The Contemporary Romantic Novel Award

...predominantly in the last fifty years. Please also consider our other categories to see if the book you are entering might fit into another, more suitable one. Current holder A...

Caroline Bell Foster: Interview With An Author

...children had become less dependant. With themes of substance, Caroline’s latest novels defy convention and celebrate modern day Britain with several titles set primarily in the East Midlands, where she...

The Historical Romantic Novel Award

...process Register as a judge Gallery The Historical Romantic Novel Award For stories set in the past showing historic worlds, where romance forms a substantive and crucial part of the...

Claire Fenby – Finalist In The Media Star Of The Year Category

...ten awards will be announced during the Romantic Novelists’ Association’s Winter Party and Industry Awards ceremony, which is being held at the Leonardo Royal Hotel London City, 8-14 Cooper’s Row,...

Rachel Gilbey – Finalist In The Media Star Of The Year Category

...Reads over seven years ago, Rachel has discovered just how much the book community means to her, and has even created her own ideal job of organising blog tours. She...

Clare Coombes – Finalist In The Agent Of The Year Category

...from northern writers and those from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds into the hands of readers. The genre has so much depth and is integral to the publishing industry and I will...

Romatic Novelists’ Association Industry Awards 2023: Winners Announced

...the ten awards were announced during the Romantic Novelists’ Association’s Winter Party and Industry Awards ceremony, which was held at the Leonardo Royal Hotel London City on Monday 13th November...

Hannah Schofield – Finalist In The Agent Of The Year Category

...in my career – I’m delighted that my love for and championing of all kinds of romantic fiction have been noticed already! This is truly a career highlight for me...

RNA 60th Anniversary – How To Write Romance – Characters

...from some of our bestselling author members, who all have a wealth of experience and expertise. We hope these posts will be informative and interesting to both new and seasoned...

Kate Nash – Finalist In The Agent Of The Year Category

...Kate has seen every side of publishing and set up her own literary agency so she could do “the best job in publishing”. Kate’s reading tastes – from crime fiction...

From The Chair Of The RNA…

...assume that experience would be shared by everyone. But I know that this hasn’t necessarily been the case, and that the RNA hasn’t always provided a supportive environment for black...

Boldwood Books – Finalist In The Publisher And/or Editor Of The Year Category

...publishes the very best in commercial fiction across romance, women’s fiction, historical fiction, saga, crime and thriller. Boldwood was awarded RNA Publisher of the Year in 2021, and Independent Publisher...