Hi there and welcome…
My name’s Phillipa Ashley and I write contemporary romantic fiction for Headline Little Black Dress. I love writing exciting, fun and sexy stories set in the UK and further afield.
I’ve been very lucky on my publishing journey so far. My first novel, Decent Exposure won the Romantic Novelists Association Joan Hessayon New Writers Award and the TV/movie rights have been optioned by Fox .
My latest book for Little Black Dress,Wish You Were Here, is available now and the next one, Just Say Yes, is published in August 2008.
When I’m not writing novels I work as a freelance journalist and copywriter so I’m always writing. Or talking. Or both.
There’s nothing I enjoy more than hearing from readers, so please drop me a line any time.
Phillipa x
04/02/2008 -
A special limited duo edition of Wish You Were Here and Decent Exposure will be available for a very short time at ALDI stores in the UK at some point in the next few weeks - probably May. Watch this space!03/11/2008 -
I'm chatting about writing fiction and how to get published at Cannock Library on May 19 for Adult Learners Week. More details soon.
‘Phillipa Ashley writes lovely books filled with warm and likeable characters. Great fun!’
- Jill Mansell
“Wish You Were Here is fantastic fun! Sexy, funny and wonderfully romantic, Wish You Were Here is the sort of book you just cannot stop reading.”
- Singletitles.com
“If you are dreaming of getting away to an exotic destination, or a summer romance, pick up a copy of “Wish You Were Here”.
www.beautyandlace.com
“A wonderful funny, sexy, romantic read. I totally recommend this book to anyone looking to put a smile on their face.”
- Reader review on Amazon UK
“The ultimate holiday romance. You won’t be able to put it down.”
- Reader review on Amazon UK
Winner of the 2007 Romantic Novelists Association New Writers Award
Shortlisted for the North West Libraries Pure Passion ‘Favourite Reads’ 2007
“A gripping read. The plot ducks and dives through agony and ecstasy.”
- - Birmingham Post
“This lovely, warm story is Phillipa Ashley’s debut novel. Emma is a likeable heroine and Ashley’s writing is deft, sexy and full of humour. Decent Exposure is a light romantic read for a rainy afternoon, with fabulous descriptions of life in a tight-knit Lake District community and a very sexy male lead.”
- Trashionista
“Witty and engaging with just the right mix of raunch and romance.”
- Reader review on Amazon UK
“A brilliant read - smart, sassy and fun”
- Reader review on Amazon UK
