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Matt Beaumont’s E Squared reviewed

by Carol Dixon-Smith

To a small dash of political spin and verbal thuggery, with a sprinkle of shallow self-absorption and image obsession (think Ugly Betty and The Thick of It), add a bowlful of clever writing, razor sharp humour, and precise comic timing, and the end result is E2, a 21st century, electronic-age satire.

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Rick Wakeman – reviewed

by Carol Dixon-Smith

Imagine meeting up with an old friend after many years and being regaled with stories of what they’ve been up to all this time. Reading Rick’s reminiscences is like sitting in the pub with a mate who tells a great yarn exceptionally well.

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Conspirator: Lenin In Exile By Helen Rappaport Reviewed

by Carol Dixon-Smith

Its feels somewhat banal to say ‘I love history’ – but I do. Yet like most history readers, there are eras and topics I avoid or have no interest in whatsoever. For me, Russia is one such topic, so being asked to review Conspirator: Lenin in Exile I almost said no. I changed my mind when I realised Helen Rappaport was the author.

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Ross Kemp On Children’s Books

by Carol Dixon-Smith

The BAFTA award-winning English actor, author and journalist, Ross Kemp is bringing out his first children’s book, Ganglands: Brazil. Carol Dixon-Smith asks him, “The transition from British TV actor to hard-hitting journalist is massive. Why did you decide to make such a dramatic career change?”

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Sam Llewellyn On Being An Author

by Carol Dixon-Smith

Eric Thrashmettle, the somewhat dazed hero of the book, turned up in Little Darlings. It became obvious to me that like many ancient rockers with faulty memories, he was long overdue a comeback.

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