Mother’s Day: Advice from our authors!

To celebrate Mother’s Day, we asked some of our authors to share the best advice they (or their characters!) have ever received from their own mums. After all, mum knows best! Check out these fabulous anecdotes below:   LIZ FENWICK, author of The Path to… Read More

Discover This Lovely City with London’s Top Jazz Clubs

Louise Hare’s This Lovely City is a poignant story set against the backdrop of London in the Windrush era. The story follows a character who is a postman by day, jazz musician by night. Even now, jazz is still very much a part of London. You can still go out… Read More

Darren O’Sullivan’s Top Three Tips

For years, long before I ever let myself consider that I could write a book, I have been pulled in as many readers are by taglines telling me that the book I am about to read is gripping and unputdownable. And when my journey as an author began, I desperately… Read More

Escape with Aria… and win Neal’s Yard goodies!

Ready for an adventure?   You’ve travelled with Rosie, now jump on the caravan with Aria! Pre-order Rebecca Raisin’s new read Aria’s Travelling Book Shop now. Complete with a gorgeously patterned wash bag, we’re offering you a collection of Neal’s Yard products, including some Wild Rose Hand Cream and the wonderfully… Read More

International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality. This International Women’s Day we are thrilled to be highlighting some remarkable women writers that… Read More

Win a gift box of goodies from the Lake District with Sarah Morgan!

To celebrate the publication of Family for Beginners we’ve teamed up with The Little Lakeland Soap Company to bring you a box full of beautifully scented goodies handmade in the gateway to the Lake District. Sarah Morgan is known for setting her novels in the most… Read More

WIN the perfect gifts for Mother’s Day!

Worried about what to get your mum for Mother’s Day? Never fear – we’ve got you covered with this amazing competition. For a chance to win this bundle of brilliant books, plus some luxurious Neal’s Yard hand cream and a tasty Hotel Chocolat treat, simply follow… Read More

A Non-Romantic’s Guide to Valentine’s Day with Portia MacIntosh

Valentine’s Day isn’t for everyone. Whether you are single, taken, or ‘it’s complicated’, some people just aren’t down for the lovey-dovey day. Can’t be bothered with cards? Is heart-shaped chocolate the one chocolate you find easy to turn down? Don’t fancy a 14th February date night with all the other… Read More

Books to fall in ❤️ with this Valentine’s Day!

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, Team HQ are feeling full of love and we’d love to share this with you. That’s why we’re giving you the chance to win this gorgeous bundle of HQ titles, complete with a mini Moet and a tasty chocolate treat. Savour feelgood romances… Read More

Win a one year English Heritage membership with A Tapestry of Treason!

To celebrate A Tapestry of Treason‘s paperback publication, we’re offering one reader the chance to win this amazing prize! ‘Packed with drama, danger, romance and history … the perfect reading choice for the long winter nights’ The Press Association 1399: Constance of York, Lady Despenser, proves herself more than… Read More

Philippa East: How my day job as a Clinical Psychologist helped me write Little White Lies

I never set out to be a writer… When people learn that I’m about to have my first book published, they often ask: so, did you always want to be a writer? I know lots of authors who have felt exactly that way; however, it wasn’t quite like that for… Read More

Writing Nightingale Point – Luan Goldie’s Story

Ahead of the paperback publication of Nightingale Point, Luan Goldie reflects on the inspiration behind her brilliant and moving novel and gives us an insight into her writing process.   ‘My husband is Dutch and we visit Holland quite regularly. One evening, driving back from a day out with friends he was… Read More