Ann Evans: Hints & Tips #4

...I slept soundly.” It’s worth remembering too that dialogue should sound like real speech but actually it only gives the impression of real speech. Real speech would be littered with...

Ann Evans: Hints & Tips For New Writers #11

...totally unbelievable, because two people who love each other and then have an almighty fall out perhaps because of betrayal, will also be terribly hurt, and that hurt and vulnerability...

Ann Evans: Hints & Tips For New Writers #10

...Ann   Ann Evans writes romance under the name of Ann Carroll, she also writes thrillers, books for children, YA and reluctant readers. She is also a freelance feature writer...

Hints And Tips For New Writers #1

...I did. A Tropical Affair. It came back from a different editor, as in the meantime Elizabeth had moved from contemporary to historical books. Boo hoo! Skip forward in time,...

Ann Evans: Hints & Tips For New Writers #6

...and let them say those final magical words… Happy writing and stay safe everyone Ann   Ann Evans writes romance under the name of Ann Carroll, she also writes thrillers,...

Ann Evans: Hints & Tips For New Writers #8

...emotional and physical. Inner (emotional) comes from a character’s own moral standing, their beliefs, background, upbringing, personality, etc. Outer (physical) conflict comes from things beyond their control such as other...

The Fantasy Romantic Novel Award

...a rich and unique history that it almost becomes a character itself.   About the book: Daniel knows Erica’s special. She has the ability to slip between worlds to observe...

New Releases: May 2022

...local builder Gabriel Laforêt is determined to preserve the character of the place, and sparks fly…           Elena Collins (Judy Leigh)   The Witch’s Tree Dual...

Ros Rendle: The French Influence

...usually animals or figures depicting an occupation. Then some others were brought out as special commemorations. In my book, Flowers of Flanders, Rose gives hers to Michael when he goes...

New Releases January 2023

...is the eldest daughter… Can she follow in her mother’s footsteps?             Terri Brisbin: The Lady Takes It All Historical/Regency Romance Dragonblade Publishing Ebook and...

Charlotte Betts:  The Fading Of The Light

...character but the final decision is always because I really like the names. I’ll be living with them for at least a year! I wanted to set a book in...

Meet The Contenders For The Romantic Saga Awards 2020

...Romantic Novel Awards 2020? I’m massively honoured to have been shortlisted alongside such talented authors and Saga friends. * A Precious Gift, Rosie Goodwin, (Bonnier Books) Fleeing from an arranged...