Welcome to comfort reads! Winter is finally here, and just as our isolation ends we stepped outside only to realise that—brrrr—it’s cold outside! So step back inside, grab a book and a mug of something warm, and settle back! Today, we’re joind by RWA member Vikki Holstein. Viki writes romantic suspense that reflects the courage it takes to trust again, and the struggle to forgive ourselves on the journey to finding love, peace, and happiness. Welcome Vikki!
Three things I learned while writing… Blazing Fear
Welcome author Leisl Leighton! Leisl is a multi-published award-winning author and former president of Romance Writers of Australia. Leisl joins us today to tell us about three things she learned while writing her new release ‘Blazing Fear’.
JUNE OWL | Three author hacks you can try today
I don’t love the word ‘hack’—it sounds like you’re cheating. And none of the things I’m going to list below are illegal or below the belt (I know, what a shame—even though we’re writing romance).
Kiss and Tell | JC Harroway
As well as a medical degree and pathology training, Welsh-born Kiwi author, JC Harroway, writes novels that’ll quickly warm up your winter. A dedicated bookworm, Jo ensures she reads every day, and her Instagram account is always overflowing with creative projects that make me want to pick up an embroidery hoop, buy a set of crochet hooks and dust off my rolling pin (though the latter never needs much encouragement). Jo also works part time for the Breast Cancer Foundation, is an Autism mum of an eighteen-year-old son, and has a soft spot for reality TV dating shows.
Comfort Reads | Jodi Gibson
Welcome back to comfort reads! Were in the last few days of Autumn heading into Winter. Get ready to snuggle up! Today, we’re joind by RWA member Jodi Gibson. Jodi writes contemporary women’s fiction with all the feels. You know exactly the kind, fantastic for a cosy read on a cold day—stories that will make you laugh, cry, hope and despair all in one sitting. Welcome Jodi!
Comfort Reads | Liv Arnold
Welcome back to comfort reads! After Anzac Day the weather has finally turned to rain, and its time to really snuggle down in our comfy spot with our favourite book. And speaking of snuggling, today, we’re joind by RWA member Liv Arnold. Liv writes fun-filled sexy romance fiction and her latest release is ‘Etched in Stone’, which is receiving rave reviews. Welcome Liv!
Three things I learned while writing… The End of Cuthbert Close
Welcome author Cassie Hamer! Cassie’s love of words turned into a career in television journalism, and now a best selling author after the release of her debut novel ‘After the Party’. Cassie joins us today to tell us about three things she learned while writing her new release ‘The End of Cuthbert Close’.
Kiss and Tell | Lisa Ireland
Lisa Ireland’s sixth novel – The Secret Life of Shirley Sullivan – will be released by Penguin Random House on April 28. The story opens with Shirley Sullivan plotting to ‘rescue’ her husband Frank from an old folk’s home. A dual narrative comes into play, giving readers an insight into the enduring relationship between Shirley and Frank, and the many challenges and heart-aches they faced together, both in the past and in the present.
Comfort Reads | EJ Dawson
Welcome back to comfort reads! The weather is starting to turn and out come the long sleeves and pants and of course our cosy blankets – perfect for cuddling up in a comfy spot to read our favourite book. Whilst you’re nestling in today, we’re joind by RWA member EJ Dawson. EJ writes sci-fi action romance and fantasy fiction and is gearing up for her next release in her ‘Queen of Spades’ trilogy. Welcome EJ!
Comfort Reads
Hi everyone, we hope you’re all doing okay with all the current turmoil and upheaval to our everyday lives. Welcome to this new blog ‘Comfort Reads’. Throughout the cooler months we’ll be inviting members to come share with us their favourite comfort book and their favourite spot to relax, call their own, to retreat and escape the chill of the cooler months and the madness of the world. Today, we’re joind by four RWA member authors, currently gearing up for the release of their dash of romance Historical Anthology ‘Easter Promises’. Welcome Sarah, Ava, Nancy and Clare, who can’t wait …