Congratulations!! Good news all round.

We’re getting ready to head to the UK for a four week visit to family and friends – and for a very special wedding – so it’s time to announce the winner of the sunrise canvas giveaway. Congratulations to Justine Porter!! The painting will be heading her way shortly and I hope she enjoys it! Continue reading


Who knew hanging around in a window could be so much fun??

Thanks to Kathy Mexted and her brilliant ideas I spent a couple of hours hanging around in the window of The LABoratory, a women’s fashion store in Pakington St, Geelong. I loved the images Kathy captured and I hope to see more of The LABoratory if we can hatch a plan – more about that Continue reading


The Right Time for Dianne Blacklock

I love discovering new authors in unexpected places. When the Romantic Book of the Year (R*BY) finalists were announced I knew two of the ‘With Romantic Elements’ authors, but I hadn’t read Dianne Blacklock’s books. I have now and she’s been added to my automatic ‘buy’ list. Dianne very kindly agreed to answer my questions Continue reading


At Home with Monica McInerney

Today I welcome Monica McInerney to my corner of the web. I’ve been a devoted reader since I discovered one of her early stories, ‘Spin the Bottle,’ and now have a collection of her wonderful warm stories. She’s taken time out from her busy schedule to chat today. Monica, congratulations on your 2011 Romantic Book of the Continue reading