Tag Archives: romance

The Magic of Stars Paperback

Posted on July 24, 2018 by Jackie Ladbury

    It seems surreal that I am juggling between finishing my latest novel, (current title Christmas at Holywell Hill) along with a book cover change for the paperback The Magic of Stars, while also thinking about next years Potter’s … Continue reading →

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Oh, to be gay in the 1950’s

Posted on April 30, 2018 by Jackie Ladbury

    Maiden Flight by Betty Beaty, about an air stewardess falling for her pilot, was published by Mills and Boon in 1956! Well I never, a hardback Mills and Boon! I bought it on a whim from my local … Continue reading →

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What’s in a title?

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Jackie Ladbury

I was going to call my second novel Stargazy Skies, a play on Stargazy pie because I mention the pie in my novel and there are a lot of star gazing references. I still think it’s a great title (my … Continue reading →

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The Magic of Stars Needed a Betty

Posted on January 28, 2018 by Jackie Ladbury

We all need a Betty in our lives Although I loved the chemistry between air stewardess Sapphire Montrose and Marco Cavarelli, her boss, I knew the novel needed more characters and an injection of humour to make it come to … Continue reading →

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Lovely Southwold, the perfect setting.

Posted on May 2, 2017 by Jackie Ladbury

As a family, we’ve been visiting Southwold for many years – used to have a tradition of driving up there on New Years Day, taking in Walberswick and Snape Maltings on the way back, but too many freezing, windy ‘wash-out’ … Continue reading →

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Doesn’t time Fly!

Posted on March 12, 2017 by Jackie Ladbury

Air Guitar and Caviar has been published for just over a month now and although it’s been wonderful and exciting to see it finally ‘out there’, I am surprised at how much it has drained me. The constant feeling that … Continue reading →

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Yay! Book launch.

Posted on February 5, 2017 by Jackie Ladbury

It’s finally here, the day that I’ve been anticipating for so long, and I’m already bowled over by the support and good wishes from my fellow writers and friends, new and old. I can finally understand the ‘Squeeee, my books … Continue reading →

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A broken mug shot!

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Jackie Ladbury

I was taking a photo of my new cover for Air Guitar and Caviar, positioning my iPad next to my trusty RNA mug when I knocked the mug off the table and it BROKE! Oh no! Have to say it … Continue reading →

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Procrastination is my friend

Posted on January 4, 2017 by Jackie Ladbury

This morning (it’s now 7.38!) I’ve checked out Facebook, read a bit more about why I need Instagram in my life, (I really don’t) watched the BBC news, bid on a Wedgwood mug on eBay, that I also don’t need … Continue reading →

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Wot-another writing course?

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Jackie Ladbury

Ahh, but this is not just another course, this is THE writing course. I’m going on an Arvon romantic writing course in Yorkshire and I just know it’s going to be BRILLIANT. The wonderful Mike Gayle and Crissie Manby are … Continue reading →

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