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Book Review: Sing Down the Stars

Sing Down the Stars by Nerine Dorman is a wonderful novel. The more I read, the harder I found to put it down.

Nuri is a runner, working for a gang boss. One night after an eventful crime, she leaves to gather her thoughts not knowing that her life is about to be changed forever.

Called by a mysterious song, Nuri soon finds herself a candidate to become the Avatar of a being that can traverse space. However, becoming the Avatar is a lot more difficult than just answering the psychic call. The story follows Nuri as she navigates her new life preparing in the hope to be chosen, dealing with other candidates who also wish to become the Avatar, and avoiding the machinations of others who do not want to see a low born have the possibility to become the Avatar

The pace is strong and there is almost always something happening plot wise, not leaving any dull spots. The characters have their own opinions and are not cut and paste of one another. I absolutely fell in love with a side character called Raphel (and sincerely hope that if Nerine comes back to this world she has created, that she will include him again.) Sing Down the Stars leaves a few threads that can be capitalised on, if more books were to be added. The plot, however, is contained within the novel, and there is no worry of a cliff-hanger ending.

I would recommend this novel to those who enjoy YA stories with sci-fi fantasy elements. There is also a bit of action and drama thrown in as well.

This is a library book, reviewed for fun.

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Nerine Dorman, author

Happy book birthday to me! Celebrate the official release day of The Company of Birds with me by ... [gasp] buying my book! Or tell all your

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The Firebird - Book Review

I read this novella as the author was coming to the library I work at to give a talk.

The Firebird is set on a humid island, ruled over by a warrior monk sect. The main character, Lada, deeply believes in their doctrine but as she comes face to face with the darkness of her past, doubts begin to niggle at her.

Was it her fault or her brother's that caused the destruction of their family, this haunts Lada throughout the story as she tries to hold onto her beliefs and figure out the right course that she must take.

The Firebird takes the reader for a wild and bumpy ride filled with betrayals and danger. This is a fantasy story that does not fit into the traditional mould. It is a short read, perfect for those who do not have much time to read but are looking for a good book.

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Bloody Parchment edited by Nerine Dorman

Anthology of Short Horror Stories

 What a wonderful way to be introduced to new-to-me authors that like to tell stories that are on the edge and creeped me out more than a little bit ;) Not so horrific it gave me nightmares but it did entertain and make me think.

  Liam Kruger – “The Phenomenology of Iceland: A Romance”

         A trip that is taken at the end of life and what one person met when she arrived.

 Michelle Barry – “Toast”

         What if inanimate objects were not…and could feel and become something unbelievable?

 Chris Limb – “Scratchmind”

         Oh my…Twitter and tweets that lead one tweeter to unbelievable insights into herself.

 Morgen Knight – “Gods of Old, Anew”

         A modern take on love, Mayan mythology and beliefs that left me shaken.

 Arno Hurter – “A Place in Time”

         Imagine a time in the future when your home was programmed to new locations in space and time.

 Abigail Godsell – “Ordinary Sound”

         Alien reptiles introduced – would make an interesting book.

 Matt Hayward – “No One Gets Out of Here Alive”

         A cult of believers that some want to blow away and put behind them for good.

 Doreen Perrine – “Foul Things”

         Someone new in the neighborhood…abuse…and more.

 Icy Sedgwick – “Something Wicked This Way Slithered”

         Ancient artifacts and a mummy make a huge difference in the lives of a young woman and her aunt.

 Monique Snyman – “Tokoloshe”

         Sometimes folklore is more real than one might believe.

 Joshua de Kock – “Aquarium”

         Yikes – this one creeped me out!

 Ruth Browne – “Beachfront Starter Home, Good Bones”

         Crabs, pentagons and a cult – creepy indeed.

  Thank you to the publisher for the copy to read – this is my honest review.

 5 Stars

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Author and (my) wonderful editor Nerine Dorman reads from her novel, Inkarna, and shares a little taste of Afrikaans.

Inkarna on Amazon

Dark Continents Publishing

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It's Alive!!! Bloody Parchment finally out

A collection of get-under-your-skin, spine-tingling ultra-creepy tales. Garanteed to keep you up at night.

Along with myself, there are some truly awesome horror authors in here. Including Lee Mather, Brett Bruton, Jenny Robson, Mico Pisanti, Stacey Larner, Toby Bennett, SL Schmitz, Austin Malone and Joan De La Haye.

Edited by the absolutely amazing Nerine Dorman.

Grab it…here…if you dare!