A collection of various clippings and audio about romance fiction from around Australia:
2024
- Romance fiction’s enduring appeal lies in heroines and happy endings, ABC News, 11 Aug 2024
- Romance novels are shaping teenagers’ views on love, relationships — thanks to social media, ABC News, 8 Jul 2024
- What is romantasy? Our experts explain the bestselling book trend, The Conversation, 18 Apr 2024
- Australian Romance Readers Awards, She Society, 14 March 2024
- Why ‘romantasy’ books are in a sales boom, Australian Financial Review, 21 Feb 2024
- Romance writers Frances Dall’Alba and Lisa Stanbridge on the art of a happy ending, ABC news, 18 Feb 2024
- SA Author, Leonie Kelsall, releases another bestseller, Greater SA, 5 Feb 2024
- Amy Hutton, Waves of Love, Neighbourhood Media, 1 Feb 2024
- Australian author Jodi McAlister’s Marry Me, Juliet series is inspired by the Bachelor franchise, ABC Everyday, 24 Jan 2024
2023
- Spice, escapism and a ‘refreshing lack of shame’: Why romance novels thrive on TikTok and dominate bestseller lists, ABC Everyday, 27 Dec 2023
- Once a secret indulgence, romance novels are coming out from under the covers, Sydney Morning Herald, 10 Aug 2023
- The love boom: why Hunter book lovers are swooning over romance novels, ABC Radio Newcastle, 10 Jul 2023
2022
- Aussie authors writing away on world stage, Canberra Times, 16 Oct 2022
- Canberra authors crowned jewels of historical romance, Canberra Weekly, 25 Sep 2022
- Newcastle author Lee Christine talks about ‘Alpine crime’ and Dead Horse Gap, Newcastle Herald, 13 Feb 2022
2021
- ‘The chemistry between us was intense’: the creative couple still finding common ground, The Sydney Morning Herald, 11 Sep 2021
- Rachael Johns’ new book: my interview with New Orleans, Perth Now, 9 May 2021
- Mills & Boon author sold 71 million copies worldwide, The Sydney Morning Herald, 27 Jan 2021
- Popular local novelist to publish fifth book, Portland Observer and Guardian, 8 Jan 2021
2020
- Four of Brisbane’s best-loved romance writers tell us their favourites, Courier Mail, 1 May 2020
- ‘I write romance because two things can save the world: love and books’, Brisbane Times, 6 Feb 2020
- Romance fiction: a massive but ‘largely invisible’ cultural export, Sydney Morning Herald, 18 Jan 2020
2019
- Romance is thriving for readers, Nightlife on ABC Radio, 4 Oct 2019
- Stress and no sex: sandwich generation bites back in Tricia Stringer’s novel The Model Wife, The Daily Telegraph, 28 Sep 2019
- Turning pages: the changing face of romance, The Sydney Morning Herald, 13 Sep 2019
- Revolutionary romance novels and Bookers on beer coasters: what we learned at Melbourne writers’ festival, The Guardian, 9 Sep 2019
- Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice adapted by author Fiona Palmer, The Weekly Times, 28 Aug 2019
- More than ‘story, bonking, story’: why you’ve never heard of Australia’s best-selling authors, The Guardian, 18 Aug 2019
- Spirit of Walhalla depicted, Latrobe Valley Express, 8 Jul 2019
- Keri Arthur: the Queen of Paranormal, Blush magazine, Issue 3, Apr 2019
- Romance comes to Lathlain with international bestselling authors, Southern Community Gazette, 22 Mar 2019
- Interview with Author Charlotte Nash, Brisbanist, 22 Mar 2019
- Interview with Author Elizabeth Ellen Carter, Brisbanist, 21 Mar 2019
- Romantic Rendezvous, Female.com.au, 21 Mar 2019
- Meet gay romance novelist, author Laura N Andrews, OUT in Perth, 11 Mar 2019
2018
- How I fell in love with romance novels, The Guardian, 7 Jan 2018
- ‘I could do that’: Burnett author shares writing journey, South Burnett Times, 30 Nov 2018
- Rachael Johns: Australian author talks about her new novel, inspirations, and ‘life lit’, Herald Sun, 3 Nov 2018
- Turning pages: romance and the influence of #MeToo, Sydney Morning Herald, 19 Oct 2018
- Brandy Hill author Jodi Perry wins Ruby Award for best romance book of the year, Port Stephens Examiner, 5 Oct 2018
- Perth author aims to break into mainstream with gay romance, OUT in Perth, 31 Aug 2018
- Cheryl Adnams shares romance of country SA, Stock Journal, 24 Aug 2018
