Joan Hessayon Award – official pics! Romantic Novelists’ Association #JoanHessayon 2017 @RNAtweets

Last week I attended my first ever Romantic Novelists’ Association event, and what an amazing event it was! I was there as a contender for the prestigious Joan Hessayon Award for new writers, along with ten fellow authors who, like me, have had a debut novel published after passing through the RNA’s New Writers’ Scheme.… Continue reading Joan Hessayon Award – official pics! Romantic Novelists’ Association #JoanHessayon 2017 @RNAtweets

Redemption Lake by Susan Clayton-Goldner #NewRelease #AuthorInterview

I’m delighted to welcome fellow Tirgearr author, Susan Clayton-Goldner to my blog today. She’s here to share her new release, Redemption Lake. Tucson, Arizona – Eighteen-year-old Matt Garrison is harboring two terrible secrets: his involvement in the drowning death of his 12-year-old cousin, and a night of drunken sex with his best friend’s mother, Crystal,… Continue reading Redemption Lake by Susan Clayton-Goldner #NewRelease #AuthorInterview

The Butlins Girls by Elaine Everest #NewRelease #AuthorInterview @ElaineEverest @panmacmillan

I’m delighted to welcome the lovely Elaine Everest to my blog today. She’s here to share with us her much anticipated new release, The Butlins Girls, published by Pan MacMillan. The Butlins Girls ‘Molly Missons gazed around in awe. So this was Butlin’s. Whitewashed buildings, bordered by rhododendrons, gave a cheerful feeling to a world… Continue reading The Butlins Girls by Elaine Everest #NewRelease #AuthorInterview @ElaineEverest @panmacmillan

A Vampire’s Tale by @MayaTylerauthor #NewRelease #AuthorSpotlight

I’m delighted to welcome fellow paranormal romance author Maya Tyler to my blog today. Check out her fantastic new release, A Vampire’s Tale. A Vampire’s Tale focuses on heroine Marisa Clements who is a struggling writer. Unknown to her, a paranormal skeptic, a vampire has been influencing her life path. This is not any ordinary vampire.… Continue reading A Vampire’s Tale by @MayaTylerauthor #NewRelease #AuthorSpotlight

Leading the Pack by David J. O’Brien #NewRelease #Excerpt @David_J_OBrien #werewolves

Please help me welcome David J. O’Brien to my blog today. He talks about the inspiration behind his new release, Leading the Pack, the second book in his Silver Nights trilogy.   Leading the Pack by David J. O’Brien Alphas aren’t elected; they’re self-selected. Life has been good since Paul McHew left his werewolf pack… Continue reading Leading the Pack by David J. O’Brien #NewRelease #Excerpt @David_J_OBrien #werewolves

The Vineyard in Alsace by Julie Stock #NewRelease #Excerpt @wood_beez48

Please help me welcome the lovely Julie Stock to my blog, author of The Vineyard in Alsace. A romantic read set against the enticing backdrop of the vineyard harvest in France. The Vineyard in Alsace Is there really such a thing as a second chance at love? Fran Schell has only just become engaged when… Continue reading The Vineyard in Alsace by Julie Stock #NewRelease #Excerpt @wood_beez48

“Wow! I’ve never met an author before.” #StarryEyes #amwriting

Something amusing happened to me the other day, and I thought I’d share it with you. I wonder if any fellow authors have experienced anything similar? I’m talking about people’s reaction when you tell them you’re an author. So, I went for a job interview, my first ever interview at 47 years old (I’ve always… Continue reading “Wow! I’ve never met an author before.” #StarryEyes #amwriting

What joining the Romantic Novelists’ Association means to me #amwriting #inspiration

I joined the RNA’s New Writers’ Scheme back in January 2015 and it was the best thing I ever did. I have to confess, I had not heard of the RNA until the previous year, probably because when I started writing I had no idea I wanted to write romance. I tried writing short stories… Continue reading What joining the Romantic Novelists’ Association means to me #amwriting #inspiration