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I am utterly delighted to welcome fellow Romantic Novelists’ Association colleague Jenny Harper to my writing blog today! Jenny lives in Edinburgh, Scotland, though she was born in India and … Source: Jenny Harper – Love me, love my character |

There are so many Christmas books published every year and it can be difficult to decide which to read. I hope to help with this week’s Christmas book review which is a real cracker if you… Source: The Christmas Promise

It’s always lovely when a friend’s book is snapped up by a publisher, and I was delighted to hear that Kate Blackadder’s novel, Stella’s Christmas Wish  had been bought by Edinburgh-based Black and White. And now publication is finally here! Go

I’m having a bit of a fan girl thing at the moment – and in between blinking in awe at the light bulb moments, I’m learning a fair bit about how to write. I’ve written ten books (eight published an…

Can you believe it’s Hallowe’en already? And I’m delighted to be hosting Helena Fairfax again. This time, appropriately, she’s talking about her new release, a collection of romantic suspense. It’s a fascinating post, so do read on! Hallowe’en is the

A Suitable Lie is, without a doubt, one of my top reads of this year.  It is a book that made me feel very emotional and so sympathetic towards the main character Andy. Andy is a single father, bri… Source:

I was at a party once where a well-established mystery novelist told me she was lucky if she managed to write for an hour or two a day, the bulk of her schedule being consumed with book promotions,… Source: Balance

Passionate about reading and writing Source: Take Five Authors – Passionate about reading and writing

Since I decided to give Ava Bliss in The Christmas Promise the career of milliner I’ve taken a lot more interest in hats. Before I go further, here’s a quick summary of terms: But, basi… Source: Hattiness is a state

Jennifer Ash is a new name on the block – but only newish… She is a historical mystery writer – but with a romantic edge… On closer questioning Jennifer will admit to a life… Source: Introducing Jennifer Ash and The Outlaw’s Ransom

Sometime ago I heard a writer say she often felt like answering the ‘where do you get your ideas’ question by saying she picked them up in a charity shop. I laughed, thinking I might use the line t… Source:

I’ve been in my editing cave for the past three weeks. It’s sort of like a bear being in their hibernation cave… except bears tend to lose weight during hibernation. There is a shared reputation fo… Source: The editing cave

Friday 2nd September saw me clambering on a train headed for Oxford, and my first Historical Novel Society Conference. This was my third writing-related conference this year (first Scottish Associa… Source: Historical fiction: alive and kicking in Oxford – Take Five

Recently I was asked what I meant when I termed something a ‘professional courtesy’ so I’ve decided to use my spot on Take Five Authors to explain it. I’m an author. I consi… Source: Professional courtesy – Take Five Authors

Six years ago, I did a half day course with Michael Hauge. Who’s he, you ask. Well he’s the guy that most of Hollywood goes to for help to improve their scripts and storylines. He’s worked with the… Source: The

Discovering a lovely review, written by a total stranger, of one of my books on Amazon fills me with a warm glow. That someone has found my book out of the many millions out there, read it, ‘got’ i… Source:

I love writing for the online magazine, Love a Happy Ending. I have a new article there today on beaches in Scotland. They may not be your average idea of sun, sea and sand, but boy, are they beautiful! Source:

I love the research connected to my books. Research trips for The Christmas Promise took me repeatedly to London – Camden (including cafes that sold great cake and shops that sold incredible … Source: Research: Sue shares her methods –

I’ve found a star! At least, I’m happy to be hosting Lynda Stacey today – she won Choc Lit and Whole Story Audiobooks 2015 Search for a Star competition, so she must be a shining light … And I’m very much looking

This is Jane Jackson’s second visit to my blog, and I’m delighted she wants to come back. I love her novels and their fabulous evocative covers – and now she has a new one out!  Welcome back, Jane –and please tell