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EPISODE · Jul 25, 2025 · 36 MIN

Author Interview: Donna Ashcroft

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In this episode, we’re joined by Donna Ashcroft and discuss how she made the jump from publishing to becoming a full-time author, why she loves writing feel-good romantic comedies, and where she comes up with the ideas for her books. We also spend the majority of the conversation chatting about her latest book, A Very Italian Wedding, which tells the story of how Rose and Ben travel to Italy for the wedding of their best friends, encounter numerous hilarious situations, and ultimately fall in love. We discuss why she likes to include multi-generational characters in her books, how she came up with the extremely memorable side characters of Aurora and Aldo,  and what she plans to write next. Also, make sure to check out Donna’s latest books, including:A Very Italian WeddingA Christmas Romance in the Scottish HighlandsWinter Wishes in the Scottish Highlands Christmas Secrets in the Scottish HighlandsSummer at the Cornish Beach Cafe All of Donna’s books are available on Kindle Unlimited or in paperback on Amazon. About Donna AshcroftDonna writes romantic comedy and has had fifteen books published, some of which have been translated into six territories from the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the Netherlands. She was shortlisted for the RNA Debut Romantic Novel of the Year in 2019. She lives in Hertfordshire, England, and writes full-time.Connect with Donna Ashcroft:Website: www.donna-writes.co.uk Instagram: @donnaashcroftauthor TikTok: @donnashcFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DonnaAshcroftAuthor Connect with Late Night Reads:Website: https://www.latenightreads.com/Instagram: @latenightreadspodcastTikTok: @latenightreadspodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LateNightReadsPodcast/Threads: @latenightreadspodcastEmail: [email protected]

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