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Good to meet you…author Rhoda Baxter

Rhoda Baxter:

Today I’m over at Helena Fairfax’s blog, talking about, amoung other things, which fictional character I’d like to marry…

Originally posted on Helena Fairfax:

On this frosty November day it’s lovely to welcome my guest, author Rhoda Baxter. It’s bonfire night (Guy Fawkes night) in the UK tonight, so I’ve got in some parkin* and, since it’s so cold (well – let’s be honest – since there’s actually any type of weather!), there’s also a great big steaming pot of tea.

Hope you’ve wrapped...

Guest blogger: Rhoda Baxter

Rhoda Baxter:

I’m getting out and about today. I’ve never been to Australia in real life…

Originally posted on Australian Romance Readers Association:

The wonder of a slow burn romance

I write romance, but my TV viewing is mostly comedy and detective series, rather than love films. In my childhood I loved shows like The Scarecrow and Mrs King, Dempsey and Makepeace, Moonlighting, then there was Friends and Spaced and now I adore Castle and The Big Bang Theory. What do these shows have in common?...

Self Printed 3.0 blog splash!

Today I’m taking part in the Self Printed blog splash to launch the lovely Catherine Ryan Howard‘s updated Self Printed book.

I’m a trad published writer (albeit with an indie publisher), so why am I interested in Self publishing? Because I think there’s a lot I can learn from indie authors. I follow Catherine’s very informative blog for all the interesting hints and tips on marketing and insights into selling that I pick up. Plus we Jem and the Holograms fans have to support each other. :-)

So...

Inheritance Books: Christie Barlow

This week I’m delighted to welcome Christie Barlow onto the blog.

Thank you very much for inviting me to chat on your page about my Inheritance books.

It’s my pleasure, Christie. Please, grab a seat on the comfy sofa and tell us a bit about yourself.

I started writing diaries as a small child after receiving my first five year diary with its own special key to keep to lock up my thoughts one Christmas. I filled these diaries with writings of my childhood for over ten years and I still have all...

Inheritance Books: Pippa Croft

This week, I’ve got the lovely Pippa Croft, whose recent books are spicy romances set in an fabulouslyglam version of Oxford.

Hi Pippa, welcome to Inheritance Books. Pull up a pew. Would you like a slice of cake?

Now that we’re comfy. Please, tell us a bit about yourself.

I write fun sexy, escapist romance for Penguin, Piatkus, Headline and various US publishers. When I’m not writing, I love to escape the office and go walking, swimming, running, cycling, and surfing. If I can do all that on a s...

Goodreads book review: Girl From Mars by Julie Cohen

Girl From Mars by Julie Cohen

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Every so often there’s a book that you pick up and it speaks to you instantly. For me, Girl From Mars was just that sort of book. I recognised the type of people in it and definitely recognised the dynamics of the friendship Fil has with Jim and Digger.

The comic book geek side of things was very entertaining and I loved the insight into how Fil sees the world. There are two potential suitors in this book and I honestly did not know which one...

Goodreads Book review: Joss Whedon Geek King of the Universe by Amy Pascale

Joss Whedon: Geek King of the Universe – A Biography by Amy Pascale

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Amy Pascale is clearly a big fan and treats her subject with reverence. This is a biography of Joss Whedon through his work. That suits me fine because I hoped to learn something from it.

I didn’t watch Buffy when I was a teenager (despite being right in the middle of the target demographic at the time). The first time I came across anything by Joss Whedon was when I watched Dr Horrible. I totally loved i...

Inheritance Books: Kirsty Ferry

This week I’m delighted to chat to my fellow Choc Lit author Kirsty Ferry about her Inheritance Books.

Hi Kirsty, welcome to Inheritance Books. Please tell us a bit about yourself.

I’m married and have a thirteen year old son. I live in the north east of England and my day job is in a local University. My first Choc Lit book, Some Veil Did Fall, is due out the 7th of October, but I have also self-published four other books on Amazon and had several articles and short stories featured in magazin...

Come and meet Rhoda Baxter …

Originally posted on The Romaniacs:

Today we’re to find out what makes Choc Lit author Rhoda Baxter tick.

Hi Rhoda, and welcome to one of the comfiest sofas in the entire universe. Jane Lovering left a few Hob Nob crumbs but I think we’ve got rid of most of them now.

I see she’s left some chocolate stains too. I’ll just sit here on the other side of the sofa…

Put your feet up, grab a scone or a bit of cake and I’ll pour the coffee.

Ooh, cake please. That looks lovely. Yum. I’ll try not to get cru...

Inheritance Books: Laura E James

This week’s Inheritance Books are from fellow ChocLiteer Laura E James. If you haven’t read any of Laura’s books before, I’d say they are immersive and harrowing romances – a bit like Jodi Picoult, but British. I’m a fan.

Laura James

Hi Rhoda and thank you for inviting to chat about my Inheritance Books.

It’s a pleasure! Take a seat. Would you like a cuppa? Or aslice of cheesecake?

Now that we’re comfy, please, tell us a bit about yourself.

I write romantic fiction for Choc Lit and due to submitti...