Activities

I’m delighted to welcome Victoria Cornwall to the blog today. Victoria writes fabulous historical novels based in Cornwall, and today I’m excited to learn a little bit more about her latest novel, A Dau

Today I’m delighted to be talking to Caroline from the Sentimental Garbage podcast – which specialises in discussing chicklit. Hi Caroline, welcome to the RNA blog.
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It is an honour to welcome not only a multi-talented, multi-published author to the blog today but our very own blog co-ordinator, Karen King. Karen has had over 120 children’s books published, two YA novels, s

Lynda Stacey: House of Christmas Secrets

Romantic suspense
Choc Lit
Paperback
1st November 2018

This year we’re just going to have a nice, normal Christmas…
Last year’s Christmas at Wrea Head Hall

I am delighted to welcome the return of Juliet Bell to the blog today. Juliet’s second novel, The Other Wife, was released earlier this month, quick on the heels of debut novel, The Heights; a modern re-telling o

Today Eleanor Harkstead is taking over the blog with her recommendations for LGBTQIA+ festive romance. Is it really nearly Christmas already? Apparently so. Over to Eleanor…

All the sub-genres of romantic

I am delighted to welcome longstanding RNA Member, Ruth Frances Long, to the blog today, being interviewed under her new penname, Jessica Thorne. Jessica’s debut novel, The Queen’s Wing, was published with Boo

Today we’re delighted to welcome Lina Langlee, a literary agent from the Kate Nash Agency. Hi Lina, welcome to the RNA. Let’s dive right in with the questions.

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October 2018: Competition Monthly

Some different competitions to enter

There aren’t so many competitions to enter the beginning of the next year, though there are three free ones to have a go at. The

I am delighted today, to welcome Karen Aldous to the RNA Blog talking about older characters in fiction. Karen’s sixth novel, Five Ladies Go Skiing, was released last week with HQ Digital and I’m keen to exp

Today, we’re delighted to welcome Liam Livings to the blog. Hello Liam – would you like to start by telling us a bit about your latest novel and what inspired it?

My two latest releases are Kev: Book Two R

Most of you probably already know that November is Nanowrimo aka National Writing Month, when people all over the world set themselves a target of 50,000 words (1667 per day for 30 days) from 1st November to

I am excited today to welcome Vivien Brown to the RNA Blog talking about infertility and how she chose to weave it into her fiction. Vivien’s second novel, Five Unforgiveable Things, was released in July with H

Today’s guest on the RNA blog is Hayley Thorpe, who reviews on her site. Welcome to the RNA blog Hayley! Let’s dive straight in with the interview.
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Rachel Dove: The Wedding Shop on Wexley Street

HQ Digital/Harper Collins
Paperback
1st November 2018
Maria is ready to say yes to the dress. As owner of Happy Ever After, Maria Mallory is Westfield’s

Today we welcome Sally Malcolm to the blog with her take on Jane Austen and LGBTQIA+ romantic fiction.

Sally Malcolm was bitten by the male/male romance bug in 2016 and hasn’t looked back. Perfect Day is her f

Today we welcome multi-talented, Rachel Brimble, to the blog talking about her writing career to date. First published in 2007, Rachel is well versed in writing across several romance sub-genres and I am keen to

Today, I am delighted to welcome JL Merrow to the blog talking about her latest novel, Love at First Hate. Writing across genres with a preference for gay and paranormal romance, and having written an impressive

Make sure you always read the small print on competition rules.
In the process of researching this month’s blog, I seem to have discounted more competitions than normal. This is due to the organisers claiming

I am excited today to welcome Deborah Carr to the RNA Blog talking about her latest release, The Poppy Field, a WW1 historical romance to commemorate the 100-year anniversary next month. Such a significant event