Author: Katie Ginger - Elysium Lifestyle Magazine

Katie Ginger

Katie is an award nominated author writing contemporary romance as Annabel French for Avon, HarperCollins and historical fiction as Emma Royal for Century, Penguin Random House. A confirmed lover of happy ever afters and Sandra Bullock romcoms, she also writes screenplays in an attempt to deal with all the love stories floating around in her head. When she's not writing, she's doing her best to parent two teenagers and a three-legged rescue dog (and keep her husband out of trouble!) and drinking wine as soon as it's socially acceptable.

Katie Ginger

Katie is an award nominated author writing contemporary romance as Annabel French for Avon, HarperCollins and historical fiction as Emma Royal for Century, Penguin Random House. A confirmed lover of happy ever afters and Sandra Bullock romcoms, she also writes screenplays in an attempt to deal with all the love stories floating around in her head. When she's not writing, she's doing her best to parent two teenagers and a three-legged rescue dog (and keep her husband out of trouble!) and drinking wine as soon as it's socially acceptable.

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Bank Holiday Books: The Reading List You Need for this Easter Weekend

March 21, 2026

What’s the best way to spend a Bank Holiday weekend? Snuggled up on the sofa reading, of course! Here are

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💖Valentine’s Romance Giveaway!💖

February 14, 2026

This Valentine’s Day, we’re running a special giveaway! To be in with a chance of winning all three of the

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Forget Valentine’s Day. Try Galentine’s Day with a girl’s only reading retreat

January 27, 2026

If you ask me, men get enough attention as it is, so I’d definitely recommend ignoring Valentine’s Day, which can

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Perfect Last-Minute Bookish Gifts for Christmas!

December 14, 2025

Stuck for a present? Not only do books make the perfect gift but check out these book-related stores where you’re

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The Comedy Women in Print Prize Winner Has Been Announced!

December 2, 2025

The Comedy Women in Print Award was announced on 3rd November 2025, during a sparkly evening at London’s Groucho Club.

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Unwrap the Magic of Christmas with These Must-Read Holiday Books

October 30, 2025

I know we all love a moan when the Christmas decorations and festive food start hitting the shops in October,

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Reading is scientifically proven to be good for you! Here’s how to add it to your daily routine

September 24, 2025

The Problem But look, I get it! According to a poll held by YouGov in March 2025, the median Britain

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End of summer blues? Here are 9 novels from every genre set in gorgeous getaways to bring the sunshine back!

August 30, 2025

If you’re feeling down with the impending end of the summer holidays and want to squeeze in one more trip,

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The Best Summer Romances to Read on Your Sunlounger

July 26, 2025

Whether you’re off to sandy beaches and need to fill your Kindle, or you’ve got a staycation planned and want

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The Women’s Prize for Fiction Winner 2025 Has Been Announced!

June 17, 2025

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