The Goldsboro Books Historical Romantic Novel Award

Today we’re finding out more about The Goldsboro Books Historical Romantic Novel Award nominees. Francesca Capaldi Francesca says: I couldn’t believe it when Hera told me I’d been shortlisted for...

Ask An Industry Expert: Juliet Pickering

...we can get those books into retail spaces such as supermarkets, alongside the more usual bookshops. It can happen that I read a submission and think it’d be made more...

Ask An Industry Expert: Rhonda Penders

...the submission guidelines. Find the place your book best fits. Given that some elements may cross over between sub-categories, how do you decide the final classification and does that choice...

Ask An Industry Expert: Agent Louise Buckley

...to attract other genres also. Women’s fiction has always been my emotional heartland and is what I published the most of when I was an editor. So I am always...

New Releases: July 2019

...will lead them. They certainly don’t expect cads, card-sharps, lost sisters and a possible lead into the criminal underworld. Set in Newmarket and London, ‘A Rational Proposal’ is the fifth...

Public appearances

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Friend of the RNA

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The entry process

...August for all other entrants. The awards will close no later than 30th October 2024 for all entrants. Enter now! Terms & conditions and eligibility criteria The Romantic Novel Awards...

Nicola Cornick: Escape To An Intriguing Past

...much more sensual historical romance came in and now, slowly, we’re seeing a return in popularity of the traditional books alongside the others. It’s also great to see that LGBTQ...

Finalists: The Fantasy Romantic Novel Award 2024

...paranormal, timeslip (in which a character moves between time periods), time travel novels and books with ‘ghostly’ elements. Bea Fitzgerald for Girl, Goddess, Queen: I am honoured to be shortlisted...

New Releases: October 2019

...An emotional historical fiction that tells the story of friendship, camaraderie and triumph over adversity.             Elaine Roberts: Christmas At The Foyles Bookshop Historical/Saga Aria,...

Ask An Industry Expert: Donna Hillyer

...about what you can do differently to other authors within those parameters.   Can you identify any current trends in what you think agents and publishers will be looking for...