Monthly Archives: May 2012

As our second International Chick Lit Month ends, we’d like to thank all those who took part. To all the brilliant authors who shared their stories and advice: Mandy Baggot; Lauren Baratz-Logsted; Rebecca L. Boschee; Claudia Carroll; Sue Dharmapala; Miranda … Continue reading →

Dear Sinead, OK, so your first two novels have been turned down and you’re feeling down and very despondent. Yes you could wallpaper your entire house with the rejection letters. Yes you feel ill every time you see that self-addressed envelope … Continue reading →

1) Seeing your book on a shelf is amazing….but it’s also terrifying. When I got my first publishing deal I was over the moon that someone else – someone with expertise and knowledge about writing – thought my efforts were … Continue reading →

Dear Me, It’s me (confusing I know, but hang in there kid). This is a message from the future – woo-oo-oo! – and I’m writing this to give you some advice that will stop you worrying quite so much and … Continue reading →

When I thought about what to write for International Chicklit Month I kept being drawn to Helen Fielding’s less famous creation, International Woman of Mystery: Olivia Joules. She sticks in my mind. It must have been slightly terrifying to follow … Continue reading →

Introduction by Amy Bromberg **Giveaway is now closed** Today, we welcome Dina Silver and her debut novel, “One Pink Line.” A graduate of Purdue University, Dina has spent the past fifteen years feeding her red wine habit by working as … Continue reading →

Introduction by Melissa Amster Given that Jane Green is one of the most well known names and faces of chick lit, it should be no surprise why we asked her to write a piece for International Chick Lit Month. You … Continue reading →

The Song Remains the Same – Allison Winn Scotch by Annmarie Ottman, of Chicklit Club Thirty-two-year-old Nell Slattery is one of only two passengers to survive a plane crash. A week after the crash, she emerges from a coma with … Continue reading →

Keeping Up With The Moriartys by Nicola Moriarty Recently I discovered (along with the millions of others that tuned in to watch The Voice here in Australia) that singer Guy Sebastian has a brother. A brother who also sings, and … Continue reading →