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Writing for the Romance Market, by Rosalie Ash (2)

As promised, here’s the rest of that 1992 article, published in The Writer’s Handbook:- “CHECKING BACK over early mistakes and detailed rejection letters, some interesting errors came to light in my own approach to writing romantic novels. To succeed, you … Continue reading

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“Writing for the Romance Market” by Rosalie Ash

In 1992, as a recently published Mills & Boon author, I was invited to submit an article to the Writer’s Handbook on writing for the romance market. Now much older (but not necessarily wiser), I am still a romantic suspense … Continue reading

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Love and Quilting!

This summer has been brilliant. I’ve seen one daughter get married in Italy, another daughter find health and happiness with a new partner, I’ve travelled a lot, had some excellent holidays and enjoyed some memorable summer picnics with friends with … Continue reading

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More on the wedding in Tuscany

I forgot to mention the ceremony, which was a real tear-jerker (why do we cry when we’re happy?) The bridesmaid (our eldest daughter) (see photo below),  gave a wonderful reading of the Edward Monkton”Dinosaur” poem:   ~~~~~ “A Lovely Love Story” by … Continue reading

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Wedding in Tuscany!

Apologies for the long absence, but we’ve been away on a brilliant European trip, driving all the way down to Tuscany for our daughter’s wedding. We had a magical venue,(the Poggio Piglia near Chiusi in Tuscany),  a gorgeous bride and … Continue reading

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Writing, Work and Wine with… Rosalie Ash

Rosalie Ash is a member of the Romantic Novelists Association and the Society of Authors.  She was first published by Harlequin Mills and Boon in the late 80’s, wrote full-time until the late 90’s, and has had 21 novels published…

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Ways to Create Multi-Dimensional Characters–Tip #1

Originally posted on Kristen Lamb's Blog:
Elle Woods in “Legally Blonde.” To give characters depth, we have to be people-watchers. Study people. Know thyself. I strongly recommend reading books on psychology as part of research. For instance, I read…

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Spring (and bronchitis) in Daphne du Maurier Country

So, after even more set backs and problems, I still haven’t got Melting Ice onto itunes, or Barnes and Noble, or Nook. I’ve ruthlessly sacked my IT Executive for incompetence, and now I’m waiting to see if a company called … Continue reading

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