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Catching up with Nina Kaye on publication day
Read more: Catching up with Nina Kaye on publication dayIt is a great pleasure to have Nina Kaye back to Off the Beaten Track. Nina is a favourite author, particularly her heartwarming take on romance. I absolutely loved Just Like That (you can see my quote on the cover). Jess and Nick are a pair! Both are battling with their own demons and find…
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In their own words
Read more: In their own wordsLately, I’ve been on an autobiography kick, reading about people of note in their own (or close to) words. Here’s what I thought of Alan Rickman’s, Prince Harry’s, Pamela Anderson’s and Matthew Perry’s. Next up, Sam Neill’s!Read more In their own words
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Australian Romance Readers’ Romantic Rendezvous 2023
Read more: Australian Romance Readers’ Romantic Rendezvous 2023I am SO looking forward to this event, my first with the Australian Romance Readers Association (ARRA), which will include two incredible international authors, Julia Quinn (of Bridgerton fame) and Audrey Carlan (of Calendar Girl fame). I’m especially looking forward to meeting some of my fellow Aussie romance authors, and get to share a table…
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New Year’s Absolutions 2023
Read more: New Year’s Absolutions 2023It’s that time again! The time of year when I reflect on the year that was, mentally and emotionally prepare for the year to come, and absolve myself from a selection of ‘must dos’. Life is simply too short to get swept up in ‘must dos’, especially those I have no inclination towards. Aside: Looking…
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Cover Reveal for The Christmas Trip!
Read more: Cover Reveal for The Christmas Trip!I am very excited to share the cover of my next book with One More Chapter, The Christmas Trip. This is the follow-up to The Christmas Swap (2020) and I SO loved reconnecting with your favourites from Book 1.Read more Cover Reveal for The Christmas Trip!
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Catching up with Author Pernille Hughes
Read more: Catching up with Author Pernille HughesIt is my great pleasure to welcome fellow One More Chapter author, Pernille Hughes to Off the Beaten Track today to celebrate the publication of her next book, Ten YearsRead more Catching up with Author Pernille Hughes
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Publication Day for Fiona Leitch
Read more: Publication Day for Fiona LeitchIt’s a pleasure to welcome my dear friend and writing partner, Fiona Leitch, back to Off the Beaten Track to mark the publication of Book 5 in her Nosey Parker cosy mystery series, A Cornish Recipe for Disaster.Read more Publication Day for Fiona Leitch
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Publication Day for Lynne Shelby
Read more: Publication Day for Lynne ShelbyIt’s my pleasure to welcome Lynne Shelby to Off the Beaten Track today to celebrate the publication of her latest book, Rome for the Summer. Not only am I a huge fan of her books, but I LOVE Roma! It is one of my favourite cities in the world and look at that cover! The…
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Catching up with Author Alana Oxford
Read more: Catching up with Author Alana OxfordToday, I’m pleased to welcome author, Alana Oxford, to Off the Beaten Track to celebrate the upcoming release of her lovely romcom, Scotsman in the Stacks, which is out on June 14!Read more Catching up with Author Alana Oxford
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Guest blogger: Authors for Mental Health – Lucy McLaren
Read more: Guest blogger: Authors for Mental Health – Lucy McLarenWelcoming Lucy McLaren to Off the Beaten Track today to wrap up the Authors for Mental Health blog series. Lucy is a fantasy author and professional counsellor, who is passionate about writing stories that include a realistic representation and exploration of mental health issues. Her debut novel, Awakening: The Commune’s Curse Book releases on 1st…
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Guest Blogger: Tania Chandler – Authors for Mental Health
Read more: Guest Blogger: Tania Chandler – Authors for Mental HealthI’m pleased to welcome Tania Chandler to Off the Beaten Track today. Tania is a Melbourne-based writer, writing teacher, and editor. Her books have been published in Australia and internationally; shortlisted for awards and selected for reading programs. Tania writes about time, trauma, memory and mental health. All That I Remember About Dean Cola is her third…
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Guest Blogger: Jess Hernandez – Authors for Mental Health
Read more: Guest Blogger: Jess Hernandez – Authors for Mental HealthIt’s a pleasure to welcome Jess Hernandez to Off the Beaten Track today as part of the Authors for Mental Health blog series.Read more Guest Blogger: Jess Hernandez – Authors for Mental Health
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Guest Blogger: Dani Vee – Authors for Mental Health
Read more: Guest Blogger: Dani Vee – Authors for Mental HealthToday, I welcome guest blogger, Dani Vee, as part of the blog series for Authors for Mental Health. Dani is the host of the popular literary podcast Words and Nerds. Her debut picture book ‘My EXTRAordinary Mum’ is out in August (huge congratulations, Dani) and she loves dark chocolate, camomile tea, and books that surprise…
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Guest Blogger: Davina Stone – Authors for Mental Health
Read more: Guest Blogger: Davina Stone – Authors for Mental HealthToday I welcome the lovely Davina Stone to Off the Beaten Track for another in the Authors for Mental Health blog series.Read more Guest Blogger: Davina Stone – Authors for Mental Health
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Cover Reveal for A Wedding in Tuscany
Read more: Cover Reveal for A Wedding in TuscanyI am SO excited to share this with you all, the beautiful cover for my next book, A Wedding in Tuscany.Read more Cover Reveal for A Wedding in Tuscany
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Cover Reveal for Nina Kaye
Read more: Cover Reveal for Nina Kayeam thrilled to be able to share this gorgeous cover for Nina Kaye’s wonderful new book, One Night in Edinburg. I absolutely LOVED this book. It clever and romantic and made me think as much as it made me laugh. Steph is a character I warmed to immediately and I couldn’t help falling for the…
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Guest Blogger: Khale McHurst – Authors for Mental Health
