Reading Archives - Mo Fanning Author

11Jul

6 beautiful beach reads

Saved in: Reading
by Mo Fanning

The Best Fictional Escapes of the Year

A graphic collage-style illustration showing diverse silhouettes of authors reading or writing, with layered paper textures and bold contrasting colours (muted blues, deep reds, soft greys). Includes abstract symbols like open books, typewriters, speech bubbles, and the Birmingham skyline in the background.

14May

Do we really need more male novelists?

Saved in: LGBTQ+, Rainbows and Lollipops, Writing
by Mo Fanning

Do we really need more male novelists? Or just a broader idea of whose stories matter?

My 2024 recommended reads

02Dec

The five books I’d give for Christmas

Saved in: Reading
by Mo Fanning

I look back on the literary year and select the very best books to gift your loved ones this festive season.

Writer David Nicholls uses song titles to convey memories

19Jul

Writer David Nicholl’s silent soundtrack trick

Saved in: Reading, Writing
by Mo Fanning

Discover how David Nicholls cleverly uses song references in his latest novel, avoiding copyright issues while enriching storytelling. Learn this innovative technique for writers and readers alike.

30May

Is Romance Just for Female Readers? Definitely Not – And Here’s Why

Saved in: Husbands, Reading, Writing
by Mo Fanning

Romance is big bucks right now. Not just because we’re hardwired to hope for a happy-ever-after but as a way to avoid doom-scrolling headlines. And women don’t have a monopoly on escapism. Men enjoy love stories, too.

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