Natalie Kleinman. The Reluctant Bride

...as they always do, becoming ‘real‘ people and inspiring me onwards. Sometimes I’m able to rein them in but mostly they take me where they will. I blame them entirely....

Liz Fenwick: The Path To The Sea

...on Lottie as the right fit. Alex was Alex from the start, but I played around with George for a while too. Sometimes secondary characters remain nameless until right at...

#IndieApril Author Spotlight: Liz Harris

...I also have an excellent professional editor. The third thing is that the novels I wrote a few years ago still see the light of day. When a book is...

Meet The RNA Team – Annette Hannah

...external communications from the organisation across social media and other platforms. I also liaise with our events Press Officer during preparation for the awards. This year I created new banners...

Annemarie Brear – The Market Stall Girl

...but every now and then you find something unique. In my tree there is a Victorian ancestor called Avondale Brear. Although I’ve not used the name, Avondale, yet, I’m itching...

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...romantic novels? The RNA welcomes unpublished writers of romantic fiction in all genres into its unique New Writers’ Scheme. Find out more Looking for advice from industry professionals? From hints...

Meet The New RNA Committee

...eclectic career in the real world. I’ve worked at British Airways, the Daily Mirror and the BBC. I also spent a decade as the Head of History in a local...

RNA Conference 2018: Meet The Industry Professionals: Julia Silk

...love story is, for example, always on my wishlist, as is a gripping, textured historical novel based on factual events and characters. Obviously you should do your research, and there’s...

July 2018: Competition Monthly

...First 7,500 words plus 500 word synopsis. Prize: 1st Publishing contract and £500 advance / 2nd Full ms critique Closing date: 19 August 2018 Entry: £15 Details   The Historical...

Linda Tyler: The Laird’s Secret

...has made an enemy of Helen, who wants Alex for herself. The glamorous Helen sets out to drive a wedge between Christina and Alex, with dramatic consequences. What was the...

The Sapere Books Popular Romantic Fiction Award

...special Hannah Smith at Aria and, as always, my lovely agent Anne Williams at KHLA An interesting story: SING ME A SECRET was inspired by my own venture into musical...

October 2018: Competition Monthly

Make sure you always read the small print on competition rules. In the process of researching this month’s blog, I seem to have discounted more competitions than normal. This is...