There is something about a sunset that stirs the soul. It’s majestic, inspiring – the colours and textures; like some almighty being in the heavens is using the sky as a canvas. I defy anyone to notice a beautiful sunset and not be moved; to miss the romance of the
I will happily confess to being a hopeless romantic. I adore romance novels – the more romantic and passionate, the better. I love to curl up and watch a romantic movie. I’d choose watching Phantom of the Opera over Stomp in the West End any day. I’ve been this way
When developing the idea for a novel, one of the areas I must consider carefully is the job of the hero and the heroine. Sounds superficial and unimportant, perhaps… after all, we are not our jobs; we are much more besides. But the job of a character is important for
From the blurb: One woman’s journey to the truth… Stranded on foreign soil, a Viking maiden is rescued and raised by the enemy. After witnessing the brutal slaughter of the Saxon woman who saved her life, Tyra Svensdottir declares war on her own people by kidnapping the dark Viking to
From first draft to publication spanned how many years? 1796 to 1813, so 17 years. Which novel did Jane Austen write before Pride and Prejudice? Sense and Sensibility. What is Darcy’s first name? Fitzwilliam. In which county is Darcy’s estate, Pemberley? Derbyshire. What was the original title of the book?
I recently ran a poll to discover people’s ‘Most romantics’, and in the book category, Pride and Prejudice was the hands-down winner, with 57% of the vote (the runner up, The Notebook, received 24%). It is of course one of the most loved books in English literature of all time,
The phenomenal success of Fifty Shades of Grey has brought romance (of the erotic variety) into the public eye. The book series has sparked all sorts of discussions over feminism/anti-feminism in terms EL James’s plot and characterisation. It got me to thinking about romance stories, and about the balance of
Ste Maxime beach, a lovely sandy beach that is within walking distance of my home. I often spend the afternoon here watching the boats come in and out of the harbour.
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