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Title:  The Rose Thief Author: Claire Buss Publisher: CB Visions Published: 10th November, 2017 ISBN: print: 1549982443 / ASIN: B076FT93YN Link: http://cbvisions.weebly.com/the-rose-thief.html Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36438619-the-rose-thief Blurb: ​Ned Spinks, Chief Thief-Catcher has a problem. Someone is stealing the Emperor's roses. But that's not the worst of it. In his infinite wisdom and grace, the Emperor magically imbued his red rose with love so if it was ever removed from the Imperial Rose Gardens then love will be lost, to everyone, forever. It's up to Ned and his band of motley catchers to apprehend the thief and save the day. But the thief isn't exactly who they seem to be, neither is the Emperor. Ned and his team will have to go on a quest defeating vampire mermaids, illusionists, estranged family members and an evil sorcerer in order to win the day. ​What could possibly go wrong? Review: What's the worst thing abou...

I’m delighted that C H Cleppitt has joined me for a festive sherry and a mince pie this Christmas Eve. C H’s brilliant, hilarious novella I Wore Heels to the Apocalypse is FREE this Christmas. What a wonderful gift! So, tell me…erm, is it safe for badgers to eat mince pies—oh, never mind. Deb: Do you have any writing quirks? C H: I don't know that I have any quirks. In terms of writing I just have to sit down and do it when the mood takes me, which isn't always.  Working collaboratively is good because there's always someone pushing you forward.  My stories are very character driven, so I spend a lot of time just getting to know the characters, then I let them run wild and see where they take me. Usually it's all sorts of strange places! Deb:  Jaffa cakes: cakes or biscuits? C H:  Biscuits! I am particularly fond of a ginger nut... Jaffa Cakes are a weird hybrid creature that is not quite a biscuit and not quite a cake, far too confusing on the palate! ...