Ask An Industry Expert: Alice Lutyens

...What do you yourself read for leisure (assuming you get any!) and can you tell us the last published book you read which you really enjoyed and why? I read...

Interview With Helen Gaskell, Games Writer

...tiles to win stars. They can then use those stars to read the story. As they go along, they are able to progress the plot of Lily Roberts, a 30-something...

Sue Cook – Tara’s African Adventure

...I needed from being on holiday, as our guide was very chatty and knowledgeable about his country. He told us all about how family structures and tribal norms work in...

RNA Conference 2018: Meet The Industry Professionals: Julia Silk

...where you feel you can’t take it any further without the help of an industry professional, that’s where an agent most likely comes in. And when you’re ready to submit,...

Sandy Barker – The Dating Game

...My ‘advice’ is always two-fold – about the craft and about the biz. The craft: get the story down. Make time and tell your story in your unique way. Then...

RNA 60th Anniversary – How To Write Romance – Setting!

...as no matter how much research you do, there is a certain flavour you can only capture by … seeing it for yourself. I walk the paths that my characters...

Sam Eades: Searching For The Next, Great Love Story

...words a day between now and then, you will make it across the finish line. Take a chance on love, and who knows what might happen! https://www.eharmony.co.uk/dating-advice/dating/love-story-competition-2#.Wy-1d1VKiM8 And if you...

2021 RNA Industry Award Winners

...Year Debi Alper Named Cover Designer of the Year Lisa Firth Media Star of the Year Rachel Gilbey Indie Champion of the Year Alliance of Independent Authors Agent of the...

Kate Baker: Awards First Timer

...category from next year is rather exciting for the long-term future of my book. When Julie nudged me and said ‘There you go – that category has your name written...

Sarah Hardy: By The Letter Book Reviews

...many people of whom, many have become very good friends. Can you share your review policy with us? Due to life and work, I’m not accepting any requests through my...

Seven Writers, Seven Novels

Getting published. It’s the end goal for most writers, yet it can sometimes feel incredibly hard to attain. There are so many options these days: traditional publishing, digital-first, self-publishing, small...

Joan Hessayon Award 2021 – Meet The Contenders 2

...has produced some wonderful past winners.” Caroline Day, Hope Nicely’s Lessons for Life (Bonnier, Zaffre) Hope Nicely hasn’t had an easy life. But she’s happy enough living at 23 Station...