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Inheritance Books – Sue Barnard

I’m delighted to welcome Sue Barnard to Inheritance Books.

Hi Sue, welcome. Would you like a cuppa? Piece of fruit (pre-Christmas health kick, don’t you know)?Please, tell us a bit about yourself.

I was born in North Wales but have lived for most of my life in or around Manchester, apart from the three years which I spent studying French at Durham University. I’m married with two grown-up sons.

I’ve dabbled with writing, off and on, for many years, but it’s only during the past ten years or so,...

Writing – but does it make you happy (or Winter Tales)

Do you ever feel like you need a good whinge?It’s a Brit thing. The weather gets damp and horrible and we all feel the need for a good whinge followed by a cup of tea and a warm scone. I was indulging in just such a whinge about how little money writers make, when the Whingee said (patiently)“Yes, but does it make you happy?”

This made me shut up and think (I can’t multi-task). This week, not one, but two anthologies were released, each containing a story from me. One is Kisses and Cupcakes ,...

A whole new short story anthology – with cupcakes!

I’ve just got back from a week away (half-term with the kids) and found an email to tell me that the new Choc Lit anthology ‘Kisses and Cupcakes‘ will be out soon! Hooray!

Just like the first Choc Lit Love Match anthology, this book contains a collection of short stories from other Choc Lit writers (some of my favourite romance writers!) and each story contains a cupcake recipe that is in some way related to the story. At least one storyinvolves gin and tonic cakes…

It’s available to pre-order...

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...