‘Books transport our son all over the world’ says Mum and author Jessica Moxham
For every parent, it’s their worst nightmare. Jessica Moxham was away in Nottingham with husband James and their son Ben, when the one-year-old developed breathing difficulties. “It was terrifying,” says mum-of-three Jessica, 42, who works as an architect and writer. “We rushed him to hospital through the snow. There, medics discussed whether they needed to […]
Author Mick Herron WINS Britain’s most prestigious crime writing award
AUTHOR Mick Herron was last night revealed as the winner of Britain’s most prestigious crime writing award. The Newcastle-born writer won the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year 2022, supported by the Daily Express, for his book Slough House. Daily Express :: Books Feed
George RR Martin health: Winds of Winter author, 73, confesses personal sickness concerns
THE WINDS OF WINTER author George RR Martin, who still has two books to go in his A Song of Ice and Fire series, has shared his worries about getting sick amid mountains of work. The 73-year-old Game of Thrones creator posted demands on his blog that his fans must follow when interacting with him […]
‘Hated it’ Bond author blasts Daniel Craig’s No Time To Die and ‘ruin’ of modern 007
JAMES BOND AUTHOR and Fast Show icon Charlie Higson has slammed the state Daniel Craig’s No Time To Die left the franchise in. He said, “I absolutely hated it.” Daily Express :: Films Feed
Bond author Fleming never wanted Sean Connery: ‘He will f*** up my work’
JAMES BOND AUTHOR Ian Fleming never wanted Sean Connery, dismissing him in one scathing phrase, and had a long list of stars he preferred. Connery was equally blunt about him in return. Daily Express :: Films Feed
Author tore up £1m TV deal after finding male bosses had a secret ageist agenda
RECENTLY I organised a photoshoot to celebrate the 75th birthday of Dynasty legend Stephanie Beacham. When I called her to suggest we should do something fabulous to mark such an amazing milestone her response surprised me. Daily Express :: Books Feed
French author of novel Camilla called ‘a masterpiece’ thrilled by Clarence House soirée
WHEN THE Duchess of Cornwall shared a royal reading list in the spring of 2020 at the height of the pandemic, she introduced it with Ernest Hemingway’s famous quote: “There is no friend as loyal as a book.” Indeed, having recently spent 14 days isolating after Prince Charles fell prey to coronavirus, Camilla, like many […]
‘Too small’ Jack Reacher author finally addresses Tom Cruise height controversy
“SIZE IS IMPORTANT.” Jack Reacher author Lee Child has spoken bluntly about the controversy when Tom Cruise was cast as the towering action hero – and the contrast with strapping actor Alan Ritchson who takes over the role in the new Amazon Prime series. Daily Express :: Films Feed
Holocaust graphic novel Maus banned by school – author ‘baffled’ by ‘Orwellian’ act
MAUS author Art Spiegelman has spoken out about the news that a Tennessee school has banned his graphic novel from their library shelves, claiming its “profanity, nudity, and unnecessary violence” were to blame. Daily Express :: Books Feed
Anne Rice dead: Interview With A Vampire author dies at 80
ANNE RICE has died at 80. The Interview With A Vampire author’s son Christopher posted a beautiful message to her fans. Daily Express :: Books Feed