Links and Resources

Favourite links & Resources

Romance Writers of New Zealand is an excellent organisation for aspiring
and published writers. RWNZ produces a monthly newsletter full of news,
interviews, tips and accounts of success and inspiration. The annual RWNZ
conference attracts international keynote speakers and editors and agents
from some of the world's most prestigious publishing houses and literary
agencies.

Writing Romantic Fiction by multi-published New Zealand writers, Daphne
Clair and Robyn Donald is a handbook I dip into all the time.

Writing a Romance Novel for Dummies (Wiley Publishing Inc) is written by
Leslie Wainger, a long-time editor of fiction in every major genre. This is a
great step-by-step guide by someone with years of in-depth experience in
the field of women's fiction and romance writing. Writing a Romance Novel
for Dummies is another resource that's always on my desk.

The Wild Rose Press publishes a fabulous range of romance in print and
electronic format. They offered me my first contract for a full-length
manuscript so they'll always hold a special place in my heart. I've been
especially impressed with the swift, professional and helpful responses
from the Wild Rose editorial and administrative team.

Harlequin and Harlequin Mills and Boon are usually the first publishers who
come to mind when thinking about romance writing. It's well worth
exploring the Harlequin website for writing tips and guidelines, as well as
gaining an insight into the extensive selection of lines and titles that are
being published.

Building an online presence is important for new writers but it can be
bewildering and very time-consuming. Kristen Lamb, author of We Are Not
Alone - The Writer's Guide to Social Media, has some useful advice for
building social networking into your daily schedule.

Leigh D'Ansey

Romance Author

"Leigh D’Ansey’s debut novel,
Kincaid’s Call is ripe with romance
and perfect for a quick summer
read." Read more....

"FANTASTIC reading, the romance
is sizzling, emotional and written
by a master" Read more...

New Zealand author Connor McKenzie is a regular
contributor to NZ Outdoor Hunting magazine and
is the author of several published works. His
terrific collection of western stories, Tribute to a
Legend can be downloaded on Amazon Kindle.

Find Connor on Facebook.

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