Ask An Industry Expert: Becci Mansell

...any queries!   Can I now ask a little about the remit of Avon. The website describes it as a commercial fiction division of HarperCollins. What does the label commercial...

Marilyn Rodwell – The Wedding Drums

...But I later earnt a reputation in the staffroom that it was pointless arguing with me. I later learnt that not only did language give power to the individual, but...

Linda Corbett – Love You From A-Z

...how to go about it and was too scared to tell anyone in case they laughed. I had no English A-Level, or creative writing qualifications, just this bonkers idea that...

Ask An Industry Expert: Emily Bedford

...This has now returned to normal(ish) but there’s still that overhanging question of how long this ‘new normal’ will last and if we’ll need to go back to lockdown mode...

Hints & Tips For New Writers #23

...is the author of thirteen novels. In 2017, she won the RNA’s RoNA Award for Epic Romantic Novel of the Year. Her latest novel is The Lawson Sisters, published by...

New Releases: August 2022

...Novel Shona’s head-turning appearance isn’t always a positive. Escaping a possessive fiancé, she takes a job in a boutique hotel perched on a tropical island. But does someone who seems...

The Romantic Novelists’ Association Romantic Novel Awards 2024 Finalists Announced

...Stapley (Atlantic Books) Snowed In, Catherine Walsh (Bookouture) The Shorter Romantic Novel Award Becoming the Earl’s Convenient Wife, Louise Allen (Harlequin Mills Boon) Cinderella’s Deal With the Colonel, Jenni Fletcher...

Fantasy Romantic Novel Award – Sara Downing

...annual Romantic Novel Awards for 2023. The awards celebrate excellence in romantic fiction in all its forms. Sara lives in Worcestershire with her husband, three almost grown-up children, a Labrador...

The Goldsboro Books Historical Romantic Novel Award

...YA children, 4 cats, and her beloved dog, Carey. About the book: Lady’s maid… To wedded Lady? Lady’s maid Jane Bailey’s life is turned upside down by the arrival of...

Interview With Susan Watson, Fiction Editor From My Weekly

...once a month. I also review books for the My Weekly Special each month. I arrange fiction and book content for My Weekly’s website, too, so some of my day...

RNA Romantic Novel of the Year Awards 2024: Winners Announced

...Pro Writing Aid) Be More Octopus, Suzanne Lissaman, (Octosulis Publishing) The Christmas/Festive Holiday Romantic Novel Award Only for Christmas, Tracy Corbett, (Canelo) The Shorter Romantic Novel Award Cinderella’s Deal with...

Jackie Collins Award For Romantic Thrillers – Dani Atkins

...annual Romantic Novel Awards for 2023. The awards celebrate excellence in romantic fiction in all its forms. Dani is the author of nine novels and one novella. Her first book...