- The new romantics of Australian popular fiction, The Daily Telegraph, 17 Aug 2018
- Penrith are snapping up romance novels at a greater rate than any other place in Australia, The Sunday Telegraph, 18 Feb 2018
- Romance fiction authors reveal their secrets to writing about love and sex, The Daily Telegraph, 3 Feb 2018
2017
- Aussie rural romance authors romp on as tales of love and fortune in the outback strike a chord, ABC News, 14 Oct 2017
- International authors sign books as part of conference in Rotorua (featuring Anne Gracie), Rotorua Daily Post, 21 Aug 2017
- Lifting the lid on friendship, The Great Southern Weekender, 18 Aug 2017
- Queensland falls in love with Mills and Boon, News Mail, 12 Aug 2017
- In the mood for love, Brisbane News, 26 Jul 2017
- Talk of the Town: idea for Boya author’s 10th book sprouts while jogging, Hills Gazette, 18 Apr 2017
- KM Golland turns love of writing into a career, Leader Community News, 15 Apr 2017
- Nightlife: featuring Fiona Lowe, interview on ABC Radio, 24 Mar 2017
- Romance writer Fiona Lowe, interview on Radio National, 8 Mar 2017
- Best-selling author has award-winning rural romance covered, Daily Telegraph, 7 Mar 2017
- Voices in her head lead Anna to love, Sunshine Coast Daily, 5 Mar 2017
- Turning pages: in praise of quality romance, The Age, 18 Feb 2017
- Coast author nominated for eight prestigious awards, Noosa News, 3 Feb 2017
2016
- A Romantic High Tea, She Brisbane, 25 Nov 2016
- Helen in love with Romance readers’ rendezvous, Daily Telegraph, 22 Nov 2016
- Romance novelist Rachael Treasure’s dramatic real-life story, Daily Telegraph, 6 Nov 2016
- Passion pays: how romantic fiction is driving billions of dollars in sales, and making the world better, Adelaide Now, 7 Oct 2016
- What’s not to love about romance novels?, Sydney Morning Herald, 27 Aug 2016
- Canberra novelist Sally Thorne’s rocket ride, Canberra Times, 26 Aug 2016
- Canberra’s Diana Thompson releases her first novel, Canberra Times, 21 Aug 2016
- Secrets and lies: historical romance steeped in crimes gone by, Brisbane News, 22 Jun 2016 (see page 40)
- Sisters draw on their mother’s breast cancer for novel, Sydney Morning Herald, 5 Mar 2016
2015
- 13 Hunter and NSW fiction writers have made their own fictional country town and turned it into a series of books, Newcastle Herald, 14 December 2015
- Rural romance pioneer, The Land, 9 August 2015
- Romance books dominate online sales thanks to powerful fans, Augusta-Margaret River Mail, 19 Jun 2015
- Queen’s Birthday Honours: Valerie Parv AM, Canberra Times, 8 Jun 2015
- Kylie Scott: a local literary phenomenon, ABC Radio Brisbane, 6 Jun 2015
- Romance through a male lens – The Northern Daily Leader, 20 April 2015
- Interviews from ARRC2015 – ArtSound FM, 6 April 2015
- No need to live what you write – Fraser Coast Chronicle, 16 March 2015
- Interviews with Rachael Johns, Lisa Ireland and Helen Sibbritt (starts at 13:00) –Country Breakfast, 14 March 2015
- Rural romance writing gets the capital all steamed up – ABC Rural, 11 March 2015
- Things No-one tells you About Romance Readers, Daily Life, 11 March 2015
- Sexy novel authors, readers come to Canberra – Canberra Chronicle, 7 March 2015
- Australian romance writers find ‘happily ever afters’ with overseas sales of novels –ABC News, 7 March 2015
2014
- Romance novel explores FIFO love – the West Australian, 30 December 2014
- The Trouble With Love – article about Vassiliki Veros in the Sydney Morning Herald, 21 October 2014
- Ripe for romance: rewriting the rules of love for grown-ups, interview with Sandra Antonelli, Brisbane News, 24-30 Sep 2014 (page 29)
- 2SER interview with Shannon Curtis, 3 September 2014
- National medal for author – The Young Witness, 7 June 2014
- Mum’s Express Lane to Success – Interview with Rachael Johns on Sunrise, 29 May 2014
- Mastering the craft of sexy romance writing – interview with Jennifer St George on ABC North Coast NSW, 5 February 2014
- Meet the Ballarat author who’s sold 20 million books – The Courier, 1 February 2014
