We're so pleased with this year's shortlist and have enjoyed each and every one of these titles. AN AUTUMN CRUSH, Milly Johnson (Simon and Schuster) GIRL ON THE RUN, Jane Costello (Simon and Schuster) MEET ME AT THE CUPCAKE CAFE, Jenny Colgan (Little Brown) SUMMER LOVING, Allie Spencer (Arrow/Random) YOU DON'T HAVE TO SAY YOU LOVE ME, Sarra Manning … [Read more...] about The Melissa Nathan Award 2012 Shortlist
Archives for April 2012
Novelicious Chats to… Pippa Wright
You know how we love Pippa Wright, right? Well we do and her books are really very funny and she's answered some questions for us... 1. Can you tell us a little about your average writing day? I try to go for a walk or a run before I start work in the morning. Let’s be honest, it’s pretty much always a walk. And sometimes it’s a lie-in. … [Read more...] about Novelicious Chats to… Pippa Wright
Novel News – Frisky Business by Clodagh Murphy
I can verify that Clodagh Murphy books are awesome. The covers, though lovely, are a bit gentle; you wouldn't necessarily think that the contents are punchy and sharp and full of laughs, but they are. Clodagh's next book is out in June and it's called Frisky Business. It really does sound cracking... Romy Fitzgerald's life is firmly on track. She runs a … [Read more...] about Novel News – Frisky Business by Clodagh Murphy
Rosie Fiore’s Top Tips for Writers
1. Before you start writing, read a lot and widely, but be aware that when you’re in the process, another writer’s voice can creep in. It can often be a good idea to stop reading other writers (especially in your genre) when you’re writing. 2. Write every day. Set a limit that works for you: a number of words, a chunk of plot or a time limit, but – Write. Every. … [Read more...] about Rosie Fiore’s Top Tips for Writers
Review – Black Heart Blue by Louisa Reid
Reviewed by Amanda Keats Rebecca has to attend her beautiful twin sister Hephzi's funeral. But it's all a farce. She knows what really happened to her sister and now she is alone at the vicarage, with The Mother and The Father. Will she be brave enough to finally escape the hold her parents have over her, having led such a closed-off life? A book that starts with a … [Read more...] about Review – Black Heart Blue by Louisa Reid