Author of contemporary romance
Today my stand alone romantic suspense Don't Let Me Forget releases! It's the 11th full-length book I've released, and seeing those double digits written down makes me feel both a little exhausted as well as proud! So that must mean I need a drink: I'm especially proud of this novel because I wasn't quite sure …
Today I have fellow Momentum author, Amanda Pillar, on my blog to talk about her paranormal romantic suspense, Graced. In Graced, Amanda has created a very different paranormal world viewed through the eyes of four unique characters, one of which is a sociopathic vampire. She's also added a touch of humour. I've got say, I can't …
Ah, chick-lit, you are a sweet, sweet release. Looking for my latest escape from reality, I recently picked up my first book by Louise Bagshawe, Destiny. I'm not sure why I've never read anything from this author. She is very much a chick-lit staple, having published her first novel back in 1995 when the genre …
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Romantic suspense is by far my favourite genre. Apart from legends like Nora Roberts, finding good romantic suspense can be tricky. Good indie romantic suspense? Tough. Blending the romantic, which is tied strongly to solid character development, with the fast-moving, plot driven suspense aspects is no easy feat, I'll admit. In the indie world, this …
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This week I return to the Sydney Writers' Festival for my wrap up of the session on Tension and Suspense, where authors Caroline Overington, Hannah Richell and Julienne van Loon revealed their tips on how to keep readers turning the pages. And they should know - take a look at their author websites by clicking …
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Belinda Williams 