Dear Quillers Giveaway Winner

I'm pleased to announce that the winner of a signed copy of Take My Breath Away in my first giveaway on this new blog, is Sue Barnard.

As I couldn't choose between all the great questions asked, I read them all out to hubby, and though he thought all questions were very good, he thought Sue's question: Books cannot live by romance alone - so what advice can you offer for helping to construct a convincing and compelling sub-plot? just had the edge.

I shall be answering that question and the others over the coming weeks in the Dear Quillers feature on this blog.

Thanks to everyone for taking part, and I'm sorry, as always, that there could only be one winner.

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