Character Interview #paranormalromance #sexy #immortal TOUCHED @abbeymacmunn

  Hello, today I’m interviewing one of my characters from TOUCHED, my debut fantasy/paranormal romance, published by Tirgearr Publishing, and finalist in the Joan Hessayon Award for debut writers.   Can you tell us a little bit about yourself? Hello, my name is Joseph Alexander Carlisle the third. I’m an immortal guardian, duty-bound to protect… Continue reading Character Interview #paranormalromance #sexy #immortal TOUCHED @abbeymacmunn

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

“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

‘We would like to offer you a publishing contract’ #amwriting #inspiration

A year ago today, I opened an email that every aspiring author longs for. You know the one, the email you’ve dreamt of since the day you put pen to paper, or fingers to keyboard. ‘We would like to offer you a contract.’ This happened to me a year ago, and what a year of… Continue reading ‘We would like to offer you a publishing contract’ #amwriting #inspiration

I am on a diet. Week One: Motivation and Mood Swings. #diet #Monday Motivation #SlimFast

  My first week on the Slim Fast Diet and I’ve lost 4lbs. FOUR POUNDS!!!!! I’ve never lost that much in a week. I’m absolutely thrilled, and more determined than ever to continue. On the start of any diet motivation is high; you’re raring to go, trying new recipes and itching to get on those… Continue reading I am on a diet. Week One: Motivation and Mood Swings. #diet #Monday Motivation #SlimFast

I am on a diet. Again! #diet #willpower #positivethinking

I am on a diet. Again! I’m approaching fifty, and I’m fat and frumpy. I admit it. There. I didn’t used to be fat, I used to be super skinny, even after having four kids I was only a size 10/12, but over the last few years, the stones have piled on. My stomach is… Continue reading I am on a diet. Again! #diet #willpower #positivethinking