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Sam H Arnold
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A writer obsessed with true crime, history and books. Find all my dedicated newsletters whether you are a true crime fan, bookworm or aspiring writer on Substack - https://substack.com/@samharnold
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The Illusive Donna Tartt
A name you may not have heard of for a while but may hear more of soon is Donna Tartt. Why? She releases a book every ten years, and we are slightly overdue. The Goldfinch was last released in 2013. Tartt first exploded into the literary scene in 1992 when she released The Secret History. Her mix of mystery, intrigue and beautiful prose has earned her a place on the list of great writers.
By Sam H Arnold26 days ago in BookClub
The Sandakan Death Marches
When you mention the atrocities of World War II, many of us think of The Holocaust. Still, the brutality of the Japanese rivals the Nazi party, the Sandakan Death Marches are another example of this. It is considered one of the most brutal examples of poor treatment of prisoners of war.
By Sam H Arnoldabout a month ago in History
Where Did the Legend of the Vampire Come From?
Vampires appear in many novels and films, from the cult classics like The Lost Boys to the hugely popular series Twilight. But do many people know where they originated from? Who first came up with the concept of the vampire?
By Sam H Arnold2 months ago in BookClub
Why Your Dream Shouldn't be Traditional Publishing
If you write, you have discussed whether you self-publish or query for an agent and a traditional publishing contract. On the one hand, you have self-publishing, where you control everything. The rise of Indie authors making vast amounts of money and selling many books leads some to consider this is the best route.
By Sam H Arnold3 months ago in Writers
Was Bruce Ismay The Coward of the Titanic, Or Was He a Hero
Bruce Ismay was the managing director of the White Star Line when its flagship, the Titanic, sank. He is portrayed in the Titanic film as a coward who jumped into a lifeboat ahead of women to save his own skin.
By Sam H Arnold3 months ago in History
The Trophy Wife
Laura sat on the edge of the bed and looked around the shabby motel room. An old TV sat in the corner. The dust collected on it told her it no longer worked. The walls had been dyed yellow by the number of smokers who had used the room. Condensation ran races down the inside of the windows.
By Sam H Arnold3 months ago in Fiction
Our Love of Reading
There is a book which has not moved a centimetre in 800 years. It is on the tomb of Eleanor of Aquitaine in Fontevraud Abbey, near Poitiers. Books have been part of our lives for many years, but it was not always like this. Before the popular printing press was invented, reading tended to be a hobby of the elite.
By Sam H Arnold3 months ago in BookClub
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