Welcome to Fabulous Fiction, a blog by Stella Quinn which celebrates books so good, you just want to hug them when you’re done reading. It has been such a treat this month to have Fiona Marsden as my guest on the Fabulous Fiction blog. Her newest release A Matter of Trust was published by Escape Publishing on 4 July 2021. What is the world saying? Helen on Goodreads says of Fiona’s novel A Matter of Trust: This is a beautiful second chance romance, lots of emotions flowing off the pages and through the characters in this one and Fiona Marsden …
Three things I learned while writing… A Home Like Ours
Welcome to the RWAs ‘Three Things I Learned’ blog. Author Fiona Lowe is an Australian award winning and best selling author of contemporary fiction. Fiona’s many accolades include a RITA (Romance Writers of America) and a Ruby (our homegrown romantic book of the year award) Fiona’s stories touch on family and relationships and she’s here today to tells us three things she learned from writing her latest novel ‘A Home Like Ours’. Welcome Fiona!
Kiss and Tell | Léonie Kelsall
Léonie Kelsall is a chameleon of the fiction world, writing fantasy, steamy contemporary romance, suspense, outback noir, sci-fi and most recently rural romance. Her latest release, The Wattle Seed Inn, was published by Allen & Unwin in paperback, eBook and audio this month. The story follows PR executive Gabrielle as she tackles a major fixer-upper project in South Australia’s countryside. Converting the dilapidated inn into a thriving business is no mean feat and puts her smack-bang in the path of local stonemason, Hayden. As with Léonie’s 2020 novel The Farm at Peppertree Crossing, The Wattle Seed Inn is full of …
Comfort Reads with D.D. Line
Here we are smack bang in the middle of winter! Whilst we rug up and snuggle down next to a fire with a warm drink there is only one way to spend the cold days and nights – with a book! Welcome to romantic suspense author D.D. Line. You might be more familiar with D.D.Line as Danielle our wonderful aspiring ambassador (and Lynne Wilding recipient). Welcome to Dannielle and to her sizzling comfort read!
Ruby Finalists Announced!
It’s that time of year folks! The finalists for Romantic Book of the Year were announced today! Congratulations to all the finalists, what an amazing effort! Kudos to our contest team, reader judges, organising committee and contest co-ordinator Sarma Burdeu! And the finalists are… Romantic Suspense Shannon Curtis – Easy Target Anna Hackett – The Investigator Anna Hackett – The Troubleshooter Contemporary Mel A Rowe – Xmas Dust Madeline Ash – Her Cowboy Prince Susanne Bellamy – Home from the Hill Belinda Williams – Read Between The Lines Historical Amy Rose Bennett – How to Catch a Sinful Marquess Anne-Marie …
Three things I learned while writing… The Guy From The Internet
Welcome back to the RWAs ‘Three Things I Learned’ blog. Author Birdie Song is a romantic who writes sweet stories about people falling in love. Birdie is here today to tells us her three things she learned from writing ‘The Guy from the Internet’. Welcome Birdie!
Comfort Reads with Debbie Johansson
Winter solstice has just passed, and the wind is bitterly cold outside. Not to forget the rain of course! But none of that matters if you’re inside curled up next to the fire, or under a blanket because you’re cosy! Please welcome Debbie Johansson, a romance author who also likes to dabble in paranormal and gothic fiction. Today Debbie shares with us her cosy space and comfort read as well as her two heartwarming Christmas stories (Christmas in the coldest part of the year is always sure to warm our hearts!)
Lights, camera – Media Savvy! With Tanya Nellestein
I’ve watched with admiration and pride at the number of fellow authors who are kicking butt in the independent publishing arena. It’s wonderful to see so many brilliant books finding their way out into the world. Many of you have unlocked the secrets to advertising and have built amazing newsletter audiences. But how many of you have the magic, all-purpose key to book publicity? What’s that, you say? Magic? All-purpose? And the best part, it will cost you as little as nothing to whatever your budget allows. It’s called … (drumroll please!) … your AUTHOR MEDIA KIT. Media Savvy will …
FABULOUS FICTION with Stella Quinn & guest Rachael Johns
Welcome to Fabulous Fiction, a blog by Stella Quinn which celebrates books so good, you just want to hug them when you’re done reading. Rachael Johns’ novels are warm and wise and filled with people you can recognise. I was hooked after reading Jilted, stayed up into the wee hours to finish Man Drought, and now it’s time to jump genres (and countries) in the wonderful How to Mend a Broken Heart. What is the world saying? A page-turning combination of heart, wit and wisdom. betterreading.com.au I was captured from the first page and didn’t want to put the book …
Three things I learned while writing… The Battle for Eliza
Welcome back to the RWAs ‘Three Things I Learned’ blog. Melbourne Author Vicki Milliken joins us today to share her eclectic mix of three things she learned from writing her recent novel, ‘The Battle for Eliza’! Welcome, Vicki!