23rd April 2016. Four hundred years after the death of William Shakespeare. If you were to accost people in the street and ask them to...

Today my guest blogger is Kristen Bailey, whose debut novel, 'Souper Mum' is published by Accent Press. Kristen told me how her childhood...

Today we visit 19th Century Egypt with historical novelist Jane Jackson. Jane's latest novel, ‘The Master’s Wife,’ the sequel to 'The...

Today, I'm delighted to welcome author Anna Legat as a guest blogger, writing about the importance of 'knowing her place.' Anna's new...

Today I'm joined by author Karen King, whose new book, 'I Do...Or Do I?' is published by Accent Press. Me: Hi Karen, Welcome to 'Shelby...

Today I'm joined by a fellow Accent Press author, historical novelist Tom Williams, to chat about his new novel, Back Home. Me: Hi Tom,...

Today, I'm joined by fellow Accent Press author, Jeff Gardiner, to talk about two of his novels, Igboland and Pica. Me: Hi Jeff, and...

Today, I'm delighted to be joined by fellow Accent Press author, Laura Wilkinson. Me: Welcome, Laura. What would be the elevator pitch...

OK. I admit it. I’m a hopeless romantic. I adore St Valentine’s Day. What’s not to like in a celebration of love? I know people complain...

Today I'm delighted to welcome writer Jo Lambert, my first guest of 2016. Me: Hello, Jo, and welcome to Shelby Writes. Would you like to...

Today, I'm delighted to welcome fellow Romantic Novelists Association member Georgia Hill to my blog to chat about her new novel, 'While...

Are you going to a Halloween party tonight? If so, make sure you get there unfashionably early (before sunset), if you want to avoid the...

Today, Alaina Drake is joining me from America to chat about her new novel Forbidden Touch. Me: Welcome, Alaina, and congratulations on...

Today, I’m delighted to be chatting to Georgina Troy, author of The Jersey Scene series of novels. Me: Hello, Georgina, and welcome to...

Today, I'm chatting to best-selling author Jenny Kane about her new novel, Abi's House. Me: Hi Jenny, and welcome to Shelby Writes. Let’s...

Today I’m delighted to welcome author Jenny Harper to my blog and to chat to her about her new summer novella, Sand in My Shoes. Me:...

It’s market day in the small French town. Writer’s notebook and camera in hand, I edge through the crowds gathered around stalls selling...

“They arrived in Bath. Catherine was all eager delight: her eyes were here, there, everywhere, as they approached its fine and striking...

So I’m somewhere in the interior of Iceland. It’s cold. Very cold. And it’s snowing. The Tour Guide tells everyone getting off the...

It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas. Time to deck the halls, mull the wine – and book for Pantomime. Oh, yes it is! I do love a...