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Coastal Romance News
I have some fun things coming up for this blog. Next month — and I know next month starts tomorrow. Eek! Has anyone else noticed how close Christmas is? *hyperventilates* Anyways, I’m starting a new series of guest posts in November: “In Love With Coastal Romance: [Fabulous Author Star]”. Guest authors will chat about what…
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SeaChange
A seachange is a profound personal transformation. A quick google of the term lead me (doesn’t it always?) to Wikipedia and a stub that references “seachange” back to one of my favourite Shakespearean plays, and in fact, one of my favourite quotations. From The Tempest: Full fathom five thy father lies, Of his bones are…
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Coastal Romance: The New Wave of Rural Romance
When Harlequin used the term Coastal Romance (or CoRo) at the Romance Writers of Australia Conference in August (see my notes here), it was a lightbulb moment for me. Rural Romance is huge in Australia. It’s triggered discussions on the Australian Romance Readers Association loop and we all have our favourites. I recommend Kelly Hunter’s…
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ePostcards
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Alphabet Dating by Monique McDonell
I’m delighted to be part of the fun for Monique McDonell‘s cover reveal for her new book, Alphabet Dating. I think you know I loved her earlier book, Mr Right and Other Mongrels. Doesn’t she have the most memorable titles? I’m hoping Alphabet Dating has the same strong sense of place, Aussie humour and wisdom.…