Blogger Interview: Elaine Brent: Splashes Into Books

...consultant for more than half that time. I’ve always been a readaholic and taken great pleasure in encouraging others to enjoy books, too. I’m pleased to say that it certainly...

Associate membership

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Fantasy Romantic Novel Award Category

...also written Manga and is one half of paranormal romance author duo, Caedis Knight. When not writing, Simmonds is Head of Community and Editorial Commissions at Jericho Writers, and lectures...

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...

Rachel Dove: It Takes A Village

...do you prefer writing – standalone or series? In all honesty, I never expected to write a series. When I wrote The Chic Boutique on Baker Street, I did think...

Ask An Industry Expert: Michael La Ronn

...Can you explain how your Ambassador Network operates? Though ALLi’s headquarters are in London, we’re a global organisation because self-publishers use global. Platforms We have also found that while self-publishing...

Ask An Industry Expert: Carrie May

...Sometimes there is a little juggling that goes on but I just prioritise what is most urgent. We always liaise with each other so everyone is clear on when something...

New Releases: August 2022

...life-changing revelation. But the secrets she keeps are causing her headaches, and all she seems to do is upset those around her. With her to-do list gathering pace at an...

Katie Fforde Debut Romantic Novel Award – Julie Haworth

...ceremony, which was held at the Leonardo Royal Hotel London City on Monday 6th March 2023. ALWAYS BY YOUR SIDE BOOK BLURB (Publisher: Simon and Schuster UK) When school teacher...

Joan Hessayon Award 2021 – Meet The Contenders 1

...When Thorstein Bergson rescues a beautiful woman from a storm-tossed long-ship he little expects to broker a powerful marriage alliance with her. This high-status ice queen is not the comfortable...

Nicola Pryce – When A Standalone Book Turns Into A Series.

...published seemed incredible, a two-book deal verging on unbelievable. But a series? Out of the question. Looking at what is currently being written by RNA members, series seem hugely popular...

Juliet Greenwood – The Ferryman’s Daughter

...writing short stories and serials for magazines, and then several ‘pocket novels’, all under the name of ‘Heather Pardoe’. It was the best way of developing my skills, learning to...