One of the joys of running a web site is reading the stuff people send you. Every now and then, I get an email from an Australian-based ‘Arts Editor & Marketer’ called Pamela Faye, author of a book called Chétan.

Over to you, Pam:

From the Heart and Soul emerges the Power, lifting from within turning pages of the Native American Historic Fiction novel 'Chétan'. The eagle rests on the author's arm, as if it were the kindred spirit speaking from the voice within. It is clearly seen they are of the same strong heart.

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Chandler Burr’s Emperor of Scent gets the thumbs-up from the Herald. The book is the result of a chance meeting between US journalist Burr and Luca Turin, an Italian-French scientist: “By the time they arrived in London, Turin's home, Burr knew he had a story - a piece for The Atlantic, he thought. But after several years of tracking Turin, he knew he had much more: a book, and a terrific one at that, not only the story of a fascinating, bawdy, arrogant free-thinker, but a much broader tale of what happens when scientific discovery meets scientific orthodoxy.”

Also noted: Raja Shehadeh’s When the Bulbul Stopped Singing. According to reviewer Kapka Kassabova, “This slim book is well worth reading, not only as an infuriating document of a political and moral breakdown, but as an intelligent, intimate reflection on human resilience, Palestinian character, and hope against hope.”

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If you love using fountain pens, you’ll know that it’s hard to find quality ink in New Zealand. The solution is to use mail order over the Internet, from reputable sites such as Pendemonium. Right now, I’m using J Herbin’s subtly scented Rouge with Parfum Rose, which smells just like Turkish Delight. It’s at the softer end of the red scale, and makes correcting artwork a more fragrant task. J Herbin’s large range of inks is shown here: at around $14 a bottle excluding shipping, all come highly recommended.

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