Monthly Archives: May 2013

As our third International Chick Lit Month ends, we’d like to thank all those who took part. To all the brilliant authors who shared their stories and advice: Trisha Ashley, Nicole Baart, Sam Binnie, Faith Bleasdale, Alexandra Brown, Josie Brown, … Continue reading →

Our guest today: Claire Cook Why she rocks: What’s not to love? She’s lovely and talented! Not to mention funny! Her latest: Time Flies The scoop: Years ago, Melanie followed her husband, Kurt, from the New England beach town where … Continue reading →

Dear Matt, Each time you begin a hard day at the typeface, bracing yourself for the sound of yet another rejected manuscript being thrust through your letterbox and landing with a miserable thud on your hall carpet, just try to … Continue reading →

I must have started writing this post a hundred different ways and every single one of them was defensive and pissy and just made me angry which, when you think about it, is a bit odd given that chicklit is … Continue reading →

Our guest today: Nicole Baart Why she rocks: Not only is she an amazing author, she is an amazing person as well! Her latest: Sleeping in Eden The Scoop: She knew what he wrote . . .One little word that … Continue reading →

Waiting for Baby by Sam Binnie I would question whether any time in the world goes as slowly as the final days of pregnancy. It’s not the dreadful slo-mo of a disaster, which brief moment you replay over and over … Continue reading →

My life as a writer by Christina Jones My average writing day: I always plan to be at the desk any time between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m. and write flat-out until 1 p.m. That’s the plan. Sadly, it rarely … Continue reading →

Letter To My Unpublished Self by Carrie Duffy Dear Carrie, The good news is that it is going to happen. You will be a published author one day, just like you’ve always wanted to be. Hurray! The bad news is … Continue reading →