Category Archives: romance

My Teeth in Your Heart

Posted on July 4, 2024 by Joanna Nadin

On the eastern edge of the island of Cyprus sits a string of built-up resort towns – Protaras, Paralimni, Ayia Napa – the latter famed for its night life that begins late afternoon and ends – if it ends – sometime around dawn. But … Continue reading →

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A Calamity of Mannerings heading your way

Posted on February 10, 2023 by Joanna Nadin

Take a peek into the diary of Panth (never enquire as to her given name), a young woman knocking on the gilded door of adult life and high society. But kicking up one’s heels at the Cafe de Paris does … Continue reading →

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The Double Life of Daisy Hemmings (and other film stars)

Posted on July 7, 2022 by Joanna Nadin

All writers hope for film or TV deal. If any of us say we don’t, we’re lying. Aside from the (often actually quite small) financial boost, it’s a massive pat on the back, and a kick to see characters you’ve … Continue reading →

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Sense and Sensibility (with bells on)

Posted on October 1, 2020 by Joanna Nadin

Firstly, a confession: until I came to be offered the opportunity to rewrite Sense and Sensibility, the closest I had come to Jane Austen was TV reruns of Mr Darcy emerging wet from a lake, and a reluctant trudge around … Continue reading →

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Bid on Bloody Everything

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Joanna Nadin

In a bid (oh come on) to raise money for Marie-Curie, whose nurses look after terminally ill patients and support their families, a bunch of authors are auctioning off signed and dedicated copies of latest releases, including books from Ruth … Continue reading →

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