Women have taken all four spots on the shortlist for best novel of 2013 in the Costa Book Awards, with Bernadette Bishop, who passed away in July, among those selected. … [Read more...] about Costa Book Awards 2013 – Late Author Leads All Female Shortlist
Archives for November 2013
Behind the Scenes at a Publishing House – Fact and Fiction: Getting Lost in the Past
In the next part of our series, author Sophia Tobin talks about the appeal of historical fiction and why she loves writing it. Recently, I was asked why I decided to write historical fiction. Of course, it's because I love reading historical fiction – but there are two main reasons why reading it and writing it appeals. The first is escapism. The Silversmith’s Wife … [Read more...] about Behind the Scenes at a Publishing House – Fact and Fiction: Getting Lost in the Past
Win! Christmas Dinner Delivered from Hello Fresh!
To celebrate the release of Holly Kingston’s hilarious Christmas novella, A Cinderella Christmas, which is currently only 77p on Amazon, we’re giving away fabulously festive prizes every day until Wednesday 4th December. On the seventh day of Christmas, Novelicious gave to me … an entire Christmas dinner delivered from Hello Fresh! Weeks of planning, endless nights of recipe … [Read more...] about Win! Christmas Dinner Delivered from Hello Fresh!
Exclusive! Novelicious Chats To…Alexandra Potter
We're huge Alexandra Potter fans here at Novelicious and were thrilled when she stopped by to talk about her latest book, The Love Detective, which is out on January 2nd 2014. Can you tell us a little bit about the book you've been working on? Absolutely! I have just finished The Love Detective, which is the first book in a brand new series. I'm very excited as … [Read more...] about Exclusive! Novelicious Chats To…Alexandra Potter
Review – Calling Mrs Christmas by Carole Matthews
Reviewed by Susan Lobban Cassie Smith’s life has been in the doldrums since she lost her job and now Christmas is approaching it fills her with dread rather than the usual joy. Job interviews are going nowhere and the highlight of her day is deciding what to have for dinner. People say stick to what you know and Cassie knows Christmas so she decides to create a business … [Read more...] about Review – Calling Mrs Christmas by Carole Matthews