Wow, I can't believe that 2023 is nearly over. It's been such a great year for me with publishing Bell Time and Wedding Bell Time, and I'm so thankful for the amazing support I've received with both books. "Just like the first book, this was a clean romcom with seriously funny moments and plenty ofContinue reading "It’s Christmas!"
My La La Land Lightbulb Moment
Every writer needs an origin story. It just so happens that mine includes La La Land.
Solving the Rubik’s Cube
I've been thinking about the way that the process of writing often feels to me like trying to solve a Rubik's cube. Side note: my daughter is a bit obsessed with them. She has the normal one and then five other varieties, including the stainless steel one which has cubes of different sizes. Maddening! IContinue reading "Solving the Rubik’s Cube"
Write Mentor
I can't believe it was nearly a year ago I was applying for the Write Mentor summer programme. With lockdown and everything else, it was a pretty crazy time, so where I totally meant to write all about it... Life got in the way. Time to put that right! If you're an unagented writer, thenContinue reading "Write Mentor"
Comps – the Highs and the Lows
If you're preparing a query, you've probably read a thousand times that you need comps: other books to compare your own with and set it alongside. And there's varying conflicting advice on this too. Many people say it's best to go with titles published in the last two years, to ensure you're current and yourContinue reading "Comps – the Highs and the Lows"
Why reading helps me write
How can reading help you write?
First Draft tools
I'm chuffed that I recently finished my first draft of 'Bell Time', a contemporary rom-com set in a school. My main goal was to make sure it was much more tightly structured than my first novel, 'The Day of the Dice', where my first draft was 120k words. Waaaaaay too long! So I succeeded inContinue reading "First Draft tools"
#PitMad
On Thursday I took part in #PitMad, my second foray into Twitter pitching! Unlike #KissPitch, #PitMad is a broader pitching event, open to a wide range of genres. Quite a few of my Twitter friends were participating, and it was great to share our pitches, comment on them to help them gain traction, and retweetContinue reading "#PitMad"
#KissPitch 2020
On 14th February, I took part in a Twitter pitch aimed at Romance writers. This is where you post up to four tweets over a set time period (9am - 9pm EST), using the hashtag #KissPitch, and literary agents who are interested in finding new romance writers will 'like' your tweet if they would likeContinue reading "#KissPitch 2020"
An Enemies-to-Lovers Sweet Romantic Comedy
He’s her landlord, her favourite author, and her anonymous pen pal—and she has no idea. Jessica My landlord hates joy. And bookstores. And probably puppies. Scott Avery just announced he’s hiking my rent by forty percent. Which would be tragic, since The Fiction Nook is my happy place…and he’s my least favourite human. Except heContinue reading "An Enemies-to-Lovers Sweet Romantic Comedy"
Sweet midlife romcom
He hates me. He hates me not. I run Silver Pine's iconic flower shop. He’s here to sell it. But somehow, he’s stirring up more than just petals. Could a big city grump be my one true Valentine? Griffin:I came to Silver Pine with one goal: get in, sell the shop my late aunt leftContinue reading "Sweet midlife romcom"
Fake Dating My Brother’s Best Friend
I’m fake-dating my brother’s best friend… the billionaire who broke my heart. How did that even happen? Ryan Hawthorne shows up in Thornfield like a storm I swore I’d never weather twice. He’s my brother’s best friend, the boy who left without looking back. I should hate him. But then every hotel in town isContinue reading "Fake Dating My Brother’s Best Friend"
Low/No‑Heat Contemporary Romance to Warm Your Winter
If your January needs a little extra comfort, charm, and happily‑ever‑after energy, I’ve got the perfect thing to brighten these chilly days. I’m thrilled to be part of a brand‑new Low/No‑Heat Contemporary Romance BookFunnel promotion running all month long—packed with wholesome, sweet, closed‑door love stories that focus on connection, chemistry, and heart. Whether you adoreContinue reading "Low/No‑Heat Contemporary Romance to Warm Your Winter"
Free Clean Romance for you
If you’re stepping into the new year craving stories filled with hope, heart, and wholesome love, you’re going to adore this. I’m part of a growing community of Christian and clean‑romance authors whose mission is simple:💛 to support each other’s creative journeys💛 to release authentic, faith‑rooted storytelling into the world To celebrate that mission, we’veContinue reading "Free Clean Romance for you"
New Year, New Book Boyfriend
If your 2026 energy is all about fresh starts, soft romance, and stories that make you feel something, this one’s for you. I’ve joined a group of brilliant clean‑romance authors to bring you a BookFunnel promo full of FREE books. All you do is sign up to the authors’ newsletters, and you get their featuredContinue reading "New Year, New Book Boyfriend"
No spice romance for you
If your heart beats a little faster for no‑spice romances — the kind filled with chemistry, charm, and all the swoony tension without crossing the closed‑door line — you’re going to love this month’s BookFunnel lineup. And yes… Bell Time is right there in the mix. A clean romcom set in a bustling British school,Continue reading "No spice romance for you"
Second chance, gritty romance
The Lay of the Land is out in the world — and I’m so grateful to share it with you. This is a second chance romance with a raw redemption arc, set in a dystopian‑Regency world where love is shaped by duty, silence, and the courage to try again. Arnold and Lily’s marriage has beenContinue reading "Second chance, gritty romance"
5 star ARC reads from 2025
Here are my 5‑star ARC reads from 2025 — a year absolutely overflowing with swoony, closed‑door romance. These stories gave me all the chemistry, all the heart‑fluttering tension, and all the emotional payoff without ever stepping over the line. If you’re looking for romances that feel tender, uplifting, and deeply satisfying, these are the onesContinue reading "5 star ARC reads from 2025"
Enemies to lovers sweet romcoms
If you love a good grump–sunshine clash, slow‑burn tension, and that delicious moment when two people who swear they can’t stand each other finally give in… this month’s Enemies to Lovers Sweet Romance Collection is absolutely your vibe. Clean, cosy, full of sparks — and yes… Bell Time is front and centre. Beating Michael to the promotion was the plan. NotContinue reading "Enemies to lovers sweet romcoms"
Sophie Toovey 