Growing up, Chloé Hayden … Continue reading Blog Tour: Different, Not Less – Chloé Hayden →

Catch-Up Quickies 31

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in #drama, Catch-Up Quickies, Contemporary Fiction, Crime / Suspense, Death / Bereavement, Fantasy, Friendship, Growing Up, LGBTQ+, Literary fiction, Memoir, Mystery, Paranormal / Occult, Romantic Comedy, Women's Literature, Young Adult

First a quick explanation! Due to some severe health issues over the last few years, and a lingering chronic condition, my planned review schedule went right out of the window and I have been scrabbling ever since to get it back on track. In my latest attempt to try to regain some lost ground, I … Continue reading Catch-Up Quickies 31 →

Blog Tour: I Don’t Talk To Dead Bodies – Dr Rhona Morrison

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in Biography / Autobiography, Health / Wellbeing, Medical, Memoir, Mental Health

*I received a free ARC of this book, with thanks to the author and Anne Cater of Random Things Blog Tours. The decision to review and my opinions are my own.* Blurb: Prepare to be intrigued, amazed and astonished as you join Dr Rhona Morrison on an often funny, and at times downright bizarre, thought-provoking and eyeopening rollercoaster … Continue reading Blog Tour: I Don’t Talk To Dead Bodies – Dr Rhona Morrison →

Catch-Up Quickies 23

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in Catch-Up Quickies, Crime / Suspense, Death / Bereavement, Education, Family / relationships, Fantasy, Friendship, Ghosts, Gothic, Horror, Humour, LGBTQ+, Love, Memoir, Monsters, Mystery, Myths & Legends, Paranormal / Occult, Romance, Witchcraft / Dark Magic, Young Adult

First a quick explanation! Due to some severe health issues over the last few years, and a lingering chronic condition, my planned review schedule went right out of the window and I have been scrabbling ever since to get it back on track. In my latest attempt to try to regain some lost ground, I … Continue reading Catch-Up Quickies 23 →

Catch-Up Quickies 21

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in Action / Thriller, Books about books, Catch-Up Quickies, Cosy Mystery, Crime / Suspense, Death / Bereavement, Education, Fantasy, Historical fiction, Humour, Knitting, Magical Realism, Memoir, Mental Health, Mystery, Parenting, Psychological, Romance, Series, UK

First a quick explanation! Due to some severe health issues over the last few years, and a lingering chronic condition, my planned review schedule went right out of the window and I have been scrabbling ever since to get it back on track. In my latest attempt to try to regain some lost ground, I … Continue reading Catch-Up Quickies 21 →

Blog Tour: Misadventures in the Screen Trade – Alison Ripley Cubitt

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in Biography / Autobiography, Films, Memoir, Non-Fiction, TV

*I received a free ARC of this book with thanks to the author and Anne Cater of Random Things Blog Tours. The decision to review and my opinions are my own.* Blurb: A young woman in a man's world takes on the media industry. Can she hit the heights of her dreams, or will she fall flat … Continue reading Blog Tour: Misadventures in the Screen Trade – Alison Ripley Cubitt →

Catch-Up Quickies 14

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in Catch-Up Quickies, Chick Fic, Contemporary Fiction, Death / Bereavement, Family / relationships, Fantasy, Humour, Memoir, Metaphysical, Non-Fiction, Parallel universe, Romance, Self-help, Space

First a quick explanation! Due to some severe health issues over the last few years, and a lingering chronic condition, my planned review schedule went right out of the window and I have been scrabbling ever since to get it back on track. In my latest attempt to try to regain some lost ground, I … Continue reading Catch-Up Quickies 14 →

WoW Blog Tour – How Mentors Changed My Life by Neill McKee

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in Biography / Autobiography, Guest Post, Memoir, Non-Fiction, Not a review

After something of a hiatus in posting, I am thrilled to be back and bringing you a guest post from author Neill McKee on the importance of mentors in his life. But before I hand you over to Neill, let's take a little look at his book that is currently blog-touring with WoW! Women on … Continue reading WoW Blog Tour – How Mentors Changed My Life by Neill McKee →

Catch-Up Quickies 12

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in Action / Thriller, Apocalyptic / Dystopian, Asian, Catch-Up Quickies, China, Crime / Suspense, Fantasy, LGBTQ+, Memoir, Mental Health, Neurodivergence, Psychological, Sci Fi, Travel

First a quick explanation! Due to some severe health issues over the last few years, and a lingering chronic condition, my planned review schedule went right out of the window and I have been scrabbling ever since to get it back on track. In my latest attempt to try to regain some lost ground, I … Continue reading Catch-Up Quickies 12 →