- Romance writer charts new course – The Daily Examiner, 31 January 2014
- Sisters write spin-off novels from Bold and Beautiful – The Morning Bulletin, 18 January 2014
- Sydney author Shannon Curtis handed a Bold and Beautiful challenge, The Sunday Telegraph, 5 January 2014
2013
- Hunter Romance Writers: For the love of it, Newcastle Herald, 20 December 2013
- Book Club article featuring ARRA – The Retiree, Summer 2013 (reproduced with permission of The Retiree)
- Rural romance feels US embrace – The West Australian, 1 October 2013
- Smart Bitches, Trashy Books: the women re-writing the rules around love and sex – Radio National Weekend Arts, 10 September 2013
- Brisbane Writers Festival romance panel with Amy Andrews, Sarah Wendell and Helene Young – hosted by Anthony Funnell of Radio National, 7 September 2013
- Tassie romance writer on the cusp of the release of her 50th Mills and Boon book –Hobart Mercury, 30 August 2013
- Erotica is not porn: novelist encourages new writers – Canberra Times, 22 July 2013
- Cleaner by day, author of steamy romance novels by night, The Morning Bulletin, 10 April 2013
- Romance by the book – d’fine magazine, Bayside Bulletin, February 2013
- Lust for erotica steams ahead – The Sunday Mail – 17 February 2013
- Chris Smith chats with award winning erotic fiction author Melissa Craig about her new book, Ample Attraction, – 11 February 2013
- Isa author in running for national award – The North West Star, 24 January 2013
- Humping in the Doo – Sunday Territorian, 20 January 2013
2012
- Lust for words – Brisbane Courier Mail, 20 November 2012
- ABC’s One Plus One – interview with Jessica Scott (17 August 2012)
- Is literary sex better than real sex? by Jennifer St George, Sydney Morning Herald, 4 November 2012
- Bodices ripped for fun and profit – The Age, 25 August 2012
- The write address – romance novelist Anna Campbell’s home is an open book, New Home Style, 8 Jun 2012 (reproduced with permission of Sunshine Coast Daily)
- Author shares success story, The Border Watch, 17 May 2012 (used with permission of The Border Watch)
- The romance queens, The Australian Women’s Weekly, February 2012 (used with permission of The Australian Women’s Weekly)
2011
- “Lust for words” – Courier-Mail, 20 November 2011
- “Not Just Another Silly Love Story” – Northern Star, 24 September 2011 (article reproduced with permission)
- “Weekend of fine romance” – The Age, 15 August 2011
- “Feel the Love” – The Age, 7 August 2011
- “Shops fight fire by igniting ebook sales” – The Australian, 16 July 2011
- “Off the beaten track for bookworms” – Herald Sun,18 June 2011
- “Author has star quality” – Coffs Coast Advocate, 12 April 2011
- Article on Karly Blakemore-Mowle – Coffs Harbour Focus, April 2011
- “Passion for romance” – Illawarra Mercury, 16 March 2011 (article reproduced with permission)
- Interview with Anna Campbell – ABC Sunshine Coast, 14 February 2011
- “Chatting, not sex, sells romance novels” – Herald Sun, 12 February 2011
- “Romance Loves A Hero” – Sunshine Coast Daily, 10 February 2011
- “How to write a Romance Novel” – Interview with Paula Roe, 702 ABC Sydney, 10 February 2011
2010
- “The $60 million woman” – Herald Sun, 30 November 2010
- “Daniel puts the man in romance” – Sydney Morning Herald article on the RWA conference, August 2010
- “A Rose By Any Other Name” – article on Rosemary’s Romance Books from the Bookseller + Publisher magazine, August 2010
- Article on ARRA’s Author Book-Signing Event and Romantic Book of the Year finalists, Woman’s Day, 14 June 2010
- Article on Nalini Singh, stuff.com, 14 February 2010
- A TV article on Valerie Parv, Stateline Canberra, 12 February 2010
- Article on Valerie Parv in Canberra Weekly magazine – 2 February 2010 (article reproduced with permission)
- Ally Blake has been interviewed by a number of magazines
2009 and earlier
- “A fine line in romance“, Sydney Morning Herald – 10 January 2009
- “A quiver through the bookshelves” – The Age – 13 February 2004
- Article on Emma Darcy in Continuum: The Australian Journal of Media & Culture, 1990