<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Gillian Young - Author]]></title><description><![CDATA[I write and illustrate children's contemporary fiction. 
My books are feel-good dog stories with lashings of mystery, action and adventure ]]></description><link>https://www.gillianyoungauthor.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:15:35 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.gillianyoungauthor.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Gillian reads: The Rock by Ann Bryant]]></title><description><![CDATA[A review of The Rock by Ann Bryant, a fast-paced middle grade science fiction adventure from the Searchlight Series. Perfect for young readers and school libraries.]]></description><link>https://www.gillianyoungauthor.com/post/gillian-reads-the-rock-by-ann-bryant</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ca55f220141e70489ba1f5</guid><category><![CDATA[children's fiction]]></category><category><![CDATA[childrens fiction]]></category><category><![CDATA[Books ]]></category><category><![CDATA[Book Reviews]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:47:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/02f66e_ca7f21dfdcbb475daf98c71d3eca2516~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_479,h_635,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>gillianyoung</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Written Between Moments: Finishing a First Draft.]]></title><description><![CDATA[This one took time. There were moments I didn’t think I’d finish—but I did. A personal reflection on finishing a first draft]]></description><link>https://www.gillianyoungauthor.com/post/finishing-a-first-draft-writing-journey</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c67a30a937958fa7dc828b</guid><category><![CDATA[About Gillian Young]]></category><category><![CDATA[Reasons to be thankful]]></category><category><![CDATA[Books ]]></category><category><![CDATA[childrens fiction]]></category><category><![CDATA[Author's work in progress]]></category><category><![CDATA[YA Supernatural Thriller]]></category><category><![CDATA[Inspirational Fiction]]></category><category><![CDATA[Writing Life]]></category><category><![CDATA[Work In Progress]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 16:15:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/02f66e_b11793937983403480b16683752c8fd8~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>gillianyoung</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gillian Reads: The Tree and the Mountain by Jonathan Cave | Inspirational Fiction Book Review]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this review of The Tree and the Mountain by Jonathan Cave, I explore this inspirational fiction novel and reflect on its themes of purpose, alignment and self-discovery.]]></description><link>https://www.gillianyoungauthor.com/post/gillian-reads-the-tree-and-the-mountain-by-jonathan-cave-inspirational-fiction-book-review</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69986ee09fafb8825ca770e7</guid><category><![CDATA[Inspirational Fiction]]></category><category><![CDATA[Book Reviews]]></category><category><![CDATA[Writing Life]]></category><category><![CDATA[Work In Progress]]></category><category><![CDATA[Online Book Tours]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 10:00:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/02f66e_9095cd28bb3840968a65fd92b59e1cf6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>gillianyoung</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gillian Reads - Mysteries of the Other Side. Book one: The Hidden Story, by George Begg]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gillian reads, Mysteries of the Other Side Today’s review is the first in an intriguing new series, Mysteries of the Other Side, written by George Begg. Over the years I’ve heard people mention “hidden codes” tucked away in the Bible, and although the idea fascinated me, I never really knew what to make of it. I’ve dipped in and out of the Bible before but often found it challenging to follow — the kind of book you feel you should understand more deeply, but never quite do. This book changed...]]></description><link>https://www.gillianyoungauthor.com/post/gillian-reads-mysteries-of-the-other-side-book-one-the-hidden-story-by-george-begg</link><guid isPermaLink="false">692c663b0170a61543fca29c</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 11:00:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/02f66e_95be25de5c924f8aba1452a77504d786~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_591,h_863,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>gillianyoung</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gillian reads - The Spear and the Sentinel. The new techo-thriller by J. L. Hancock.]]></title><description><![CDATA[THE SPEAR AND THE SENTINEL is the second instalment in J. L. Hancock’s Voodoo series, set twelve months after the events of The Hawk Enigma. If you’re drawn to government cover-ups, razor-sharp military tactics, an arsenal of ingenious gadgets, and the unsettling rise of AI, this series is for you.]]></description><link>https://www.gillianyoungauthor.com/post/gillian-reads-the-spear-and-the-sentinel-the-new-techo-thriller-by-j-l-hancock</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6899f92045f49f7c61535c12</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 09:00:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/02f66e_8e8ce3b2f24d4032b913a09526e3cdf2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>gillianyoung</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gillian Reads, The Hawk Enigma - a techno-thriller, by J. L. Hancock]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is the first techno-thriller I’ve read—but as a long-time fan of thrillers, I wanted to give it a try, and I’m glad I did. THE HAWK ENIGMA is a fast-paced, high-stakes story with compelling characters and plenty of action. In short, it’s an adrenaline rush from start to finish.]]