Shelley Wilson

I’ve been a member of the ACCELERATE Academy for a few years and love the community Sandra Garlick MBE has created for women in business. Through her academy, network, and awards, she provides a fabulous space to show up and be visible. One of the projects Sandra includes for her members is to write and publish a collaborative book, and this year I was grateful not only to write a chapter but…

Summer Detour is out TODAY, and it’s been quite the journey! When I published Floating Solo in 2024, I honestly thought it was going to be my one and only romance novel, but my readers had other ideas. Not only was the feedback amazing for my debut romance, but it reached the finals in the Romantic Novelists’ Association Debut Romance Award Category and the BBNYAs. In my mind, I was going to…

If you’re anything like me, writing can sometimes feel a bit like a rollercoaster! Some days the words will flow, and other days you stare at that blinking cursor, hoping something, anything, will show up! That’s why I’m so excited about the project I recently worked on with Phaedra Elson from Batty Spreadsheets. Phaedra is the queen of spreadsheets, btw! We launched a freebie, ‘November word…

Jasbirr Grover is a life coach, writer, poet, and creative producer. Writing became her anchor when she lost her voice due to medical issues during Covid and found herself struggling with every aspect of life. Reflection of Life is her first published collection of poems. “A fabulous collection of meticulously detailed poems delving into the author’s relatable, but seemingly universal…

Title: Paranormal Gloucestershire Author: S.C.Skillman Category: Non-Fiction Unexplained Mysteries My Rating: 5 Sar Book Blurb: Gloucestershire is a county rich in beauty, history and a high level of spiritual, mysterious and paranormal activity. With a profusion of haunted inns, castles, houses and landscape features, the presence of the past is absorbed into the fabric of places as diverse…

Today I’m joined by Emma Lamb, an author from North Wales. Emma works in a small shop and started writing in lockdown as a way to entertain herself. What genre is your book, and what is it about? My book is a fantasy and is called The Awakening of the Light. The story is about a girl named Victoria who thinks she is just a normal girl living in the Kingdom of Beltophia until her life changes…

I’m delighted to support the amazing Kim Nash as she shares the gorgeous cover for her latest feel-good romance, Life Begins at the Cornish Cottage. When life gives you heartbreak, sometimes it also gives you a second chance… Set against the sparkling shores of Cornwall, this BRAND NEW heartwarming, uplifting and gorgeously romantic tale of second chances is perfect for fans of Veronica Henry,…

Adrian is a Home County Grammar School kid who attended Sheffield University in the mid-1980s. He has lived in a Hampshire village for over 30 years with his wife Catherine, although they have also worked and lived abroad during this time. Adrian spent 17 years within the Parachute Regiment, leaving with an MBA and MoD experience. Dusty Boots to Boardroom: Follow Your Dreams is Adrian’s first…

After navigating years of change and challenge in the publishing world, BHC Press, my publisher of the last nine years, has made the difficult decision to close its doors. I’m heartbroken. BHC has been more than a publisher. They’ve been a supportive, passionate team who believed in my books and helped bring them to life. I’ll always be grateful for their faith in me and the wonderful journey…

Title: My Fault (Book 1 of the Culpable Series) Author: Mercedes Ron My Rating: 5 stars My Review: I’m a big fan of authors whose books begin on Wattpad and skyrocket to success! Mercedes Ron’s My Fault is a great example. My Fault is the first in the Culpable trilogy, a fast-paced enemies-to-lovers YA romance. I couldn’t put it down! I’m a sucker for an enemies-to-lovers trope so this book…

Today is a fabulous day! It’s official. I’m a finalist in the Romantic Novelists’ Association Awards 2025 in the Debut Romantic Novel Category with Floating Solo WOO HOO!!! I can’t begin to tell you how flippin’ happy I am that my debut romance got through to the final five! When I started this book, I was full of self-doubt, but I believed in the characters and the story – and I had amazing…

Writing my debut romance was a huge challenge for many reasons. I had to relearn how to write, as this genre is so different from non-fiction and fantasy. It’s also taken me over twenty years to reconnect with the idea of love and romance as a domestic abuse survivor. However, I’m so glad that Kat kept whispering to me and introduced me to the other characters, as the response to Floating Solo…

Title: That’s My Money Authors: Maddy Alexander-Grout and Chris Dixon Category: Children’s Books on Money My review: I’m fortunate to connect with author Maddy on social media and am a member of her Invisible to Influential membership. When I saw she had released a children’s book to help kids understand finance, I thought I’d read and review it. This is the kind of resource I wish my…

Today’s the day! I’m over the flippin’ moon to announce that Floating Solo, my debut romance novel, is officially available to the world! After months of writing, revising, and pouring my heart into this story, I’m so excited for readers to join Kat Sinclair on her journey aboard the Creaky Cauldron—a quirky narrowboat with just the right amount of charm and magic. Floating Solo isn’t just a…

Title: The Pumpkin Spice Café Author: Laurie Gilmore Genre: Holiday Romance My Rating: 4.5 Star My Review: This small-town romance has taken TikTok by storm, and I can see why. With a cute small-town setting, seasonal appeal (who doesn’t love a bit of pumpkin spice!), relatable characters, and a classic grumpy vs sunshine dynamic, this book is the perfect escape if you’re craving something…