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Rising from the ashes of a broken life: The true story behind THE COUNTESS OF THE REVOLUTION

Celebrating the eBook publication of The Countess of the Revolution, we’re delighted to have author Lana Kortchik on the blog to talk about the inspiration and history behind the book, as well as her family’s connection to the Russian Revolution. I was always close… Read More

Why Kathleen McGurl decided to write a novel about Bletchley Park

Since the release of her latest gorgeous timeslip novel, The Girl from Bletchley Park, we caught up with author Kathleen McGurl to find out why (and how) Bletchley inspired her latest novel. Read on for a fascinating insight into the book… Bletchley, why Bletchley? By Kathleen… Read More

Extract: Flora’s Travelling Christmas Shop

Christmas has come early! Enjoy this exclusive extract of Rebecca Raisin’s upcoming Christmas romance Flora’s Travelling Christmas Shop. * Livvie is silent. I know from experience it means she’s brewing up an idea in that clever head of hers. ‘Flora . . .’ Her voice rises in… Read More

Rebecca Raisin’s favourite things about Christmas

To celebrate the release of Rebecca Raisin’s new Christmas hilarious romance Flora’s Travelling Christmas Shop, we asked the author to create a list (as he’ll be checking it twice) of her favourite things about Christmas. Read on to feel the Christmas spirit. My… Read More

Christmas Memories with Ruby Basu

In The Twelve Wishes of Christmas, Sharmila gets the chance to experience Christmas for the first time. Writing her story, I often thought about what made the festive period so special for me as a child and what makes it special now with my children. For… Read More

Katie Ginger’s five reasons why the perfect Christmas gift is always a book!

Not sure whether buying your family ANOTHER book is a good idea? Well here is the blog post you need to read. To celebrate the release of her new heartwarming Christmas romance The Perfect Christmas Gift, Katie Ginger shares her five reasons why the perfect Christmas… Read More

Extract: The Perfect Christmas Gift

We have the PERFECT Christmas treat for you today! Get in the Christmas spirit with an extract from Katie Ginger’s new heartwarming romance The Perfect Christmas Gift. * ‘Listen, Bella, I’m sorry,’ Nick said, and Bella inhaled. Was this to be her first conversation… Read More

Extract: The Post Box at the North Pole

Escape into Christmas a little early with this festive extract from Jaimie Adman’s new heartwarming romance The Post Box at the North Pole. * My eyes fall on yet another shiny red post box further along the road, in the direction Taavi took the dogs. Read More

Extract: The Twelve Wishes of Christmas

Start getting into the Christmas spirit now with this brilliant extract from Ruby Basu’s heartwarming and feel-good romcom The Twelve Wishes of Christmas. * Mr Bell cleared his throat, bringing her attention back to him. As he went through the bequest, Sharmila leaned forward. Read More

Neil Lancaster on writing DC Janie Calder in Dead Man’s Grave

Well, hey dudes. Today is a day I never thought I’d see when I first opened my laptop three years ago and began writing my first book.  IT’S HARDBACK PUBLICATION DAY !! Yep, Dead Man’s Grave is coming out in hardback. I’m looking at a copy… Read More

Karin Nordin on The Allure of the Detective Duo

To celebrate the release of the gripping new police procedural Last One Alive, Karin Nordin discusses the allure of the detective duo and how she created her partners Nygaard and Jansson. The Allure of the Detective Duo Holmes and Watson. Salander and Blomkvist. Poe and… Read More

How an old shoebox inspired The Secret Keeper’s Daughter

How an Old Shoebox Inspired My New Novel – Samantha King I started writing The Secret Keeper’s Daughter during a school holiday. While our two children were busy having fun, I seized the chance to rifle through their cupboards to sort out outgrown clothes and unwanted… Read More