Mollie Walton: Writing Sagas

...I’d love to write them one day… You also write historical fiction as Rebecca Mascull – are there more novels on the way? I have ideas for several new stories...

The entry process

...for all other entrants. The awards will close no later than 30th October 2024 for all entrants. PLEASE READ THESE RULES CAREFULLY. THE CONDITIONS AND RULES WILL BE STRICTLY ADHERED...

Celia Anderson: Behind The Scenes Of The Romantic Novel Awards

...to report that the responses were mainly along the lines of ‘romance is romance, whatever the gender involved.’ I also emphasise strongly at this point that although we are looking...

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...

Elaine Everest: From Woolworths To Teashops

...Ghost Garden, the first installment in historical paranormal series The de Chastelaine Chronicles is out now, published by Totally Bound. You can hear Catherine and Eleanor chat about writing on...

February 2021: Competition Monthly

...Theme: Any paranormal or supernatural theme, 1,500 – 10,000 words Prizes: US$1,500 / 2 x $300 plus publication for all. Closing date: 30 April 2021 Entry: Free Details Yeovil Novel...

Finalists: The Fantasy Romantic Novel Award 2024

Congratulations to all the finalists in the Fantasy Romantic Novel Award! For romantic novels with elements where the reader needs to suspend disbelief, including magical realism, fantasy, science fiction, the...

Never On Saturday By Sue BaRNArd

...to join you today. My latest release is actually an audiobook. It’s called Never on Saturday, and is a dual-timeline paranormal romance novella based on an old French legend. Unfortunately...

Ask An Industry Expert: Donna Hillyer

...more non-fiction books focusing on well-being/mental health, managing anxiety etc, as that becomes an increasing focus for people in this new restricted world.   What is your typical working day...

RNA 60th Anniversary – How To Write Romance – Conflict/emotion/tension!

...great deal to lose if their relationship fails. All this will add to the emotional punch of your writing. The deeper the conflict, the more emotional commitment the characters will...

Ask An Industry Expert: Rhea Kurien

...a brilliant book? (such as social media presence) Social media presence isn’t a dealbreaker at all, but it is a plus if the author already has a following. More often...

#IndieApril Author Spotlight: Audrey Harrison

...and demanded their own stories. I also write Paranormal Romantic Cozy Mysteries under the pen name Amelia Hopegood. It has been hard juggling the two names, but it was the...