></description><link>https://www.gillianyoungauthor.com/post/gillian-reads-the-hawk-enigma-a-techno-thriller-by-j-l-hancock</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6899e01345f49f7c615318ac</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 07:45:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/02f66e_976bc3a24b4d430baada6bb301805c2e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>gillianyoung</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gillian Reads, The Covert Buccaneer - a multi-generational drama, by S. Lucia Kanter St. Amour. ]]></title><description><![CDATA[a sweeping, multigenerational drama that had me hooked from the moment I read the blurb. The Covert Buccaneer by S. Lucia Kanter St. Amour is a compelling blend of American history, mystery, and powerful storytelling—everything I love in a novel. ]]></description><link>https://www.gillianyoungauthor.com/post/gillian-reads-the-covert-buccaneer-a-multi-generational-drama-by-s-lucia-kanter-st-amour</link><guid isPermaLink="false">688cf8af703020ba46ded77d</guid><category><![CDATA[Multi-generational Fiction]]></category><category><![CDATA[Historical Fiction]]></category><category><![CDATA[American History]]></category><category><![CDATA[Equality]]></category><category><![CDATA[Books ]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2025 08:15:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/02f66e_f995b4c9516945d3856a474d005a3f11~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>gillianyoung</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gillian Reads, Wherever You Will Go—a historical, romantic mystery, by Fran Clark. ]]></title><description><![CDATA[I was fortunate to be approached by Fran Clark to review her newest book, "Wherever You Will Go." I initially became acquainted with Fran during the online Book Review Tour for "The Slow Walkers Reading Club," which she wrote under the pseudonym Rosa Temple. Since then, I've read and reviewed numerous books by her, including the Island Secrets series, all of which I adored and highly recommend. Fran has now started The Hope Series, with "Wherever You Will Go" being the first instalment.]]></description><link>https://www.gillianyoungauthor.com/post/gillian-reads-wherever-you-will-go-a-historical-romantic-mystery-by-fran-clark</link><guid isPermaLink="false">684804b8fcd4e7a27897dc1d</guid><category><![CDATA[Books ]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 08:30:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/02f66e_4aa58942bebd428fb789830389c69ca5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>gillianyoung</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gillian Reads, The Haunting: AKA Operation Orphanage Rescue. A children's middle-grade chapter book by Kristin Fulton.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Children’s fiction and the supernatural are two of my favourite genres, so I was excited to read Kristin Fulton's latest book, The Haunting: AKA Operation Orphanage Rescue. This is the first book I’ve read by Kristin, and it's always a pleasure discovering new aut]]></description><link>https://www.gillianyoungauthor.com/post/gillian-reads-the-haunting-aka-operation-orphanage-rescue-a-middle-grade-chapter-book-by-kristin</link><guid isPermaLink="false">681de177aad0a6bfe48bf29e</guid><category><![CDATA[children's fiction]]></category><category><![CDATA[Books ]]></category><category><![CDATA[childrens fiction]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2025 08:30:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/02f66e_4a2b4d5c958044dea8e3900fe3321cd3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>gillianyoung</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gillian Reads, Murder by the Glass. A cosy murder mystery by Maree Church.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The second in the Glass Ceiling Club murder mystery series, called Murder by the Glass.]]></description><link>https://www.gillianyoungauthor.com/post/gillian-reads-murder-by-the-glass-a-cosy-murder-mystery-by-maree-church</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67e40feb89f652c76e88c677</guid><category><![CDATA[Books ]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2025 08:00:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/02f66e_72563a545b7340d0bcd9c1125232fc53~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>gillianyoung</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gillian reads, The Ophelia Murders. The new crime fiction by J. M. Simpson]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ophelia Murders by J. M. Simpson. This is the first in her new Whistler series. If you enjoy murder mysteries, then check out my blog ...]]></description><link>https://www.gillianyoungauthor.com/post/gillian-reads-the-ophelia-murders-the-new-crime-fiction-by-j-m-simpson</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6802471ce1b653e6f61a3fec</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 16:05:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/02f66e_1ca01f06fef94250a1cd274b3b8eba0c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>gillianyoung</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gillian reads, More Fun with Bob the Bear, the latest children's picture book, by Alice Chambers.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today’s review is the latest in Alice Chambers’ Bob the Bear series, entitled More Fun with Bob the Bear. This is the fourth in the...]]></description><link>https://www.gillianyoungauthor.com/post/gillian-reads-more-fun-with-bob-the-bear-the-latest-children-s-picture-book-by-alice-chambers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67ea88be89f652c76e9b8164</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 18:10:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/02f66e_ba5d4aff299d4af18c003343d37a0670~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>gillianyoung</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gillian's Book Review: Selena Flowers and the Phantom Tides, the latest YA/children's fiction book, by Ella English]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gillian's book review. The new children's middle grade fiction book by Ella English. Selena Flowers and the Phantom Tides]]></description><link>https://www.gillianyoungauthor.com/post/gillian-s-book-review-selena-flowers-and-the-phantom-tides-by-ella-english</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67e3f53221a7b44b35f4e2b9</guid><category><![CDATA[children's fiction]]></category><category><![CDATA[Books ]]></category><category><![CDATA[childrens fiction]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 08:00:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/02f66e_730559d6c2614700b7f35ad521c75cf2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>gillianyoung</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The MAD Scientist Society, by David Wade. Book Review by Gillian Young ]]></title><description><![CDATA[CHildren's Author, Gillian Young, reviews the latest book by David Wade, The MAD Scientist Society.]]