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...

Jo Allen: From Romance To Crime

...I’ve always read a lot of crime, though, and after a while I began to find romance a little… shall we say, limiting? When I read a romance I want...

Ask An Industry Expert: Marina De Pass

...still continued to take part in these this year, just the online versions! What advice would you give someone submitting to you? It does really makes a difference if I...

Callie Langridge: Unearth Treasures In Archives

...Perhaps even how that area administered the poor law, petty crimes, businesses, and factories – the list goes on. The National Archives holds the official government record. Now, I admit,...

Redditch Library

Goldsboro Books

Linda Tyler: The Laird’s Secret

...country house party, will be published in March. What advice would you give to aspiring authors? It’s what everyone says: don’t give up. Read widely, learn from others – and...

A. L. Lester – The Fog Of War

...about the same age I discovered historical and crime fiction…I graduated via fantasy—Anne McCaffrey and Katherine Kerr. I still read across a lot of different genres, although I don’t read...

Celebration For The Woolworth Girls By Elaine Everest: Author Interview

...talks about the history of the area and I’ve often left the event with fresh stories buzzing in my head. What advice would you give to aspiring authors? My advice...

Ask An Industry Expert: Juliet Pickering

...I’d love some coastal settings whether here in the UK or abroad. In terms of themes, I’m always looking for women that read as real—with common dilemmas. I love a...

Snow Days With You By Leonie Mack: Author Interview

...the book take you? To Chamonix! It certainly wasn’t a chore to head to the setting of this book. I had an amazing time there, soaking up the air of...

The Sapere Books Popular Romantic Fiction Award

...are real-life conflicts at the heart of the book. Nico’s a single dad with an eating disorder and an ex with addiction issues. Hannah has to fight off a swindling...