Romance

Lynsey McDonnell, author of Bailey Street

Lynsey McDonnell: 'I built a world in my mind that felt incredibly real'

In this interview Lynsey McDonnell, author of the debut romance novel Bailey Street, shares her advice for writing dual timelines. 'The reader must be completely engrossed in one narrative, yet excited to return to the other.

Lynsey McDonnell: 'I built a world in my mind that felt incredibly real'

7th Jul 2026

Introducing the shortlist for Modern Stories: It Must be Love 2026

4th Jun 2026

Edward Schmit: ‘Sports romances have built-in stakes that make for a really compelling story’

19th May 2026

Hannah Luckett: 'I strongly feel that writers should lean into their own experiences'

7th May 2026

Rachel Wood: ‘It's genuinely such a joy to write about two people falling in love’

7th Apr 2026

Soraya Bouazzaoui: 'It’s always a writer’s voice that captures my heart first'

3rd Mar 2026

Jo Lyons: 'Writing courses gave me the confidence to forge my own path'

2nd Sep 2025

Sylvia Leatham: 'I'm fascinated by humans and human relationships'

29th Jul 2025

Rowan Coleman: 'Read as much as you can, and don’t be overwhelmed by the idea of writing a whole novel'

23rd Jan 2025

Sarah Chamberlain: 'The key to a really good romance is the fascination the two characters have for each other'

15th Oct 2024

Jasmine Dennison: 'I wanted to write the story of a woman who was so much more capable than she thought she was'