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10 Things You Should Know If You Want To Write Books as a Career by Milly Johnson I – like all authors – am always being asked for our advice and I suspect it’s because people want to know all … Continue reading →

The chick lit label has come to encompass many kinds of stories, but for me, chick lit will always mean romantic comedy. It’s my favourite type of chick lit to read, and it’s what I love to write. That means, … Continue reading →

I’ve written and told stories for as long as I can remember. I love books and I always dreamed that one day I’d write one and get it published, but to be honest I didn’t think for one moment that … Continue reading →

Dear Me, Honestly, Kate, will you get on with it? You’ve got a novel’s worth of excuses. There’s that Open University degree you’re doing because you’re the only person at work who isn’t a graduate and it makes you feel … Continue reading →

We have two SIGNED copies of Sue Welfare’s latest novel ‘Cooking Up A Storm’ to give away to UK and Ireland based entrants. To enter, just let us know: What is your favourite thing to cook? MORE ABOUT COOKING UP … Continue reading →

Earlier this year I met my idol Jackie Collins. OK, I didn’t technically meet her: she was beamed into the ITV studios from her boudoir in LA (I don’t know if she has a boudoir, but I like to think … Continue reading →

Dear Unpublished Shari So. Ever since you were a teenager reading Jackie Collins and Judith Krantz under the duvet using only the light of an electric blanket, you’ve wanted to be a writer. You’ve also wanted to live in LA, … Continue reading →

Our guest today: Alyson Richman Why she rocks: Her narrative is addicting! Her latest: The Lost Wife Our thoughts: Had a tough day?  Then get lost in this beautiful novel. Where you can read more about Alyson: Her website or … Continue reading →

Dos and Don’ts for creating a swoonworthy rom-com hero by Hester Browne 1. Do think about what he does rather than just what he looks like OK, so having a strong jaw and twinkly blue eyes goes a long way, … Continue reading →

The book that … with Paige Toon 1. The book that got you hooked on reading The Faraway Tree by Enid Blyton. It was so magical. My brother and I were addicted to the entire series and I think I … Continue reading →