I’m delighted to welcome author friend Ruby Moone to my blog today, on one of the hottest weeks of the year so far. We’re not used to these hot temperatures here in the north of England, but I’ve got us some chilled Vimto and some Fab ice lollies. Hopefully that will keep us cool as…… Continue reading Good to meet you…author Ruby Moone (@RubyMooneWriter)
It’s a great pleasure to welcome author Merryn Allingham today. Merryn is a fellow member of the Romantic Novelists’ Association, and I was excited to find her latest book features a trip on the Orient Express. I love travelling by rail around Europe and this is a journey I’ve always wanted to do. Merryn is…… Continue reading A history of the Orient Express and A Tale of Two Sisters, by Merryn Allingham @canelo @merrywrites
It’s a great please to welcome romance author, friend and fellow Romantic Novelists’ Association member Marie Laval today. I got to know Marie through my first novel, The Silk Romance, which is set in Lyon, which is where Marie comes from. I first interviewed Marie here on my blog almost five years ago, and since…… Continue reading The supernatural story of the Blue Men of the Scottish sea @MarieLaval1
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
Summer in northern England has been a bit of a wash out this year, and the skies here are gloomy again today, so I’m hoping my guest has brought some southern sunshine with her. The kettle’s on, and I have a big plate of scones, cream, and jam ready especially. Now I’m waiting for my…… Continue reading Good to meet you…author Jane Jackson
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
I’ve made plenty of hot drinks for my guest today, and a big pile of toasted tea cakes, in an attempt to provide her with some warmth. It’s a dull, grey, rainy January day here in Yorkshire, and although the weather is unseasonably mild for us, for Linda Andrews the chill is a shock to…… Continue reading Good to meet you…author Linda Andrews, plus #giveaway!
I’m absolutely thrilled to welcome author Teresa Medeiros today. Teresa is a best-selling author in America, with a staggering ten million books in print. All of her books have been bestsellers in her country, featuring on the New York Times, USA Today and Publishers Weekly bestseller lists. She’s also a seven-time Rita finalist, two-time PRISM…… Continue reading Good to meet you…author Teresa Medeiros
You may have heard that the Tour de France is about to start in Yorkshire next weekend, and we Yorkshire folk are bursting with pride at having our county at the heart of this world-class sporting event. Last year the travel guide Lonely Planet named Yorkshire one of the best places to visit in the…… Continue reading The romantic landscape and history of Plumpton Rocks
A few weeks ago I came across this list on US blog Heroes and Heartbreakers, naming the ten Regency romances you should read. The author did say it was her own opinion – and I know these types of list are always contentious! – but to be honest, I was pretty amazed that the author…… Continue reading Georgette Heyer – mistress of Regency
Helena Fairfax 