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Clothes… and other things that matter

duffythewriterJanuary 23, 2021No Comment2021-01-23T14:41:22+11:00

'Alexandra Shulman's style is unaffected, immediate and hilariously dry. She's brilliant at observing everyday feelings in a joy-sparking turn of phrase.' - Helena Bonham Carter Part memoir, part fashion history,…

Book Blast! Pass The Pig!

duffythewriter January 16, 2021 No Comment2021-01-16T17:59:02+11:00

Forcing people and results is less effective than attracting them. While many of us know that, we often fall into behaviours that interfere with our progress. Pass the Pig: Leadership…

My Best Friend’s Murder-Gripping Thriller

duffythewriter January 15, 2021 1 Comment2021-01-09T14:18:08+11:00

'I read My Best Friend's Murder in one sitting. A real page-turner!' - Duffythewriter 'A perfectly-paced page-turner that cleverly explores the "frenemy" relationship . . . A really gripping read…

The Midlife Method – Staying healthy after 40

duffythewriter January 14, 2021 No Comment2021-01-09T12:07:01+11:00

'A quick, interesting read, I just can't help thinking it would have been better printed in a different book format' - Duffy An evidence-based, healthy weight loss plan for the…

Joe Wicks – 30 Day Kick Start Plan

duffythewriter January 12, 2021 No Comment2021-01-03T13:48:37+11:00

Easy to read, fantastic tasty recipes and a positive vibe. The Body Coach is here to kick off 2021 with the right mindset and a happier (and smaller) tummy! I…

Book Blast! Cooking For Cannibals

duffythewriter January 11, 2021 1 Comment2021-01-12T18:38:01+11:00

Rich Leder Novelist - Screenwriter Rich Leder has been a working writer for more than three decades. His credits include 19 produced movies—television films for CBS, Lifetime, and Hallmark and…

Demons of Time – Free Kindle book!

duffythewriter January 9, 2021 No Comment2021-01-09T12:27:44+11:00

Free Demons of Time e-book download Jan 8th - 12th! Demons of Time, which is the first book in the Time Travelers series, is going on a limited time (never…

Dog’s Best Friend – Wholesome book content!

duffythewriter January 8, 2021 No Comment2021-01-02T14:27:03+11:00

If you follow my Instagram, you'll see that when I'm not posting about books, I'm posting photos of my cat. You may well be right in thinking that I'm a…

Book Blast! How to promote a book

duffythewriter January 7, 2021 No Comment2021-01-01T15:09:55+11:00

Walking Through the Gates by Jason Maurer How book blogging can spark creative writing As part of my master’s degree internship, I’ve been walking tentatively into the world of book blogging…

Book Blast! Achieve Your Goals With Quests

duffythewriter January 3, 2021 No Comment2021-01-01T14:34:33+11:00

This short ebook can be read in less than an hour, so you can immediately transform your life into an adventure and start achieving your goals today! If you’re ready…

Non-Fiction

Dog’s Best Friend – Wholesome book content!

duffythewriterJanuary 8, 2021No Comment2021-01-02T14:27:03+11:00

If you follow my Instagram, you'll see that when I'm not posting about books, I'm posting photos of my cat. You may well be right in thinking that I'm a…

Reasonable Doubt – A jarring look at Australia’s criminal justice system

duffythewriter September 24, 2020 Comments Off2020-09-20T11:38:00+10:00

'The good, bad and downright rotten parts of Australia's criminal justice system are put on trial by Dr Xanthé Mallett. With her clear-eyed logic and objectivity, this compelling book identifies reasonable…

Book Blast! – Other Girls Like Me

duffythewriter September 10, 2020 Comments Off2020-09-05T13:44:49+10:00

“I read the first 200 pages of Other Girls Like Me in one sitting, I couldn’t put it down. It’s my story and yet it’s not. It speaks to all…

Deep Fakes and the Infocalypse

duffythewriter August 14, 2020 2 Comments2020-08-08T12:22:41+10:00

"Share if you agree!" Ever shared or reposted a meme like this? There's a good chance you're being manipulated with a fake image. If you have Facebook, read (more…)

Crime Dot Com – A History of Hacking

duffythewriter August 12, 2020 Comments Off2020-08-08T10:27:02+10:00

"Brilliantly researched and written" – Jon Snow, Channel 4 News Crime Dot Com is a thrilling, insightful and entertaining account of hacking past and present – a subject that should…

Book Blast – Unchecked Capitalism!

duffythewriter August 9, 2020 Comments Off2020-08-08T10:58:37+10:00

By author Earl Rynerson Unchecked. Capitalism shows how major corporations and their army of lobbyists have gradually taken over our governmental institutions, to the point where our elected officials do the bidding of…

The First Time He Hit Her by Heidi Lemon

duffythewriter July 8, 2020 1 Comment2020-07-08T21:44:57+10:00

For readers of true crime and books such as See What You Made Me Do, a shocking and movingly told portrait of the murder of suburban mum Tara Costigan and an…

RADICAL UNCERTAINTY – Decision-making for an unknowable future

duffythewriter June 5, 2020 Comments Off2020-06-02T16:49:25+10:00

Another fabulous guest post on Radical Uncertainty by Mr B! The first four notes of Beethoven’s 5th Symphony are amongst the most famous in classical music. Ominous. Grim. Threatening. But…

History Adventures – A new way to learn history for free!

duffythewriter May 17, 2020 Comments Off2020-05-16T13:09:12+10:00

Watch out people, there is a new kid on the block and it’s revolutionising the way you learn history: introducing History Adventures! History Adventures is a series of next-generation digital…

Liberation Through Hearing – Required reading for any fan of British Music

duffythewriter April 12, 2020 Comments Off2020-05-06T20:19:33+10:00

A spiritual journey through music by the Mercury Prize-nominated musician and the man behind some of the world’s biggest recording artists including Adele, Dizzee Rascal and The Prodigy (more…)