New Fiction: The Last Photograph by Emma Chapman

As some readers may know, I was a big fan of Emma Chapman's first novel How To Be A Good Wife. It was a taught thriller with wonderful characters and plotting, and though dark in subject matter it was a joy to read. Chapman's literary skills are similarly showcased in her new novel The Last… Continue reading New Fiction: The Last Photograph by Emma Chapman

Re-Reading: How to Be a Good Wife by Emma Chapman

This article contains spoilers about key plot points that you will not want to find out if you have not read this book. Or you might want to, but I thought I'd let you know. Recently I wrote about re-reading - why we do or do not choose to re-read certain books, and what we… Continue reading Re-Reading: How to Be a Good Wife by Emma Chapman

How To Be A Good Wife at St John’s Wood Library

Tonight was author Emma Chapman's first official event for her brilliant debut novel, How To Be A Good Wife. I reviewed the novel back in October and it was great to finally meet Emma after corresponding on Twitter and via email, as well as to hear her speak about her work. Sitting in the children's… Continue reading How To Be A Good Wife at St John’s Wood Library

Published Today: How To Be A Good Wife by Emma Chapman

Just a quick note to say Happy Publication Day and Congratulations to the fantastic Emma Chapman! Her debut novel How To Be A Good Wife is published in hardback in the UK today by Picador. I reviewed the novel back in October and also interviewed Emma about her inspirations and writing process, as well as… Continue reading Published Today: How To Be A Good Wife by Emma Chapman

Best of 2012: Tigers in Red Weather by Liza Klaussmann – Guest Post by Emma Chapman

This post has been very kindly written by the author Emma Chapman. Emma's debut novel, How To Be A Good Wife, is a tense psychological thriller that will be published on 3rd January 2013 by Picador, an imprint of Pan Macmillan. Click here to see my review. Here Emma talks about her favourite book of… Continue reading Best of 2012: Tigers in Red Weather by Liza Klaussmann – Guest Post by Emma Chapman

Interview with Emma Chapman

Emma Chapman's debut novel How To Be A Good Wife will be published on 3rd January 2013 by Picador, and is already creating a lot of 'buzz' and excitement. I reviewed the novel earlier in the week and now here is my interview with Emma. Enjoy! Firstly, congratulations on the book, it really is excellent!… Continue reading Interview with Emma Chapman

How To Be A Good Wife by Emma Chapman

Pan Macmillan and their imprints are really on a roll at the moment. Tigers in Red Weather was THE book of the summer, and When Nights Were Cold has been one of my favourites of the year. Now they have two great novels being published in early 2013, one of which is How To Be… Continue reading How To Be A Good Wife by Emma Chapman