Taking inspiration from The Guardian's 'Writers' Rooms', Sky Arts' 'The Write Place' and Book Chick City's excellent 'Where Stories Are Made'; My Writing Room is a fabulous fortnightly event, in which some of our favourite authors show us where the writerly magic happens, and tell us a little about their … [Read more...] about My Writing Room – Kate Lord Brown
Archives for April 2011
Review – Kissing Mr Wrong by Sarah Duncan
I love Sarah Duncan's books and having read Kissing Mr Wrong, I wasn't at all surprised that it was shortlisted for the RNA Romantic Novel of the Year Award 2011. Lu Edwards travels light. She's a cartoonist who likes her independence. While most of her friends have moved on to bigger homes, marriages and children, she doesn't even have a pet … [Read more...] about Review – Kissing Mr Wrong by Sarah Duncan
Novelicious Chats to…Kate Lord Brown
Hi Kate, Thank you for joining us today to answer a few questions for the Novelicious readers. Your book, The Beauty Chorus, is set during WW2, can you tell us how you researched for this period? I love the research for a new book, and have to put a time limit on myself – each new question and bit of information sparks off new lines of enquiry. … [Read more...] about Novelicious Chats to…Kate Lord Brown
Review – Mr Bishop & The Actress by Janet Mullany
What could be more important than a lady’s reputation, especially in 1814? I read the author’s previous book, Improper Relations and enjoyed meeting up with Viscount Shadderly and his family once again. This time the book is written from the point of view of the new steward in Viscount Shadderly’s household, Harry Bishop and Sophie Wallace, a scandalous actress who’s latest … [Read more...] about Review – Mr Bishop & The Actress by Janet Mullany
The Queens of Women’s Fiction
By Cesca Martin Calling all commoners! Everyone has royal wedding fever this week so to get into the spirit it is time to make your selections, enthusiastically wave your British flag and elegantly point us towards your... Queens of Women’s Fiction. I struggled to reduce my list of royalty (Marian Keyes? Wendy Holden? Catherine Alliot? Sophie Kinsella?... … [Read more...] about The Queens of Women’s Fiction