></description><link>https://www.gillianyoungauthor.com/post/the-mad-scientist-society-by-david-wade-book-review-by-gillian-young</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67c72aa4704201787db70e8c</guid><category><![CDATA[childrens fiction]]></category><category><![CDATA[Books ]]></category><category><![CDATA[children's fiction]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 10:00:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/02f66e_2523f917c3af438fa8e98e8ee67e5a66~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>gillianyoung</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Book Review. Kim’s Promise: A Prince on a Dangerous Mission. A New Young-Adult Fiction book by Susan Brandt.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Book Review. Kim’s Promise: A Prince on a Dangerous Mission by Susan Brandt. ]]></description><link>https://www.gillianyoungauthor.com/post/book-review-kim-s-promise-a-prince-on-a-dangerous-mission-by-susan-brandt</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6737846ac443f54e5fd90f75</guid><category><![CDATA[Books ]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2024 10:00:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/02f66e_217b79d888d54a3bace96799b95b7f21~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>gillianyoung</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[JUMP 2. Book Review by Gillian Young. ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Continue reading to find out more and to read my latest children's book review.]]></description><link>https://www.gillianyoungauthor.com/post/jump-2-book-review-by-gillian-young</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66e9568ee72e408de93eed0d</guid><category><![CDATA[children's fiction]]></category><category><![CDATA[writing books drawing]]></category><category><![CDATA[Books ]]></category><category><![CDATA[childrens fiction]]></category><category><![CDATA[Author's work in progress]]></category><category><![CDATA[YA Supernatural Thriller]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 25 Sep 2024 10:00:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/02f66e_f1440644abc44542bd5154e5f1c5d9fd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>gillianyoung</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Something New. The new YA Fiction by Jackie Khalilieh. Review by Gillian Young - Author ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you ever deliberately taken your time to read a book simply because you didn’t want it to end? Well, that was me when reading Something]]></description><link>https://www.gillianyoungauthor.com/post/something-new-the-new-ya-fiction-by-jackie-khalilieh-review-by-gillian-young-author</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66b0f35f265f3c9701f38431</guid><category><![CDATA[Books ]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 06 Aug 2024 11:26:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/02f66e_7aaff83d2cff4169a6c9ee94a78bd8a0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>gillianyoung</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gillian's Book Review: When Skies Are Grey. The Latest Women's Fiction book by Fran Clark.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Author, Gillian Young's Book Review: When Skies Are Grey. The Latest Women's Fiction book by Fran Clark.]]></description><link>https://www.gillianyoungauthor.com/post/gillian-s-book-review-when-skies-are-grey-by-fran-clark</link><guid isPermaLink="false">669661ddb3ed3f8ccd7a6d3f</guid><category><![CDATA[Books ]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jul 2024 11:52:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/02f66e_16f1c22e2eb34a459d40b23e06bfe06b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>gillianyoung</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gillian's Book Review: The Incredible Adventures of Timmy, Molly and Jack, and the Space Travelling Microwave. By David Wade.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Space Travelling Microwave is the first in David Wade's The Incredible Adventures of Timmy, Molly, and Jack series. ]]></description><link>https://www.gillianyoungauthor.com/post/gillian-s-book-review-the-incredible-adventures-of-timmy-molly-and-jack-and-the-space-travelling</link><guid isPermaLink="false">668d29edad32f69832e7954b</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2024 10:00:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/02f66e_91cfb71293b34f34bb4e3dc0dd374865~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>gillianyoung</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gillian Young's Book Review: Franco and the Green Light Fairy, by Fiona Lowry.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Franco and the Green Light Fairy is a children’s picture book written by Fiona Lowry and illustrated by the late Johanna Bruyer. AUTHOR...]]></description><link>https://www.gillianyoungauthor.com/post/gillian-young-s-book-review-franco-and-the-green-light-fairy-by-fiona-lowry</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6682a764356e7c3ec1677739</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jul 2024 09:30:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/02f66e_a6e945020e464060bd6bbc346cef3377~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>gillianyoung</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>