June Kearns's Blog, page 30
November 1, 2014
New Romantics Press Author Showcase
An ‘Author Showcase? So what, you ask?
Friends, let us tell you that four indie authors hosting an Author Showcase in a one of Waterstones flagship London bookstores is no mean feat. It has required determination on our part and the belief and open mindedness of Waterstones to ‘take us on’. On top of that, we’ve produced eight quality novels with proven sales records and have demonstrated our ability to deliver a night no one will forget.
This Author Showcase is the culmination of a dream. One...
October 31, 2014
Hocus Pocus ’14 and Hallowe’en Fun
Originally posted on Lizzie Lamb:
HOCUS POCUS ’14 OFFICAL LAUNCH DATE AND FREE DOWNLOAD
Today is the official launch date of the Hallowe’en short story anthology – HOCUS POCUS ’14.
To celebrate the event, the short story anthology will be FREE to download from 31st October to 2nd November. So grab yours now. The contributors have organised a Facebook Event which will run through the whole day in hourly slots. There will be lots of giveaways to celebrate the launch of Hocus Pocus, so please come...
October 29, 2014
Rosie’s Book review Team #RBRT Diane reviews Boot Camp Bride by Lizzie Lamb
Originally posted on Rosie Amber:
Today’s book review come from Diane, she blogs at http://www.fictionzeal.com
Diane chose to read and review Boot Camp Bride (From the July Book review Challenge)
Boot Camp Bride by Lizzie Lamb
Boot Camp Bride by Lizzie Lamb
Charlene (Charlee) Montague’s dream after graduation had been to report breaking news from a war zone. She has high ambitions to live up to the successful careers her parents and brothers have achieved. Instead, she has to make do with her new...
October 28, 2014
Hallowe’en and all that Hocus Pocus!
Originally posted on thewriteromantics:
It’s almost October 31st, and that means only one thing…Hallowe’en’s coming!Unless you’ve been on another planet for the last few months, you’ll know that The Write Romantics are publishing an anthology of short stories, all with winter or Christmas themes. It’s called Winter Tales and will be launched on November 8th. We found writing short stories very different to creating the novels we usually work on, and it’s made us look at other short story writ...
October 17, 2014
If You Don’t Have a Dream
The third member of New Romantics Press talks about her path to publication.
October 10, 2014
Hold on Tight to Your Dreams
Originally posted on Joanne Guidoccio:
Welcome to my Second Acts Series!
Today, we have Lizzie Lamb chatting about the dream that simmered for over three decades before coming to fruition.
Here’s Lizzie!
Briefly describe your first act.
I’ve always wanted to be a writer. However, like most aspiring writers I had bills to pay and commitments to meet. I’m not the sort of person who could starve in a garret in order to write, or the kind of woman who would expect her husband/partner to support her f...
September 22, 2014
Guest author June Kearns—coming home to a place you’ve never been before
Originally posted on Barb Taub:
It’s extremely rare for me to write to another author and ask permission to review their work. But when I read June Kearns’ The 20’s Girl, the Ghost, and All That Jazz, I immediately asked her to be my guest here so we could talk about her books. (Okay, first I grabbed AnEnglishwoman’s Guide to the Cowboy because I just couldn’t resist. Then I asked June. Don’t judge me.)
My review follows, but first please join me in welcoming June.
Star War, Star Trek, or Starf...
September 21, 2014
September 15, 2014
Romancing September #RomancingSeptember – Day 10
Originally posted on Rosie Amber:
Welcome to Day10 of Romancing September Across The World Tour. Today our guest is June Kearns. Catch up with more fromJunein a few hours with the second part of our tour when Stephanie chats to her.
The 20’sGirl,The Ghost and All That Jazz – June Kearns
Where is your home town?
I grew up in Buckinghamshire, but now live in Leicester in the UK.
How long have you been writing romance?
Since winning a national magazine competition in the 70s, for the first chapter of...
September 12, 2014
Romancing September #RomancingSeptember – Day 12
Originally posted on Rosie Amber:
Welcome to Day12 of Romancing September Across The World Tour. Today our guest is Adrienne Vaughan. Catch up with more fromAdriennein a few hours with the second part of our tour when Stephanie chats to her.
Where is your home town?
I’m lucky enough to have two home towns, Leicester where I was born and Dublin where I was brought up.
How long have you been writing romance?
I wrote my first novel over 20 years ago, it might yet see the light of day. The Hollow Hea...
