Richard Gould – Nothing Man

...writes under the pseudonym R J Gould and is a (rare male) member of the Romantic Novelists’ Association. He participated in the New Writers’ Scheme. Having been published by Headline...

Elaine Roberts: Moving Forwards With History

...1914, encouraging everyone to back the country and the men that were risking their lives on the front line. I became fascinated and disturbed by the innocence of the time,...

Hints & Tips For New Writers #19

...me know at jenni.fletcher.author@gmail.com and I’ll add you to the list. * Jenni Fletcher writes Historical Romance novels for Mills & Boon and is extremely behind with her current deadline....

Sheila Riley: The Orphan Daughter

...storyline before I wrote it. I wrote a few drafts until I was happy, and the story as it is now evolved. However, nothing gets wasted. All the bits of...

New Releases: November 2020

...            Kathleen McGurl: The Forgotten Gift dual timeline/historical HQ ebook 11th November 2020 What would you do to protect the ones you love? Secrets abound...

Heidi Swain – The Christmas Wish List

...for RNA lunches, author events etc – as long as a deadline isn’t looming – otherwise, it’s all work and no play! What was your journey to publication? I always...

Meet The Contenders For The Goldsboro Books Historical Romantic Novel Award 2020

...French chateau for a week as the contemporary storyline of the book is set in a French chateau. How does it feel to be a contender for the Romantic Novel...

Alison May – Finalist In The Indie Editor Of The Year Category

...tutor, and former Chair of the RNA. She offers structural and line editing services to a select group of clients, focussing on romantic and commercial womens’ fiction. When she’s not...

Ask An Industry Expert: Karen Sullivan

...And, in the romance line, what type of submissions are you personally looking for at the moment? Romances that are not straightforward, where there is a sense of jeopardy. I...

The Lumberjills – Mick Arnold

...original tagline stated – Captain Vimes is looking for a fifty foot dragon he believes can help him with his enquires (or something like that?)! Can you tell us what...

January 2019: Competition Monthly

...subscriber / £6 non Details   Flash 500 Fiction Competition Theme: Open, 500 words max Prize: £300 / £200 / £100 Closing date: Next deadline 31 March 2019 Entry: £5...

Jackie Collins Award For Romantic Thrillers Category

...Suzanne writes historical fiction, predominantly dual timeline and set in France. Her books feature courageous women in extraordinary circumstances with love and family at the heart of all her stories....