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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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Australian Reading Hour 2021
Read more: Australian Reading Hour 2021I am thrilled to have been chosen as an Australia Reads Ambassador this year, especially as I have just published my 5th book with HarperCollins and am currently writing my 8th! at for you. I have recorded the first chapter of my latest book, The Dating Game.Read more Australian Reading Hour 2021
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Publication Day for The Dating Game!
Read more: Publication Day for The Dating Game!Today is publication day for my 5th book, The Dating Game and I thought I would share the acknowledgements. It always takes ‘a village’ to publish a book and this one was no exception.Read more Publication Day for The Dating Game!
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Catching up with Author Kevin Klehr
Read more: Catching up with Author Kevin Klehrto welcome one of the AusWrites originals to Off The Beaten Track today. Kevin’s latest book, The Midnight Man is out today – huge congratulations, Kevin and welcome!Read more Catching up with Author Kevin Klehr
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Writing The Dating Game
Read more: Writing The Dating Gameodd, I know, but it only just occurred to me last week – The Dating Game is both my lockdown book and my book about a ‘lockdown’. Though, that is not how or why it came about.Read more Writing The Dating Game
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Publication Day for Amanda Brittany
Read more: Publication Day for Amanda BrittanyHuge congratulations to Amanda Brittany on publication day of The Island House, her stunning new contemporary thriller. Read more Publication Day for Amanda Brittany
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Catching up with Author Rosie Travers
Read more: Catching up with Author Rosie TraversWelcoming the lovely Rosie Travers to Off the Beaten Track today to celebrate the recent release of her latest book, A Crisis at Clifftops. I’ve loved Rosie’s first two books and am excited for this new cosy mystery series.Read more Catching up with Author Rosie Travers
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Publication Day for Fiona Leitch
Read more: Publication Day for Fiona Leitcher fabulous new romcom Falling in Louvre. This is a romantic comedy with a lot of heart and a twist! It’s also a crime caper – essentially, a fun, romantic and thoughtful story by the Queen of Mashups! I know you will love it.Read more Publication Day for Fiona Leitch
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Surprise Reunion with His Cinderella by Rachael Stewart
Read more: Surprise Reunion with His Cinderella by Rachael StewartSuper excited to celebrate the publication of Rachael Stewart’s latest book with Mills & Boon and Harlequin Romance, Surprise Reunion with His Cinderella. I had a chance to be an early reader and this is a fantastic book – so, romantic. I just loved it.Read more Surprise Reunion with His Cinderella by Rachael Stewart
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Publication Day for Andie Newton
Read more: Publication Day for Andie Newtonis a great thrill to congratulate a dear friend and fellow author, Andie Newton, on publication day for The Girls from the Beach. I was fortunate to be an early reader and this is a STUNNING book. Read more Publication Day for Andie Newton
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Catching up with Author Helena ‘Nell’ Dixon
Read more: Catching up with Author Helena ‘Nell’ DixonA very warm welcome to the wonderful author (and woman) Helena ‘NRead more Catching up with Author Helena ‘Nell’ Dixon
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Cover Reveal for my next book The Dating Game
Read more: Cover Reveal for my next book The Dating GameToday I am sharing the cover of my next book, The Dating Game, out September 10.Read more Cover Reveal for my next book The Dating Game
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Publication Day for Leonie Mack
Read more: Publication Day for Leonie MackHuge congrats to Leonie Mack on the publication of Italy Ever After. I was fortunate enough to get an early read and absolutely LOVED this book – it’s romantic and whimsical and is set in one of the most beautiful parts of the world, Northern Italy. To celebrate the occasion, I asked Leonie a few…
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Reading my own books
Read more: Reading my own booksWhen you are writing a series over many years, there comes a time when you need to re-read the first few books before you launch into a later book. And by ‘re-read’, I mean ‘read for the first time as an actual reader’.Read more Reading my own books
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Catching up with Author @Karen_King
Read more: Catching up with Author @Karen_KingTo mark the publication of her next novel, One Summer in Cornwall, I am thrilled to have the wonderful (and prolific) Karen King on Off the Beaten Track today. Congratulations, Karen, and welcome!Read more Catching up with Author @Karen_King
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Cover Reveal for Lucy Knott
Read more: Cover Reveal for Lucy KnottVery excited to be part of the cover reveal for the next book by the fabulous Lucy Knott, The Little Barn of Dreams.Read more Cover Reveal for Lucy Knott
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Cover Reveal for Andie Newton
Read more: Cover Reveal for Andie NewtonI’m thrilled to be able to share this gorgeous cover for Andie Newton’s next book, The Girls from the Beach, which is out July 9.Read more Cover Reveal for Andie Newton
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The Writer’s Other Half – Job Description #Writer
Read more: The Writer’s Other Half – Job Description #WriterOh, my, Lucy Mitchell has absolutely NAILED this. Brilliant post, Lucy. I am shamelessly re-blogging it.
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Catching up with Author Marie Laval
Read more: Catching up with Author Marie LavalSo pleased to welcome Marie Laval to talk about Angel of the Lost Treasure, her historical romance which will be released by Choc Lit this week!Read more Catching up with Author Marie Laval
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