Read more: Guest Blogger: Khale McHurst – Authors for Mental HealthToday, as part of the blogging series for Authors for Mental Health, I welcome guest blogger, author and artist, Khale McHurst. Read more Guest Blogger: Khale McHurst – Authors for Mental Health
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Guest Blogger: Kate Foster – Authors for Mental Health
Read more: Guest Blogger: Kate Foster – Authors for Mental HealthToday, I welcome guest blogger, Kate Foster, to Off the Beaten Track. Along with Kate Gordon, Kate is one of the founders behind an exciting and important initiative, Authors for Mental Health. Here she writes ‘The Truth About Being Strong’Read more Guest Blogger: Kate Foster – Authors for Mental Health
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Authors for Mental Health Blog Series
Read more: Authors for Mental Health Blog SeriesThis month, I will be hosting some guest bloggers on Off the Beaten Track as part of the initiative Authors for Mental Health. This initiative has two aims: increase awareness into the importance of good mental health and raise funds for Beyond Blue, an integral Australian organisation, particularly in today’s social, emotional and political landscape.…
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Writing the “unlikeable” character
Read more: Writing the “unlikeable” characterOriginally posted on Sandy Barker | Author: A Sunrise over Bali, the 4th book in the Holiday Romance series, is out next month. I wrote this book in 2020 and while I was writing it, I blogged about writing the ‘unlikeable’ character. Written May 2020 In Bali, I am hyper aware that my main character…
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Cover Reveal for A Sunrise over Bali
Read more: Cover Reveal for A Sunrise over BaliI am VERY excited and proud to show off this gorgeous cover for the 4th book in the Holiday Romance series, A Sunrise over Bali. Read more Cover Reveal for A Sunrise over Bali
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New Year’s Absolutions 2022
Read more: New Year’s Absolutions 2022Those of you who have been following my blog for a while will know that each year I write not ‘resolutions’, but ‘absolutions’. These are the things I absolve myself from doing the following year―GUILT FREE!Read more New Year’s Absolutions 2022
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Ode to the em dash
Read more: Ode to the em dashJust a little post to pay homage to the humble em dash—oft maligned, oft misunderstood, but a punctuation mark that punches way above its weight class. And I know that authors shouldn’t play favourites, but of all the punctuation out there, the em dash is my fave. It’s just so versatile!Read more Ode to the…
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Catching up with Author Christina Courtenay
Read more: Catching up with Author Christina CourtenayThrilled to welcome Christina Courtenay to Off the Beaten Track to mark the publication of her latest book, Tempted by the Runes. And oh my! This is such a terrific read. For those who are new to Christina’s books, this is the latest in her Viking timeslip ‘Runes’ series and it is incredible. Read more…
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Catching up with Author Lizzie Chantree
Read more: Catching up with Author Lizzie ChantreeLizzie not only a prolific author, but she’s an inventor, a mentor and a wonderful supporter of the Romance writing community, so it is a great pleasure to welcome her to Off the Beaten Track today to mark the publication of The Woman Who Felt Invisible. And she’s even sharing an excerpt with us!Read more…
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Cover Reveal for Lucy Knott
Read more: Cover Reveal for Lucy KnottThrilled to be able to share this beautiful cover with you today. Lucy Knott’s Love Lessons in Starcross Valley is out early February and just look!Read more Cover Reveal for Lucy Knott
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Catching up with Author Jennifer Irwin
Read more: Catching up with Author Jennifer Irwinhe Moon. Jen and I ‘met’ in 2018 as fellow indie authors right after I read her incredible debut, A Dress the Colour of the Sky. Honestly, that book blew me away. Jen’s writing is both taut – laden with tension – and beautifully poetic. Her understanding of our humanity is evident in both her…
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Catching up with Author Jeanna Louise Skinner
Read more: Catching up with Author Jeanna Louise Skinner‘s publication day for Jeanna Louise Skinner’s fantastic book, The Book Boyfriend, and I it a pleasure and honour to welcome her to Off the Beaten Track to celebrate. Read more Catching up with Author Jeanna Louise Skinner
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Recap of The Bachelorette with Guest Blogger Anastasia Blabbergasted
Read more: Recap of The Bachelorette with Guest Blogger Anastasia BlabbergastedWhat an absolute delight it is to welcome Anastasia Blabbergasted to Off the Beaten Track today. Those of you who have read The Dating Game will be familiar with Anastasia and for everyone else, Anastasia is well-known across the UK for writing witty recaps of reality TV shows for the online magazine, Feed Your Mind.…
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Publication Day for Abigail Yardimci
Read more: Publication Day for Abigail YardimciHuge congratulations to Abi Yardimci on the cover reveal for Everything is Yours, the final book in the Life is Yours trilogy, a stunning and evocative series about life, love and finding your heart. Read more Publication Day for Abigail Yardimci
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Catching up (again) with Author Karen King
Read more: Catching up (again) with Author Karen KingToday marks publication day for the The Best Christmas Ever, by the lovely Karen King and to mark this special occasion, we are welcoming her back to Off the Beaten Track! Congratulations, Karen!Read more Catching up (again) with Author Karen King
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Catching up (again) with Author Fiona Leitch
Read more: Catching up (again) with Author Fiona LeitchI am delighted to be joining the blog tour for the wonderful book, Falling in Louvre by a favourite author (and person), Fiona Leitch.Read more Catching up (again) with Author Fiona Leitch
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To my love
Read more: To my loveFifteen years ago, I took myself off to Greece. I didn’t want to meet anyone. At 37, I had met enough someones to know that relationships were not for me. I would lose sight of myself, pretending to be someone I wasn’t just to keep them going. So, imagine my surprise when I boarded a…
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