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The Woolworths Girls – a WWII historical novel by @elaineeverest

I first met Elaine Everest two years ago when she and I were both contenders for the RNA’s New Writers’ Scheme Award. I interviewed Elaine here on my blog at the time, and it’s a great pleasure to welcome her back with news of her new release. The Woolworths Girls is published by Pan MacMillan,…… Continue reading The Woolworths Girls – a WWII historical novel by @elaineeverest

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25 random facts about me, plus some photos of Cornwall and other things

A belated Happy New Year! Apart from eating and drinking far too much, I’ve spent the Christmas holidays doing nothing except read and read, but I did also keep up with lots of my favourite bloggers. I came across the idea of answering these 25 random questions after reading one of my favourite blogs, Jaffa…… Continue reading 25 random facts about me, plus some photos of Cornwall and other things

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Good to meet you…author Elaine Violette

Elaine Violette is a veteran English teacher and member of Romance Writers of America, CT Romance Writers (CTRWA) and Charter Oak Romance writers (CORW). I’m delighted to welcome Elaine from across the pond today, especially as we’re enjoying a rare Indian summer here in England. It’s almost warm enough to sit outside, but we’ll play…… Continue reading Good to meet you…author Elaine Violette

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Good to meet you…author Katy Haye

Today I’m getting to know author Katy Haye, who’s arrived a little out of breath. I live in a hilly part of the world here in Yorkshire, and the steepness of the streets can sometimes be striking to people who live in flatter parts of England. (I have a friend who lives in Northamptonshire, and…… Continue reading Good to meet you…author Katy Haye

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Good to meet you…author Helen Pollard

Today I’m introducing an author I’ve met in real life. In fact, Helen Pollard and I met up again just last Saturday, along with a lovely group of authors who all live in t’north of England, and a fabulous time we had, talking about writing and all things romance. Helen’s a lovely person to be…… Continue reading Good to meet you…author Helen Pollard

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Good to meet you…author Marina Neary

I’m delighted to introduce author Marina Neary today. Marina and I have become cyber friends, but I’d love to meet Marina in real life. She’s led an interesting life, is a great story-teller, she’s funny, and could keep me enthralled for hours. Here is Marina’s bio (taken from her Goodreads page) Marina Julia Neary is…… Continue reading Good to meet you…author Marina Neary

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Good to meet you…author Julie Stock

I’m absolutely delighted to introduce today’s author, Julie Stock. I’ve met Julie in real life (not just drinking tea in my virtual garden, like my usual interviews :) ) as we were roomed in the same corridor at the Romantic Novelists’ Association conference last year. As you can guess from her photo, Julie has a…… Continue reading Good to meet you…author Julie Stock

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Good to meet you…author Jenny Harper

It’s lovely to introduce Jenny Harper today. Jenny is a member of the UK’s Romantic Novelists’ Association, and I met her last year at the RNA’s conference, along with a brilliant group of Scottish authors. Good to talk to you again, Jenny. Welcome to a spring-like England! Whereabouts in Scotland do you live, Jenny? I…… Continue reading Good to meet you…author Jenny Harper

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Good to meet you…author Linda Chamberlain

It seems a long while since I started one of my interviews in an upbeat fashion. Since last week the weather has actually taken a turn for the worse, and it’s now even colder. Not only that, Bradford City, my local football team, were knocked out of the FA Cup last night, and a black…… Continue reading Good to meet you…author Linda Chamberlain

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Good to meet you…author Allison Merritt – plus giveaway!

I can’t believe it’s October already, and that I’m welcoming the first of my autumn guests. At least we have a little bit of an Indian summer here. The sun’s out, my roses are still hanging on, and the leaves are still just clinging to the trees – but there’s a definite hint of chill…… Continue reading Good to meet you…author Allison Merritt – plus giveaway!