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

HQ Wellbeing Book Bundle Competition

January is a month all about reflection, resolutions and planning, so we’ve pulled together a bundle of thought-provoking HQ non-fiction titles focused on wellbeing and lifestyle choices. We’re offering you the chance to win this amazing bundle of HQ books, perfect for keeping to your new year’s resolutions and maybe… Read More

Two authors writing Together – The Secret Sister

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to write a book with someone else? Karen Clarke and Amanda Brittany tell their story below, sharing with us how The Secret Sister came to life!   Writing a book together turned out to be even more enjoyable than we imagined when… Read More

The secret is out… An exclusive extract from PL Kane’s latest thriller!

When Jake learns of his troubled daughter’s death, he is determined to find out what really happened on that fateful night. But Jake hasn’t seen Jordan for over three years and, with secrets of her own, there was a lot he didn’t know about his only daughter. Jake’s ex-wife Jules… Read More

Be one of the first to read an extract from Sarah Morgan’s new book

Sarah Morgan’s new summer read Family For Beginners is out in April and we can’t wait! When Flora falls in love with Jack, suddenly she’s not only handling a very cranky teenager, but she’s also living in the shadow of Jack’s perfect, immortalised wife, Becca. Every summer, Becca and Jack… Read More

What readers are saying about This Naked Mind

Readers all around the world have been loving This Naked Mind by Annie Grace. Have a read of what they had to say!   “The most selfless and amazing book I have ever read. Thank you, Annie Grace, for your wisdom, intelligence, sense of humor, and love. I do believe you… Read More

Christmas left-overs? No problem!

Wondering what to do with all that left-over turkey?  The Batch Lady, aka Suzanne Mulholland, is here to help. “It’s Boxing Day, you’ve spent the day before cooking and now have a variety of left-overs in your fridge, the fabulous turkey sandwiches have been had and now you’re all rather… Read More

Win a Christmas hamper!

We’re feeling rather generous and can’t stop adding books to our Christmas hamper!  It’s finally full so the competition is officially open!  There is a hamper full of books up for grabs! Enter now! HQ_CHRISTMASHAMPER… Read More

Favourite Christmas traditions from our HQ authors

With the festive season truly in full swing, we asked our authors what their Christmas traditions are to help us feel Christmassy. From hosting Christmas parties to adorning Christmas jumpers, and from watching pantomimes to decorating Christmas trees, these are some lovely stories and ideas to get you in the… Read More

Christmas Cocktails to Make Your Party Swing with Author Katie Ginger

Let me ask you a question, when do you start planning Christmas? Are you a last minute shopper panic buying on Christmas Eve, or are you super organised ready months in advance? I have to confess I’m one of those annoying people who have all the presents bought and gift… Read More

Win – a whole new set of Tefal saucepans and the complete BOSH! library

To celebrate the publication of BOSH! Healthy Vegan, the new cookbook from Sunday Times bestseller’s Henry Firth and Ian Theasby aka BOSH! we’re giving you the chance to freshen up your kitchen with a fabulous new thirteen piece set of saucepans and your bookshelves with a complete set of BOSH! books. With 80… Read More

Roaring Girls: Meet the unsung heroines of British history

In Roaring Girls, Holly Kyte pulls back the curtain to tell the stories of 8 fascinating and powerful women. Introducing her bold and inspiring debut, Holly explains what inspired this book and where it all began… September 2016. I was… Read More