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Anne Whitfield, author of historical and contemporary fiction and short stories.
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An Audio Book!
Great news. My historical saga Woodland Daughter has been offered to go into audio by Isis UK, via my publisher Robert Hale. This will be my first audio book and I'm so very excited. At the moment Woodland Daughter is available in hardback and also...
A Noble Place - Australian historical novel.
Sharing an excerpt of my Australian historical.Blurb Australia 1850. Phillippa Noble, strong minded, spirited and adventurous, urges and encourages her parents and her twin to emigrate to the distant land of Australia to begin again. In a new country...
Broken Hero gets an award!
I'm happy to see that my WWII romance novel Broken Hero came thirteenth on the best romance category and equalled tenth in the best cover awards at the P & E website!Thanks for your votes!...
Broken Hero review!
So happy about this lovely review done by Sandie at FAR for my WWII romance, Broken Hero!http://www.fallenangelreviews.com/2009/January/Sandie-BrokenHero.htmBuy From Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Broken-Hero-Anne-Whitfield/dp/1601542267/ref=ed_oe_p...
Hooked On You cover
I'm a little excited today as I just received my wonderful cover for Hooked On You a romantic comedy I wrote, which is coming out approx. at the end of 2009/early 2010.BlurbKatie Edwards is 28, single, and living the life--or so she thinks. After lea...
Broken Hero nominated!
If anyone has a spare moment I'd love it if you could vote for my World War II romance Broken Hero which is up for the best romance novel at Preditors & Editors website.http://www.critters.org/predpoll/novelr.shtmlThanks so much!...
I've been interviewed!
Fellow author Diane Craver is having an 'author week' at the her blog this week. From Diane's blog; Be sure to stop by here on Monday! I’m having an “Author Week” with an interview each day. I did this back in March to celebrate small publishe...
My desk!
My desk in all its messy glory.Usually it is much neater, but since this is the only computer in the house connected to the internet, I have to share my desk space with my hubby and children. One day when I am wealthy I shall have wireless internet a...
Australia - the film
I'm so excited to see the film Australia. It looks like it is going to be one of those sweeping epic period movies. I also think I can easily stand watching Hugh Jackman for a couple of hours too!Here's a sneak peak of the movie.http://www.bigpondmov...
Woodland Daughter excerpt!
Woodland Daughter is my historical novel set in North Yorkshire England in 1902 (it also includes touches of Africa).BlurbA new century brings change to the carefully ordered world Eden Harris maintains — change that threatens all she holds dear.De...
Good job done!
Well the beginning of this week saw me posting off my Australian historical novel to my agent in London. I am hopeful (praying, crying, willing, begging) it will do well and be loved by some wonderful editor.I will never get used to sending a new man...
10% off Vintage Rose books!
There's a happy event over at the The Wild Rose Press website!http://www.thewildrosepress.com/ September is a joint celebration, showcasing two lines;Last Rose of Summer (older heroines)and Vintage Rose... (historical) Vintage Rose is celebrating th...
Romance Excerpts Only Blog
I'm donating a copy of my short story, Avenue Of Dreams at the REO event. Details below.Romance Excerpts OnlyBLOG EventDear Readers,Romance Excerpts Only is having a tremendous blog event. All readers who stop by our blog during September and who com...
Broken Hero excerpt
Broken Hero is my historical romance set in England during World War II.BlurbAudrey Pearson’s life changed dramatically when WWII broke out and her large home, Twelve Pines on the East Yorkshire coast, became a convalescence home for wounded soldie...
Woodland Daughter released!!!
After being sick the last week or so, I've missed celebrating the UK release of my Edwardian historical, Woodland Daughter! This is the first book I've written set in the early Edwardian era of England and I thoroughly enjoyed writing it. Another 'fi...
Catherine Jinks's book launch
A few weeks ago I was fortunate enough to attend a book launch of Catherine Jinks's book, The Dark Mountain. I was interested in attending the launch for a few reasons;The book is set in the Southern Highlands district, which is the area I live in. ...
Woodland Daughter's cover!
I have just seen the cover for Woodland Daughter, my Edwardian historical set in England, and I thought I'd share it with you all.What do you think?I like it. The colours are beautiful and it reflects the mood of Eden and the woodland she loves so mu...
Kitty McKenzie excerpt
Here is an excerpt of my Victorian historical, Kitty McKenzie, which is York, England.Blurb1864 - Suddenly left as the head of the family, Kitty McKenzie must find her inner strength to keep her family together against the odds. Evicted from their re...
I've been interviewed!
Lori and the team at JoyfullyReviewed.com have interviewed me.Take a peek.http://www.joyfullyreviewed.com/Interviews/MayJune08/AnneWhitfield.htmlRegards, Anne.~http://www.annewhitfield.comHer Shadowed Heart out now! Check website for details.Woodland...
Her Shadowed Heart out now!
Hello!I'm excited to announce my latest release, a Victorian historical titled, Her Shadowed Heart.BlurbSet in Yorkshire England 1864, Her Shadowed Heart is a historical saga of family secrets, betrayals, love, and of new beginnings.Anna Thornton le...
Long Distance Love, excerpt
Long Distance Love - contemporary romance.Can one delicious summer affair be enough to keep them together?Blurb -- Fleur Stanthorpe, an Australian, arrives in Whitby, England to live out a dream after surviving cancer. She's to open a bookshop caf...
Speaking Engagement
This morning I took part in my first speaking engagement arranged by my local library. I was very nervous but the people there were extremely kind and friendly which helped me considerably and they put on a lovely morning tea, though sadly I was too...
Broken Hero books
Yesterday a box arrived on the front doorstep. My copies of Broken Hero had arrived. It's always exciting to see one of your books for the first time.The Broken Hero books look wonderful and the first one off the top of the pile was proudly displayed...
Official Release for Broken Hero!
Broken Hero is officially released in paperback! Woohoo!!Go directly to Amazon, do not collect $200 as you pass 'GO', well ok, I'll let you just this once.Or if Amazon doesn't tickle your fancy then Barnes & Noble.http://search.barnesandnoble.com...
Excellent review for Broken Hero!
A lovely review for my WWII historical romance, Broken Hero.Review snippet:'Broken Hero' produces a rich, cohesive view of a few lives during the turbulent war years, and also gives us a hint of life before the war. The writing invites us to read slo...
Broken Hero Contest!
For a chance to win a signed copy of my WWII novel, Broken Hero go to the Unusual historicals blog.http://unusualhistoricals.blogspot.com/Regards,Anne Whitfieldhttp://www.annewhitfield.com/...
Pre-release review of Her Shadowed Heart
Fellow author Mirella Patzer from historical Novel reviews has reviewed my historical family drama novel, Her Shadowed Heart, which will be released next month.From start to finish, Anne Whitfield draws the reader intensely into this well written, ha...
Celine Dion in concert part 2!
So after the previous weeks concert cancellation, we were all very excited on Saturday evening to head off to Sydney to watch the very talented Celine Dion, along with 21 thousand other people.The night started off well. Our seats were so high up I f...
I'm a guest...
I'm a guest blogger at Rose Marie Wolf's blog.Come have a look.rosemariewolf.blogspot.com...
My cover up for voting
My cover for Broken Hero is up for voting at the New Covey Cover Awards. (It's #28)http://thenewcoveycoverawards.blogspot.com/If you think it's worth a vote as best cover, I'd be very happy, plus it would save me grovelling and begging which is so un...
