Category Archives: News
Online Novel Writing Course starts 24th March
I’m starting a new 6 week online novel writing course this Saturday 24th March. The course is aimed at complete beginners so don’t worry if you like the sound of it but think you won’t be experienced enough – all … Continue reading
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Four couples, a wedding and a funeral… (The Daily Mail)
Four couples, a wedding and a funeral – there is as much heartache, hopelessness and dastardly behaviour in this breathless rollercoaster of a novel as in any Hollywood blockbuster. The Darker Side Of Love, Jessica Ruston’s third novel, explores the … Continue reading
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The Darker Side of Love – Book List
To celebrate the publication of The Darker Side of Love I did a little competition on twitter, asking people to suggest dark love stories for one of my lists. Here’s the list – winners at the bottom – please drop … Continue reading
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6 Week Online Novel Writing Course for beginners starts 28th January
Just a reminder that my Novel Writing course is starting again on 28th January. There are still places available, but lots have already been booked, which is great as it means there should be plenty of scope for lively conversation … Continue reading
January Newsletter – Happy New Year – Writing Resolutions?
I’m not much of one for the traditional sort of New Year’s Resolutions, they always seem so mealy-mouthed and full of self-denial. Giving things up, chastising oneself into doing things we think we ought – it’s all fodder for guilt … Continue reading
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Newsletter – July 2011
I’M BEACHSIDE LIVING… This newsletter comes to you from my new home by the seaside – since I last wrote I’ve moved house, which is one of the reasons I’ve been a bit quiet recently… We’re now ensconced in Hove, … Continue reading
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Newsletter – April 2011
Hello! And what an amazing April it’s been – let’s hope this isn’t the end of the long sunny days… This is what I’ve been up to since I last wrote. I’VE BEEN TALKING… To lots of lovely readers at … Continue reading
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Girls’ Night Out – Worksop Library
On 26th April I’ll be appearing at Worksop Library as part of a Girls’ Night Out event with four fabulous writers of top notch women’s fiction – Fiona Walker, Jojo Moyes, Claire Irwin and Amanda Brookfield. We’ll be chatting about … Continue reading
New 6 week online novel writing course
I’ll be teaching another 6 week novel writing course, entirely online, starting 4th June. Booking is now open and you can reserve your space here. The first course, which ran at the beginning of the year, was a huge success, … Continue reading
Griffith Park/Sainsbury’s competition
The exclusive Sainsbury’s competition to win one of ten bottles of Griffith Park sparkling wine PLUS a signed copy of my first novel, Luxury, is now up and running. One lucky winner will also receive a gift card for a … Continue reading
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