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Sarah Mayberry

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Melbourne, Australia

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Sarah Mayberry was born in Melbourne, Australia, and is the middle of three children. From the time that she first “stole” paper from kindergarten and stapled it together to make “books,” Sarah has always wanted to be a writer. In line with this ambition, on graduation from high school she completed a bachelor of arts degree majoring in professional writing, then sat down to write a book. When inspiration didn’t strike, she began to wonder if, perhaps, she needed to live some life first before writing about it.

This still left the burning question of how to pay the rent. She found her way into trade journalism, working off the principle that it was better to write anything for a living than nothing at all. Her time there lead to the opportun...more Sarah Mayberry was born in Melbourne, Australia, and is the middle of three children. From the time that she first “stole” paper from kindergarten and stapled it together to make “books,” Sarah has always wanted to be a writer. In line with this ambition, on graduation from high school she completed a bachelor of arts degree majoring in professional writing, then sat down to write a book. When inspiration didn’t strike, she began to wonder if, perhaps, she needed to live some life first before writing about it.

This still left the burning question of how to pay the rent. She found her way into trade journalism, working off the principle that it was better to write anything for a living than nothing at all. Her time there lead to the opportunity to launch a new decorator magazine for one of Australia’s major retailers, an invaluable and grueling experience that she found very rewarding.

But the opportunity to write fiction for a living soon lured Sarah away. She took up a post as storyliner on Australia’s longest running soap, Neighbours. Over two years she helped plot more than 240 hours of television, as well as writing freelance scripts. She remembers her time with the show very fondly — especially the dirty jokes and laughter around the story table — and still writes scripts on a freelance basis.

In 2003 she relocated to New Zealand for her partner’s work. There Sarah served as storyliner and story editor on the country’s top-rating drama, Shortland Street, before quitting to pursue writing full time.

Sarah picked up a love of romance novels from both her grandmothers, and has submitted manuscripts to Harlequin many times over the years. She credits the invaluable story structuring experience she learned on Neighbours as the key to her eventual success — along with the patience of her fantastic editor, Wanda.

Sarah is revoltingly happy with her partner of twelve years, Chris, who is a talented scriptwriter. Not only does he offer fantastic advice and solutions to writing problems, but he’s also handsome, funny and sexy. When she’s not gushing over him, she loves to read romance and fantasy novels, go to the movies, sew and cook for her friends. She has also become a recent convert to Pilates, which she knows she should do more often. (less)

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What's next and some great news

I had some truly lovely news this month - The Best Laid Plans (or the red umbrella book, as I call it, thanks to an awesome cover) is a finalist in the Romantic Book of the Year Awards down here in Australia. This award (known as the RuBY for short) is judged by readers, which makes it especially meaningful for me.

I am so thrilled that this book has found a home in readers' hearts. It was a bit...

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Books by Sarah Mayberry

Average rating: 3.78 · 3,811 ratings · 669 reviews · 39 distinct works

	Anything for You (Harlequin Blaze, #278) 3.80 avg rating — 417 ratings — published 2006 — 3 editions	My rating:
	Her Best Friend (Harlequin Superromance, #1626) 3.72 avg rating — 434 ratings — published 2010 — 7 editions	My rating:
	The Best Laid Plans 3.83 avg rating — 272 ratings — published 2010 — 5 editions	My rating:
	Her Best Worst Mistake 4.16 avg rating — 213 ratings — published 2012	My rating:
	She's Got It Bad (Harlequin Blaze, #464) 3.67 avg rating — 199 ratings — published 2009 — 5 editions	My rating:
	Can't Get Enough 3.74 avg rating — 188 ratings — published 2005 — 3 editions	My rating:
	All Over You (Secret Lives Of Daytime Divas, #2) (Harlequin Blaze, #320) 3.72 avg rating — 180 ratings — published 2007 — 4 editions	My rating:
	Hot Island Nights (Harlequin Blaze, #566) 3.95 avg rating — 159 ratings — published 2010 — 5 editions	My rating:
	Take on Me (Secret Lives of Daytime Divas, #1) (Harlequin Blaze, #314) 3.74 avg rating — 162 ratings — published 2007 — 3 editions	My rating:
	Below the Belt (Harlequin Blaze, #404) 3.61 avg rating — 156 ratings — published 2008 — 4 editions	My rating:

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Sarah Mayberry wrote a new blog post: What's next and some great news What's next and some great news I had some truly lovely news this month - The Best Laid Plans (or the red umbrella book, as I call it, thanks to an awesome cover) is a finalist in... read more »
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Sarah Mayberry made a comment on Nice things: "Oh, yay, Annita. That was my very first book ever. That one was definitely a labour of love! Never were so many words agonized over for so long. It's...more "
May 15, 2012 03:22pm
Sarah Mayberry made a comment on Ready to roll!!: "Hey Lemmony! I hope you enjoy the book. It was a labour of love - but they all are, at the end of the day! "
May 07, 2012 06:29am
Sarah Mayberry made a comment on Her Best Worst Mistake: "Hi cassandra. Thanks for your kind words. Yes, the book will be available on kindle, as well as nook, smash works, kobo and iTunes. I plan to load to...more "
Apr 27, 2012 10:48am
Sarah Mayberry said "yes" to attending the event: Giveaway of Tactical Deception by J.L. Saint date: March 14, 2012 12:00AM location: Maldivian Book Reviewer's Realm of Romance, Maldives description: ARC Review & Giveaway of Book 2 in the Silent Warrior series by J.L. Saint, Tactical Deception. Those who love action-packed romantic suspense with yummy military heroes would love this series!
Mar 13, 2012 10:21pm
Sarah Mayberry made a comment in the group Australian Women Writers Challenge — Are you an Australian Woman Writer? topic "Rachael wrote: "Hi Sarah - where are these novellas?? Can we read them yet?" They're quite old, actually, Rachael. I think they were published in 03 o...more "
Dec 11, 2011 02:54pm
Sarah Mayberry joined the Australian Women Writers Challenge group.
Dec 11, 2011 01:37pm · see group
Sarah Mayberry made a comment on her review of Until There Was You "hope you enjoy it as much as I did. "
Dec 10, 2011 01:36pm · see review
Sarah Mayberry gave to: Until There Was You by Kristan Higgins (Goodreads Author)	My rating:
This book totally worked for me. Hubby was away, so I lounged on the couch and powered through this book feeling very decadent and self indulgent. My absolute favourite Kiggins is One Of the Guys. I've re-read it several times, and I think this one i...more
Dec 07, 2011 01:18pm · see review
Sarah Mayberry voted for A Lot Like Love (FBI, #2) in Best Romance in the Semifinal Round of the 2011 Goodreads Choice Awards. cast your vote
Nov 17, 2011 12:05pm

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“She was an idiot. An adorable, gorgeous, feisty, funny, sweet, sexy idiot.”
― Sarah Mayberry, Her Best Friend

tags: contemporary-romance , funny , humour , romance

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“You realise you’re going to owe me dinner after this, right?”
“How does McDonald’s sound?”
“Inadequate.”
― Sarah Mayberry, Her Best Friend

tags: funny , humour , romance

19 people liked it

“If I let you go are you going to hit me again?”
“What do you think?”
“Then I’m not going to let you go.”
― Sarah Mayberry, Her Best Friend

tags: contemporary-romance , funny , humour , romance

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