Category Archives: romance

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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