Activities

A warm welcome today to Helga Jensen-Forde. Can you tell us a little about yourself and the RNA, Helga.

I joined the RNA NWS a couple of years ago. I submitted my manuscript to the NWS and received great

While every writer has their own approach to writing – and re-writing, does it ever feel as if you just aren’t making progress? Do you find yourself stuck at a certain point, or you seem to be constantly r

Today I’m delighted to welcome Carrie May, Illustrator with Meiklejohn Illustration Agency.
Hello and welcome, Carrie. Could I start by asking you how you got into book cover Illustration?

Hello, thank you f

A  warm welcome to Vicky Walklate who has joined us today to talk about her new release, Sacrifice. Welcome Vicky. Can you tell us a bit about you and the RNA.
I joined the RNA in 2020 after I signed my p

A very warm welcome to Deborah Carr today. Welcome, Deborah. I understand that you were once a member of the New Writer’s Scheme.
 

Yes. I’ve been a member of the RNA since I joined the New Writers’ Schem

Today we have Nicola Cornick on our blog. Nicola, can you tell us what was the inspiration behind your book? Can you tell us a little about it?

I’m obsessed with real life historical mysteries and I’m

Today, please welcome Charlotte Betts. Charlotte how did you decide on the names for your characters and the setting for your book?

I always choose names for my characters as soon as possible because once a

JULY PUBLICATIONS

Zoe Allison: Sun, Sea and Summer Vibes

contemporary romance/holiday romance
Totally Bound
ebook
06/07/2021
One feisty scientist. One seemingly arrogant super-star DJ. A p

No one likes writing a synopsis. But unfortunately, if you’re writing a novel, a play or a serial, you’re going to be asked to produce a synopsis.  So rather than dreading it, try thinking of it as the firs

Today I’m delighted to welcome Laura Mayers, Rights Executive at Ulverscroft Ltd.
Hello and welcome, Laura. I understand that Ulverscroft was set up more than half a century ago, filling a much-needed role in s

Romance Now: Fiona Mountain talks about launching the RNA’s Instagram Live

I started managing the RNA’s Instagram page in February for Romance Reading Month and after several weeks posting posts and sto

A very warm welcome to Victoria Cooke to the blog today. Victoria has joined us to talk about her latest release, Single Mums’ Book Club. Victoria, could you tell us about it?

The Single Mums’ Book Club came f

We welcome today, multi-talented Judy Piatkus.  Judy, you were once vice-president for the RNA. What are your fondest memories of those times?  

I was a member of the RNA for many years and always ap

Please welcome Lynda R Edwards, author of Friendship Estate. Lynda, what was the inspiration behind your book? Can you tell us a little about it? – 

I have never believed in mysticism, but being born a

JUNE PUBLICATIONS

Donna Ashcroft: Summer in the Scottish Highlands

Commercial Women’s Fiction
Bookouture
Digital, Paperback (POD)
Date of release: 4 June 2021

When single mum Pa

Thinking About You!
Girl meets boy, girl and boy fall in love and live happily ever after. That’s a love story, isn’t it? Perhaps in real life that’s what we all want. That would be the perfect relat

Looking at more competition rules and why it’s important to follow them
To reiterate what I wrote last month, it’s amazing how often competition rules are ignored. Is it because people don’t bother to read them

Today I’m delighted to welcome Rhonda Penders, Co-Founder/President & Editor-in-Chief of The Wild Rose Press.
Hello and welcome, Rhonda. Could I begin by asking you about the concept behind your founding of The W

Today we welcome Leonie Mack, author of Italy Ever After. Leonie What was the inspiration behind your book? Can you tell us a little about it?

I like to write what I’m passionate about and feedback on my firs

We are delighted to welcome, Author, psychotherapist, writing coach and speaker, Lola Jaye. Lola, how on earth do you find the time to fit all of this in?

There is currently not enough hours in the day to fit