Lissa Morgan

I can't believe it's already been two months since my debut novel for Harlequin Mills & Boon Historical was published.  It seemed so long in coming but since the book was accepted back last autumn, life - on the writing side anyway - seems to have speeded up dramatically.    I recently submitted my second book - An Alliance with his Enemy Princes s - which is now in production and due for release in December - just in time for Christmas. The  cover is  yet to be revealed but here's a taster of the story!       A royal decree that will change their lives… Wales, 1091. Disgraced Norman Knight Rolant Guyarde has come to conquer a Welsh fortress, but when he meets its mistress, he realises she was the sword-wielding ‘warrior’ he’d fought en route! Despite being enemies, he finds himself intrigued by the brave and beautiful princess Gwennan. Forced into an uneasy alliance, Rolant helps her petition the King for her parents’ release...

This weekend I was at the first RNA conference to be held physically since the last one in 2019, with Covid intervening in the meantime, of course. And after two years of attending the conference via Zoom, it was fabulous to meet up with people face to face again in the beautiful setting of Harper Adams University in Shropshire.      This is the third time I've attended an RNA conference at Harper Adams and it is my favourite venue, both for the great facilities and the stunning countryside setting, plus the fact it's only a two-hour drive for me! This year was a special one for me as I was one of the contenders for the Joan Hessayon award for debut authors. I didn't win but it didn't matter, as being caught up in the excitement of it all was an unforgettable experience. And to have The Welsh Lord's Convenient Bride highlighted in such a way was wonderful.  It was lovely too to meet the other eight contenders and discover their books.  The award was won by Suzi...

 A few weeks ago, I was a guest on Rachel Brimble's ' Guest Author Saturday ' blog and I'm delighted to return the favour and chat to Rachel here! Thank you for joining me on my blog today, Rachel, it’s great to have you here. Could you begin by telling me something about yourself and the sort of books you write? Of course, and thanks so much for having me here! I live near the wonderful, historical city of Bath and tend to set my books there, too. I have written contemporary romance and romantic suspense in the past but have been concentrating on historical romance/fiction for the last four or five years. I have been married for 24 years to the wonderful Mr B and we have two grown up children as well as a chocolate Labrador called Tyler. When I’m not working, I love walking, reading, knitting, and watching far too much TV! What inspired you to start writing? It was when I was around the age of eight or nine when I finished reading Enid Blyton’s Secret Seven series that...

I am so thrilled to be one of the nine contenders for the Joan Hessayon Award 2022 , and also to be representing my publisher, Harlequin Mills & Boon in such an amazing way!  This award is for new authors whose debut novels have been submitted for critique to the Romantic Novelists Association's New Writers’ Scheme, which then go on to reach publication. The award is sponsored by Dr. David Hessayon in memory of his late wife, Joan, who was a novelist, RNA member and supporter of the NWS.    Unlike previous years, this year the award ceremony is being held during the RNA's annual conference at Harper Adams University in July.  I go to the conference every year, as it is a wonderful opportunity  to catch up with friends and mingle with other writers, published and unpublished, and to immerse myself in a enjoyable and affirming environment for a couple of days.  Needless to say, this year will be extra special, not just for me, but for all of the fabulou...

And what a week it was!  On Tuesday 24th May, my debut for Harlequin Mills & Boon Historical - The Welsh Lord's Convenient Bride - came out in the USA and Canada, and on Thursday 26th May, it came out in the UK, in e-book.  Not only was it so exciting to see this book published after fifteen years of writing without success, but I got so many lovely congratulations and good wishes on social media it was both awesome and humbling.   So I just want to take this opportunity to say thank you - to Harlequin Mills & Boon for signing me, to  the wonderful well-wishers and reviewers, to the writing friends that have supported me on my long journey towards publication, and - last but certainly not least - to those reading or planning to read my debut novel 💖 But in writing, like everything else, there is never time to rest on one's laurels! The second book in my contract - An Alliance with his Enemy Princess - has just gone in to the editors, and is due out in...

And needless to say, it is so exciting and a bit like being in the middle of a whirlwind!  My debut novel for Harlequin Historical ~ Mills & Boon Historical was published yesterday, 24th May, in the USA and Canada. The UK edition will be out tomorrow, Thursday 26th May, in e-book and I totally love both these covers!   I'm also thrilled to be featured in the HMB Historical Box set, out in June, alongside Annie Burrows and Lauri Robinson... And, finally, I am so honoured to have my debut novel 'on the shelf' alongside all these fabulous Harlequin Mills & Boon historical authors.  A momentous month, to  say the least!  Purchase links M&B | Harlequin | Amazon UK | Amazon US | Barnes & Noble | Kobo   Reviews GOODREADS | BOOKBUB

My debut novel, The Welsh Lord's Convenient Bride , is out next week - 24th May in the USA and 26th May in the UK!  To say I'm thrilled would not even come close to describing a dream come true.  Having begun writing in 2007, and writing almost every day since, I had started to believe it would never happen. Giving up was never an option but, nevertheless, the doubts and disheartening thoughts and feelings were starting to creep in... However, switching my focus from contemporary to historical romance in summer 2020 was like a magic door opening and I will be forever grateful to my acquiring editor, the fabulous Linda Fildew, for suggesting historicals might be the way to go.  I loved writing this book - and am loving writing my second novel, An Alliance with his Enemy Princess , which is due out in January 2023. I hope you love reading both of them!   Read my Call Story here!