Writing tips

“Then she said the magic words” – Historical author Virginia Heath on getting ‘the call’

We love this heartfelt note from new author Virginia Heath on being told all her hard work paid off! Virginia’s new novel will be with us in May 2016 and we’ll let you know more about it in due time. But for now, we can all feel inspired by her story…… Read More

Prima Writing Competition Winner Interview!

Introducing a new addition to the Mills & Boon stable of authors, winner of the Prima/M&B wirintg competition,  Rachel Dove, with her fabulously flirty entry, The Chic Boutique on Baker Street. We asked her a few questions about her writing life so far…! What  inspired you to become a writer? … Read More

Flirty Fiction Shortlist – Jessica Jackson

Back in January Prima magazine launched our Flirty Fiction writing competition to win a publishing contract. After hundreds of entries our panel of judges have managed the difficult task of deciding on an exciting shortlist. In the weeks running up to the announcing the winner, we thought you might like… Read More

HOW TO…let go of your manuscript and submit!

It’s the child that never talked back. You’ve nurtured your manuscript for years, poured your heart and soul into it, wept over it, laughed over it and probably (guiltily) spent more time with it than with your own family. So why, when it comes to clicking save… Read More

Flirty Fiction Shortlist – Sarah Purdue

Back in January Prima magazine launched our Flirty Fiction writing competition to win a publishing contract. After hundreds of entries our panel of judges have managed the difficult task of deciding on an exciting shortlist. In the weeks running up to the announcing the winner, we thought you might like… Read More

Flirty Fiction Shortlist – Melanie Woodgate

Back in January Prima magazine launched our Flirty Fiction writing competition to win a publishing contract. After hundreds of entries our panel of judges have managed the difficult task of deciding on an exciting shortlist. In the weeks running up to the announcing the winner, we thought you might like… Read More

Flirty Fiction shortlist – Rachael Mills

Back in January Prima magazine launched our Flirty Fiction writing competition to win a publishing contract. After hundreds of entries our panel of judges have managed the difficult task of deciding on an exciting shortlist. In the weeks running up to the announcing the winner, we thought you might like… Read More

HOW TO…write a first page that WOWS!

Time and time again, we’re told ‘it’s what’s inside that counts’ – well, when it comes to writing the first page of your story, its true!  Yes, the bright beautiful cover of your book might shout ‘pick me’, yes, the blurb might provide a captivating teaser of its hidden… Read More

HOW TO…put the sizzle in your story!

The sugary ice cream dribble running down our fingers can only mean one thing, summer is officially here. Our guilty little pleasure, Mr Whippy, might be the only man to provide a momentary relief against the sweltering rays of the sun, but this year we’re not hoping for vanilla…we… Read More

AuthorLab: How to create the perfect hero!

Standing in front of the gigantic mirror, the unflattering lighting of the shop’s changing room glaring down on every insecurity you’ve ever had – and a few you never even knew existed! – finding the perfect pair of jeans feels like an impossible task. One centimetre tighter,… Read More

HOW TO…keep calm & keep writing!

Staring at the faded letters on the keyboard, all coherent thoughts have drifted from your mind like the whispy strands of a strange pink candy floss. Your attention wanders, and you start imagining that those fluffy clouds in the sky are actually shaped like a dinosaur, or… Read More

Thrills and Swoon – On Secrets and Sadness

It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a romance novel in possession of substantial conflict, must be in want of a HEA.  And what could prompt conflict more than the keeping of secrets? I’ve been reading the first book in Sarah Morgan’s Puffin Island… Read More