by Simon Appleby | Aug 21, 2026
Clodagh Murphy is an Irish author of romantic comedy novels. Most of her books are set in her hometown of Dublin, but in 2025 she started a new series set on the beautiful, rugged coastline of the Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry. She lives in Dublin with a sibling...
by Simon Appleby | Aug 21, 2026
Alex Stone, originally an accountant from the West Midlands, is now a psychological suspense writer based in Dorset. This beautiful and dramatic coastline is the inspiration and setting for her novels. She was awarded the Katie Fforde Bursary in 2019 and is published...
by Simon Appleby | Aug 21, 2026
Elizabeth Hrib was born and raised in London, and writes uplifting cosy romantasy with award-winning publisher Boldwood Books. She is also a screenwriter. Her feature film, Grey Matter, took home an award for Best Feature Film at the 2025 National Film Awards in...
by Simon Appleby | Aug 21, 2026
Kelly Oliver is the award-winning, bestselling author of historical cozy mysteries for award-winning publisher Boldwood Books, including the Fiona Figg and Kitty Lane Mysteries and the Detection Club Mysteries. She is also the Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at...
by Simon Appleby | Aug 21, 2026
Victoria Walters is the author of both cosy crime and romantic novels, including the bestselling Glendale Hall series. She has been chosen for WHSmith Fresh Talent, shortlisted for two RNA novels and was picked as an Amazon Rising Star. She has written romantic...
