Mistletoe, presents, sumptuous food, decorations, snow… or heat. Christmas memories are often wonderful, though sometimes sad or depressing. We want everyone to be happy on this day, yet some aren’t. Which makes for some amazing story ideas! I’ve just finished writing my first Christmas novella, and whilst I wrote, I wondered what prompted others authors to write in this very special sub-genre. So, I invited three fantastic festive writers to join me at the Table… and now hope you will come along as well as we sample Christmas cake, champagne, and some heart-warming stories. Please welcome Susanne Bellamy, Catherine Bilson …
Just a Love Story | Lyn and Dave
Part 1: **Trigger warning: Domestic violence **
Kiss and Tell | Meet Fleur McDonald
West Australian author Fleur McDonald has a head full of stories and a heart that gravitates toward social issues. Fleur’s rural romance and women’s fiction novels have sold over 500,000 copies, and she takes her role as an advocate for women just as seriously as her writing. A Western Australian representative for Australian Women in Agriculture, a working member behind the scenes on the National Rural Women’s Coalition and a Rotarian, Fleur is also the founder and chair of a not-for-profit organisation called Breaking the Silence which helps families affected by domestic violence.
The Upcoming Famous and Fabulous Romance Writers | Is it the words that count, or the word count?
Of course ultimately it’s the words, but in this month’s blog, like the Olivers of the creative world, we look at the strategies and tactics some of us employ to kick our word counts up a gear and make ourselves more productive. We want more!
Tips from an Industry Insider | Advances, royalties and other publishing terms
This month I define some common but little understood terms that frequently cause confusion for people who don’t work in a publisher’s office.
Simply Writing | THE BLURB PAINTS A THOUSAND WORDS…
The Oxford Dictionary defines a blurb as ‘a short description of a book, film, or other product written for promotional purposes.’ A great definition, yet a blurb is so much more than the word ‘description’ suggests.
Cover Crush | November
The end is almost here. November has come. We only have a few weeks left of 2018 and I’m not sure where all the time went. As usual, our member’s latest monthly releases are a feast for the eyes and there is nothing I look forward to more than opening up the RWA’s Heart’s Talk to celebrate what this community has to offer.
Member New Releases | November 2018
Lavender LadyJanice BridgesDaisychain PublishingDigitalLearn MoreCursedKeri ArthurKA PublishingDigital & PrintLearn MoreThe Other WifeJuliet BellHQ DigitalDigital & PrintLearn MoreHer Forgotten Lover’s HeirAnnie WestHarlequin Mills & BoonDigital & PrintLearn MoreChristmas in Ghost Gum SpringsNicole FlocktonEscape PublishingDigitalLearn MoreThe House at Flynn’s CrossingElisabeth RoseEscape PublishingDigitalLearn MoreLost Without YouRachael JohnsHQDigital & PrintLearn MoreFollow Your Star HomeElizabeth Ellen CarterBluestocking BellesDigitalLearn MoreThe Promise of the BellsElizabeth Ellen CarterElizabeth Ellen CarterDigitalLearn MoreA Night of AngelsElizabeth Ellen CarterDragonblade PublishingDigitalLearn MoreThe Dairy Farmer’s DaughterSarah WilliamsSerenade PublishingDigital & PrintLearn MoreGetting EvenAvril TremayneHarlequin Mills & BoonDigital & PrintLearn MoreThe Widow of BallaratDarry FraserHarlequin MiraDigital & PrintLearn MoreOn the Same PagePenelope JanuBrio BooksDigital & …
New Instagram Account!
Romance Writers of Australia is opening a new Instagram account. We’d love all members to support and follow the brand new, sparkly account so we’re running a competition just for members! Be in the running to win a Booktopia gift voucher worth $30! How to enter: Follow the new Instagram account @rwaaus Share a photo of where you write (use the hashtags as listed in the banner above) The photo with the most likes win! Opens 1st November and closes 2nd December 2018! *T&C You need to be both and #rwaaus instagram follower as well as a RWAus member. The competition …
The Tasting Table | A Romantic Degustation
Welcome to a different Tasting Table, a lovely gathering of three successful authors to share experiences from their careers. Please join in welcoming Anne Gracie, Annie Seaton, and Anna Jacobs. The wealth of experience at the table makes for interesting insights and I invite you to choose your favourite drink and come sit with us for a while. Anne Gracie, Annie Seaton and Anna Jacobs