Cassandra

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“Kathryn Gossow is a masterful storyteller who displays great insight and sensitivity in her handling of difficult themes. The result, her debut novel Cassandra, is an extraordinary and engaging read.” Isobel Blackthorn

“Sometimes a rare book comes along that draws you into the lives of its characters so fully that you feel, in the end, as though you have walked alongside them in reality.” Rachel

“This book was amazing. I was immediately drawn into Cassie’s world, the vivid imagery and breadth of detail allowing me to see and feel as she did.” Shelley Nolan

Published by Odyssey Books

Tears and Floppy Disks.

July 10, 2018July 17, 2018 by Kathryn Gossow, posted in This is me...

My son is a computer programmer. He contends he is better at computers than me because he ‘grew up with them’. What young people don’t understand is that rather than growing up with computers, computers grew up with me. We are siblings. That is why I am ‘good’ at computers. I was in my last … Continue reading Tears and Floppy Disks.

#6degrees – opium dens, zombies and nightmares

July 8, 2018 by Kathryn Gossow, posted in Book Fix

I have had a weekend to treasure with family and bonfire and beef brisket, hence I am a little late with this month’s #6degrees hosted by Kate at booksaremybestandfavourite. This chain commences with Tales of the City by Armistead Maupin. Somehow this whole series has passed me by despite being adapted into a tv show, … Continue reading #6degrees – opium dens, zombies and nightmares

Like the book, not the man

June 17, 2018 by Kathryn Gossow, posted in Book Fix, Pocket Book Club

This month Pocket Bookclub ventured into memoir revisiting the first book by Clive James, Unreliable Memoirs. It’s an old book now, first published in 1981. I am not sure if its age is a good reason to forgive Clive James. Reading this book, you will hear James voice in your head. The rhythm of his speech … Continue reading Like the book, not the man